Hamitbach
Va'ad HaRabbonim of San Diego certified
Israeli · €€
5664 Mission Center Rd, San Diego, CA 92108
United States
San Diego
La Jolla is San Diego's most concentrated Orthodox and traditional Jewish community, anchored by the Lawrence Family JCC campus, with a modern Orthodox shul, Chabad, and kosher dining all a short drive from the coast
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Candle lighting
17:48
10/23/2026
Havdalah
18:48
10/24/2026
This week's Torah portion
Parashat Lech-Lecha
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Eruv in San Diego: there is an eruv for Shabbat
San Diego has eruvin in its Jewish neighbourhoods, not downtown. Check the map with the local community. The eruv is checked weekly - confirm its status before Shabbat.
Shabbat meals in San Diego
Most kosher restaurants close for Shabbat. Ask the Chabad house about Shabbat meals before you travel - ideally by Thursday.
Tip: book a stay within an easy walk of the Chabad house - for a relaxed meal and a short, pleasant stroll back.
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Hotels within an easy walk of a synagogue or Chabad house, for a calm, relaxed Shabbat.
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For a restful Shabbat
Recommended hotels & apartments in San Diego
Available hotels and apartments in this destination, shown together with our synagogues, Chabad houses and mikvehs - so you can see at a glance what is within walking distance.
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★★★★
About 33 min walk from Chabad of La Jolla
243USD / night
On the beach in La JollaNot a certified kosher hotel
Illustrative photoAparna Johri / UnsplashAndaz San Diego - a Concept by Hyatt
About 191 min walk from Chabad of Downtown San Diego
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Illustrative photoLori Payne / UnsplashEmbassy Suites by Hilton San Diego Bay Downtown
About 9 min walk to Chabad of Downtown San Diego.
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Illustrative photoTravel Adventures / StockSnapEmpress Hotel La Jolla
About 8 min walk to Chabad of La Jolla.
Near a synagogue
Illustrative photorawpixelGaslamp Plaza Suites
About 187 min walk from Chabad of Downtown San Diego
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Illustrative photorawpixelHorton Grand Hotel
About 6 min walk to Chabad of Downtown San Diego.
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Illustrative photoubeyonroad / UnsplashHotel Republic San Diego
About 13 min walk to Chabad of Downtown San Diego.
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Illustrative photoAparna Johri / UnsplashLa Valencia Hotel
About 3 min walk to Chabad of La Jolla.
Near a synagogue
Illustrative photoLori Payne / UnsplashManchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
About 6 min walk to Chabad of Downtown San Diego.
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Illustrative photoTravel Adventures / StockSnapPantai Inn
About 5 min walk to Chabad of La Jolla.
Near a synagogue
Illustrative photorawpixelResidence Inn by Marriott San Diego La Jolla
About 12 min walk to Congregation Adat Yeshurun.
Near a synagogue
Illustrative photorawpixelSan Diego Marriott Marquis and Marina
About 5 min walk to Chabad of Downtown San Diego.
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Plan your trip by dates and party
Stay, car, Shabbat and flights - tailored to a couple, family or group.
Guided Tours & Experiences
Guided tours, entry tickets and experiences in every destination - most with free cancellation, so you can plan ahead and still stay flexible around Shabbat and the chagim.
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The next step of the trip - a car, an airport transfer and a stay, ready to book from here.
Rent a car in San Diego
Compare prices across international and local rental companies at your destination - most bookings come with free cancellation.
Both sites compare rental companies - prices sometimes differ, so it's worth checking both.
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Book a private transfer from the airport to your hotel and back - a fixed price agreed in advance (no meter surprises), a driver waiting for you with a sign bearing your name, and no need to haggle or speak the local language.
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Before you fly to San Diego
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Book ahead in San Diego - skip the ticket lines and keep more time for the trip.
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Data from the moment you land - directions to shul, WhatsApp with the Chabad house and table bookings, without hunting for a SIM at the airport.
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Help with installation and setup from anywhere in the world – by WhatsApp, phone or email.
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La Jolla (Lawrence Family JCC, synagogue, Chabad) and Mission Valley (Hamitbach, Va'ad HaRabbonim, opened 2024). The coast and the community are linked by car, not on foot - unless you stay in La Jolla and remain at the JCC for Shabbat. USS Midway: no kosher food on board. La Jolla Cove in the morning. Balboa Park = half a day. Mikveh Israel (Montezuma Road) by appointment.
Stay in the kosher area of San Diego
For Shabbat in San Diego, base yourself in or near La Jolla - Chabad of La Jolla (Chabad house listed on the site) is within walking distance from there, along with the other kosher listings for the city.
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Nearby destinations
More places in the region with a Jewish community and kosher food - to add to the trip.
Common questions about San Diego
- Where to eat kosher in San Diego?
- We list 2 kosher restaurants in San Diego, with supervision, address and directions.
- Where to pray in San Diego?
- There are 1 synagogues and 2 Chabad houses in San Diego, with addresses and prayer times when available.
- Where to stay within walking distance of a synagogue in San Diego?
- Hotels and apartments in San Diego, with walking-distance-to-shul notes when we have them.
- When is candle lighting in San Diego?
- Candle lighting and Havdalah in San Diego are calculated for the destination and updated every week.
- Where can I eat on Shabbat in San Diego?
- Most kosher restaurants close for Shabbat. Before you travel, ask the Chabad house (Chabad of La Jolla, Chabad of Downtown San Diego) about Shabbat meals in San Diego - many host guests, and all can point you to what the community offers.