La Valencia Hotel
Hotel · San Diego ·
Mediterranean style oceanfront resort with vintage glam ambiance
Mediterranean style oceanfront resort with vintage glam ambiance
"All wedding festivities — from bridal showers to rehearsal dinners — held at the “Pink Lady” are guaranteed to have a stunning backdrop of La Jolla’s palm tree-lined coastline. The Mediterranean Room at La Valencia is a charming venue full of old-world aesthetics, Mediterranean-inspired architecture, and windows overlooking the oceanic panorama. The restaurant also has a patio along Prospect Street where the newlyweds can toast to their matrimony under the stars. Executive chef Alex Pailles customizes menus to highlight local produce and seasonal ingredients through dishes like the compressed watermelon salad with a jalapeño mint vinaigrette, the corvina bass with a pineapple habanero salsa, and portobello stack with boursin cheese." - Roxana Becerril
"Diners looking to indulge in a seaside luxe brunch experience on the weekends can venture out to this hotel’s Mediterranean room and the recently renovated ocean-view terrace. On the savory side, find a lobster Benedict and mahi mahi sandwich with rum-charred pineapple and lemon chipotle aioli; the cinnamon roll with berries may be ideal for satisfying a sweet tooth. Before closing out, diners may want to consider taking in the sweeping ocean views with a drink in hand such as the Pink Lady with rose gin and elderflower liquor, or with a glass of bubbles from the hotel’s exclusive “Essentiel by La Valencia” champagne collaboration with Piper-Heidsieck. Brunch runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays." - Roxana Becerril
"This historic pink hotel in La Jolla is serving a four-course New Year’s Eve menu with highlights like salmon tartare and caviar, poblano bisque, chicken roulade, filet mignon, and raspberry vanilla cake. Children are welcome, with a special menu for the little ones. The adult menu costs $165 per person, and the children’s menu begins at $65. Reservations are available from 5 to 9 p.m. If you’re ready to continue the party, the La Sala lounge will have a live band and Champagne from 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. for the New Year’s Eve countdown." - Helen I. Hwang
"The iconic Pink Lady in La Jolla is showcasing an array of dining options. Holiday high teas include DAMMANN Freres teas, scones, tea sandwiches, mini pastries, and a welcome glass of champagne. On Christmas Eve, chef Ale Pailles is cooking a three-course prix fixe menu with wagyu beef cheek, winter truffle risotto, and bourbon butter cake. On Christmas Day, brunch options include lobster Benedict and La Valencia cinnamon rolls. The evening will feature the standard dinner menu with a la carte dishes." - Helen I. Hwang
"The landmark Pink Lady will host a three-course prix fixe menu, beginning at 12:30 p.m. Festive dishes include acorn squash bisque, poached lobster tail with pumpkin miso foam, turkey with herb de Provence stuffing, and strawberry rhubarb cobbler. Cost is $135 per adult." - Helen I. Hwang