La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club is moving from poolside polish to pillow-top upgrades, kicking off phase two of its resort-wide $60 million renovation. This round focuses on a full redo of the guest rooms, with construction scheduled in stages so the property can stay open to members and visitors. The club expects the overhaul to be finished by Memorial Day 2027.
What’s changing
According to The San Diego Union-Tribune, phase two calls for redesigns of all 90 guest rooms at the Beach & Tennis Club. The work will be done in stages so guests and members can continue to enjoy on-site amenities, and the newspaper reports the project is slated to wrap by Memorial Day 2027.
Property footprint and recent upgrades
The resort spans roughly 21 acres and includes the 90-room La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club, the 128-room La Jolla Shores Hotel and the Marine Room, according to the La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club. Phase one, completed in 2025, refreshed the pool deck, Club Dining and back-of-house facilities and added a new Club Market, San Diego Magazine reported.
Design team and scope
Carrier Johnson is leading the architectural updates, with Oltra Design Studio handling interiors, Hospitality Net reports. Plans include larger bathrooms and kitchens, layouts that put more emphasis on ocean views and brighter spaces finished in a palette inspired by sand, surf and the Torrey Pines landscape.
Timing and guest access
The club says guest rooms will be renovated in phases so members and travelers can still use the tennis and pickleball courts, pool and dining venues while work continues, according to the La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club. Reservations remain open, and the resort plans to stay operational throughout the renovation.
Local context
The renovation comes as the family-owned property faces reputational pressure from employment lawsuits reported last year that alleged wage and conduct concerns, and staff suits over wage and conduct concerns. Still, Managing Director Michael O’Donohue told The San Diego Union-Tribune that the new guest rooms are designed to feel like a natural extension of everything people love about staying at the beach & tennis club. Club officials say the goal is to modernize in-room technology and amenities while keeping the property’s classic coastal character intact.
