Everything you need for the day — where to be, when to be there, and where to sleep it off. If something's missing, ask us near the bottom of this page.
Ceremony · 2:00 PMThe Wedding Bowl at Cuvier Park — on the bluff above the Pacific
BetweenPhotos on the bluff, then time to explore La Jolla
Reception & dinner · 6:00 PMDetails coming as they're locked in
It's an outdoor ceremony on the coast in December — bring a layer for the ocean breeze.
Getting there
Travel
The venue
The Wedding Bowl at Cuvier Park 1100 Coast Blvd, La Jolla, CA 92037 Open in Google Maps
Flying in
San Diego International (SAN) is about 20 minutes away. Rent a car or grab a ride-share — parking near the park is street parking, so give yourself a little extra time.
Staying over
We have a courtesy room block at Inn by the Sea, two blocks from the ocean — details and the booking link are in Where to stay below.
Making a trip of it
You're in La Jolla between Christmas and New Year's — the sea lions at the cove, Torrey Pines, and Balboa Park are all close.
Where to stay
Our room block
We have courtesy wedding rates at Inn by the Sea at La Jolla — in the heart of the Village, two blocks from the ocean, and a short walk from the Wedding Bowl. The rates run the week around December 28–31, 2026, and single-night stays are fine.
Wedding rates
$179 / night + tax — Standard room $259 / night + tax — Ocean-view room (floors 3–5 — these go fast)
Every room: king or two queens, balcony or patio, fridge and microwave, free Wi-Fi, heated outdoor pool, no resort fee, $10/day parking. Check-in 4 PM · check-out noon.
The lay of the land — hotel, Wedding Bowl, and everything between (tap to enlarge · map courtesy of Inn by the Sea).
Around the Village
Eat · Do · Ride
Everything below is walkable from the hotel — these picks come straight from the Inn's local list.
Eat & drink
George's at the Cove (views, great for groups) · Duke's · Eddie V's · The Cottage · Brockton Villa (breakfast with a view) · Hennessey's Tavern (open late) · El Puesto · Richard Walker's Pancake House · Sugar & Scribe Bakery · Parakeet Cafe
While you're in town
Seals at Children's Pool · the cove and Shell Beach · kayak, snorkel, or whale-watch with Everyday California — code INNBYTHESEA gets 20% off · Birch Aquarium · a Torrey Pines hike · Museum of Contemporary Art · The Comedy Store
Airport & group rides
The hotel recommends: Martina's Transportation 858-401-0877 · La Jolla Ride town car 858-405-7281 · Magic Carpet Shuttle for bigger groups 760-712-6220 (ask for Jomara) · Uber and Lyft are everywhere.
Fun ways to get around
La Jolla Golf Carts 858-401-6307 · Old Town Trolley tours and transfers. The Village itself is small — most of the weekend is a ten-minute walk.
Gifts
Only if you insist
Your presence is the gift
Getting yourself to La Jolla is plenty. If you'd like to give something anyway, our Target and Amazon registries — and a way to send something toward the honeymoon — are all on the gifts page →
Questions?
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