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White Sands La Jolla

White Sands La Jolla is a senior community in La Jolla, CA.

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White Sands La Jolla

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  • Interior

    A modern living room with comfortable sofas and elegant lighting.

  • Outdoors

    A well-maintained garden in front of a multi-story building with large windows and balconies.

  • Decor

    A well-decorated bedroom featuring a cozy bed with blue bedding and various pillows, illuminated by natural light and complemented by artwork above the headboard.

  • Living Room

    A cozy living room with beige sofas and teal cushions, featuring a glass coffee table and elegant decor.

  • Building

    A hotel with a swimming pool under a clear blue sky.

  • Bedroom

    A cozy bedroom with elegant decor, featuring a large bed, ceiling fan, and soft lighting.

  • Trees

    A scenic view of a sandy beach with coastal houses and palm trees under a clear blue sky.

  • Windows

    A cozy living room with modern furniture and a beautiful ocean view, leading to a balcony.

  • Dining

    An outdoor beachside restaurant with blue umbrellas and ocean views on a sunny day.

  • Lighting

    A modern living room with a stone fireplace, stylish shelving, and comfortable armchairs, creating a cozy atmosphere.

  • Patio

    A scenic view of the coastline with buildings and a patio overlooking the ocean at sunset.

  • Chandelier

    An elegant restaurant dining room with ocean views and neatly set tables.

  • Bookshelves

    A cozy recreation room with a puzzle on the table and bookshelves in the background.

  • Swimming Pool

    A cozy indoor seating area with a view of the pool and ocean beyond.

7450 Olivetas Avenue, La Jolla, CA 92037

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.6 from 81 reviews
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Overall Review of White Sands La Jolla

differentiator 24 reviews mention this

Beachfront setting drives the appeal

The oceanfront setting and views come up again and again in residents’ feedback.

Residents repeatedly point to the beachfront location as a major reason they chose White Sands La Jolla, describing ocean views from patios and rooms and easy access to walk out by the water. Several mention the property feels like a resort because of the setting and scenery. Families also highlight that visiting is easier and more pleasant thanks to the views and ocean air.

common 20 reviews mention this

Caring, responsive staff is common

Residents describe a caring team that stays attentive to daily needs.

Across reviews, residents and families describe staff as friendly, kind, and responsive—especially at the front desk and in day-to-day support. Several specifically mention help with medications, updating prescriptions, and hands-on caregiving, including situations involving injuries or changing health needs. A few reviews also tie the overall comfort of the move to feeling supported by management and the care team.

caveat 12 reviews mention this

Dining gets strong praise—and criticism

Dining is a highlight for many, but some residents flag food preparation issues.

Many residents describe the food as excellent, fresh, and varied, with options including room service and dietary choices. Several mention specific dining experiences like a spacious dining room and frequent meal variety. At the same time, at least one resident reports ongoing problems with food preparation and says it prevented a higher rating, and another notes concerns like flies in the dining area.

  • An outdoor beachside restaurant with blue umbrellas and ocean views on a sunny day.
  • An elegant restaurant dining room with ocean views and neatly set tables.
differentiator 10 reviews mention this

On-site care supports changing needs

Residents describe health support on site as needs change.

Reviews describe care that’s available when needed, including support for assisted living and memory care transitions, plus skilled nursing when long-term needs arise. Several mention nursing availability and physician access, and families say they felt less pressure to move again after health changes like a stroke or dementia progression. Residents also describe rehabilitation and ongoing health services as part of daily life.

common 16 reviews mention this

Activities and outings are a draw

Residents value the variety of activities and planned outings.

Many reviews emphasize staying engaged through scheduled activities, classes, and community events, including exercise programs and arts-related offerings. Residents describe both on-campus options and off-campus outings such as theater, concerts, museums, and day trips. A recurring theme is that transportation and planning reduce the need to drive, making it easier to participate.

caveat 8 reviews mention this

Cost comes up as a limitation

Several reviews describe the community as expensive.

Multiple reviewers describe the pricing as too high or note that it can be out of reach for family members. Others acknowledge the value of the beachfront setting and facilities but still describe the overall cost as a drawback. In one case, an upfront fee is mentioned as part of why the visit didn’t impress.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.

Features

Housing

  • 299 resident community capacity 299 resident community capacity
  • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments
  • 2-bedroom apartments 2-bedroom apartments
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC)

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Family overnight stay rooms Family overnight stay rooms
  • Family private dining rooms Family private dining rooms
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Full kitchen Full kitchen
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Guasts at mealtime Guasts at mealtime
  • Guest parking Guest parking
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Laundry Laundry
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor patio Outdoor patio
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Overnight guests Overnight guests
  • Party space Party space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Private cleaning services Private cleaning services
  • Resident parking Resident parking
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Swimming pool Swimming pool
  • TV room TV room
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • San Diego International-Lindbergh (9 miles away) San Diego International-Lindbergh (9 miles away)
  • MC Clellan-Palomar Airport (20 miles away) MC Clellan-Palomar Airport (20 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

Care Services

  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Physical therapy Physical therapy
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
  • Low fat Low fat
  • Room service Room service
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Vegetarian Vegetarian

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Arts and crafts Arts and crafts
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Religious services Religious services
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Languages Spoken

  • English English
  • Spanish Spanish

Nearby Places of Interest

Restaurants

  • The Taco Stand (0.2 miles)
  • Mavericks Beach Club (3.2 miles)
  • Taco Bell (3.3 miles)
  • Pacific Beach Shore Club (3.4 miles)
  • Waterbar (3.4 miles)
  • The Local Pacific Beach (3.4 miles)
  • Pacific Beach Fish Shop (3.6 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.3 miles)
  • Rite Aid (3.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4.4 miles)

Cafes

  • Bird Rock Coffee Roasters (1.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (1.8 miles)
  • Blue Bottle Coffee (4.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (6 miles)
  • Bird Rock Coffee Roasters (6.8 miles)
  • Blue Bottle Coffee (8.3 miles)
  • Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee (8.4 miles)

Parks

  • La Jolla Shores Park (1.9 miles)
  • Tourmaline Surfing Park (2.5 miles)
  • Kate O Sessions Memorial Park (3.2 miles)
  • Crown Point (4.1 miles)
  • Mission Bay Park (5.1 miles)
  • Mission Beach Park (5.1 miles)
  • Mission Bay Park (5.3 miles)

Physicians

  • UC San Diego Health - La Jolla 8910 Villa La Jolla Drive (3.5 miles)
  • NVISION Eye Centers (3.7 miles)
  • Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center at UC San Diego Health (4.2 miles)
  • Stahl Richard Dr Scripps Cardiovascular Thoracic Surgery Group La Jolla (4.5 miles)
  • Pearl Mini IVF (6.1 miles)
  • San Diego Mental Health Services (6.5 miles)
  • Sharp Rees-Stealy San Diego Radiology (7.7 miles)

Hospitals

  • UC San Diego Jacobs Medical Center (4.2 miles)
  • Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla (4.6 miles)
  • Scripps La Jolla Emergency Room And Trauma Center (4.6 miles)
  • Scripps Green Hospital (4.6 miles)
  • Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines (4.7 miles)
  • Scripps Clinic (7.4 miles)
  • Kearny Mesa Convalescent and Nursing Home (7.6 miles)

Transportation

  • UTC Trolley Station (4.4 miles)
  • Balboa Avenue Transit Center (4.4 miles)
  • Old Town Trolley Station and Transit Center (7.5 miles)
  • Fashion Valley Trolley Station and Transit Center (8.2 miles)
  • Montgomery Field Airport (MYF) (8.3 miles)
  • TSA Pre-Check (8.6 miles)
  • Terminal 2 (8.6 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Fashion Valley 18 (8.2 miles)

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