Title: La Jolla Shores Travel Guide: Best of La Jolla Shores, La Jolla Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in La Jolla Shores](https://expedia.co.uk/La-Jolla-Shores-La-Jolla-Hotels.0-n553248635976008529-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to La Jolla](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-La-Jolla.d6126584.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in La Jolla](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-La-Jolla.d6126584.Travel-Guide-Activities)[La Jolla Shores Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-La-Jolla-Shores.d553248635976008529.Car-Hire-Guide)[La Jolla Shores Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/La-Jolla-Shores.d553248635976008529.Holidays-City-Breaks) # La Jolla Shores Travel Guide ## La Jolla ![La Jolla Shores](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3073/a6803710-f004-4d02-b764-e95c08d84338.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![La Jolla Shores](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3073/a6803710-f004-4d02-b764-e95c08d84338.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![La Jolla Shores](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3073/c0d74750-b81e-4e29-b386-7af9acb9e9e3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![La Jolla Shores](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3073/65b9fe4c-774c-4437-b9d3-cb2b1eafbb15.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![La Jolla Shores](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3073/b6583d8d-1214-4920-9ad6-797db6ccff83.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit La Jolla Shores Things to do Hotels Where to stay [La Jolla travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/La-Jolla.dx6126584) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Birch Aquarium featuring marine life as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6128026/b7cde702-90ca-44c0-b89e-798c387ff06c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Birch Aquarium See what lies beneath the waters of the Pacific Coast at this intimate and educational attraction at La Jolla beach, not far from downtown San Diego. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Birch-Aquarium-La-Jolla-Shores.d6128026.Attraction) ![La Jolla Shores Park featuring a beach and general coastal views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621555611904/2fcabdce-2f3b-42bf-aec9-758d70cc4fd4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### La Jolla Shores Park Relax, play and learn in a setting that is a very popular tourist destination. Surfers and other locals enjoy the park as well. [](https://expedia.co.uk/La-Jolla-Shores-Park-La-Jolla.d553248621555611904.Attraction) ![La Jolla Cove as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6128302/73940568-dd08-4bac-b343-37be96c05ee4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### La Jolla Cove Enjoy world-class shopping, restaurants and beaches in the sparkling “Jewel City” along the ocean. [](https://expedia.co.uk/La-Jolla-Cove-Village-of-La-Jolla.d6128302.Attraction) ![Just near the golf course is Torrey Pines which offers the best views San Diego has to offer. These are many marked trails that lead to the beach or around the huge cliffs. You will want to make sure your cameras are charged up before making your hike. So come out and explore Torrey Pines! ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3073/b5bde1eb-7c9e-4120-ac34-de5af710c320.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Torrey Pines Golf Course Play a round of golf in La Jolla at Torrey Pines Golf Course, and enjoy other activities such as surfing. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Torrey-Pines-Golf-Course-Torrey-Pines.d6128012.Attraction) ![By the Pier at La Jolla.At the background is The Ellen Browning Scripps Memorial Pier, normally closed to the public, is used by scientists, students, and aquarium staff for a variety of research projects. It also serves as a platform to collect local marine data and deploy small boats and oceanographic instruments.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6126584/78a79344-99df-45b3-8c15-90289477adac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### University of California, San Diego Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University of California, San Diego during your travels in La Jolla. Discover the beautiful sunsets in this walkable area or enjoy its surfing spots. [](https://expedia.co.uk/University-Of-California-La-Jolla.d502544.Attraction) ![0_71260898](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976194873/abe28f37-d8d5-4059-a7c9-e90dd0cf0f72.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### La Jolla Beach Why not spend a lazy afternoon at La Jolla Beach during your trip to La Jolla? Discover the area's beautiful sunsets and top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/La-Jolla-Beach-La-Jolla.d553248635976194873.Attraction) ### Things to do ![San Diego Whale Watching Tour ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2836808/467b4391-ac11-41ae-8823-603a9c00d22e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### San Diego Whale Watching & Dolphin Cruise £53 per adult **88%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/san-diego-whale-watching-dolphin-cruise.a2836808.activity-details) ![Whaley House Museum Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4963593/f960b663-f862-470b-b971-6e0af1ac090a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Whaley House Museum Day Tour £10 per adult **94%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/whaley-house-museum-day-tour.a4963593.activity-details) ![Speed Boat Adventure Tour: Thrills on the Bay](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/423137/6306cd89-8719-4585-a452-7269750ca304.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Speed Boat Adventure Tour: Thrills on the San Diego Bay £71 per traveller **96%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/speed-boat-adventure-tour-thrills-on-the-san-diego-bay.a423137.activity-details) ![La Jolla Cove Tour: Self-Guided Drive](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3886569/4009aa31-6148-4f93-8644-14264eb7afea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### La Jolla Cove: App-Based Driving Audio Tour £11 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/la-jolla-cove-app-based-driving-audio-tour.a3886569.activity-details) ![GPS Talking Tour Cars: Downtown & Gaslamp Loop](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4576420/cf0f7443-5f0f-4926-9af6-61e1dc5dbddc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### GPS Talking Tour Cars: Downtown & Gaslamp Loop £73 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/gps-talking-tour-cars-downtown-gaslamp-loop.a4576420.activity-details) ![Belmont Park Ride and Play Pass](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48568440/7383abd7-e55e-4718-8798-e0d5c5c72d0c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Belmont Park Ride and Play Pass £50 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/belmont-park-ride-and-play-pass.a48568440.activity-details) [See all activities in La Jolla](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-La-Jolla.d6126584.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in La Jolla Shores ![La Jolla Shores Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/26000/25973/34a609c9_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### La Jolla Shores Hotel 8110 Camino Del Oro La Jolla CA £213 22 Feb - 23 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach hotel in La Jolla. Enjoy a beach locale, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,377 reviews) Beautiful view! Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=25973&PinnedHotelID=25973&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976008529) ![Paradise Point Resort & Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/3800/3731/bc1e5add_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Paradise Point Resort & Spa 1404 Vacation Rd San Diego CA £160 1 Mar - 2 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach resort in San Diego. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 5 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (2,399 reviews) Clean Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=3731&PinnedHotelID=3731&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976008529) ![Hard Rock Hotel San Diego](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1740000/1731600/1731557/fbbdfc57_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hard Rock Hotel San Diego 207 5th Ave San Diego CA £205 12 Feb - 13 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and a nightclub. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient parking in their reviews. ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (3,286 reviews) Very clean hotel. I was always seeing someone cleaning. Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F02%2F2026&endDate=13%2F02%2F2026&selected=1731557&PinnedHotelID=1731557&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976008529) ![The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/180000/170400/170338/6fe441dd_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection 1617 1st Avenue San Diego CA £99 22 Feb - 23 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,015 reviews) Very clean, comfy and spacious room. The staff was friendly and the location was good, if you’re looking to be close to Little Italy restaurants. Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=170338&PinnedHotelID=170338&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976008529) ![The Sofia Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1580000/1573900/1573807/ba6cea84_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Sofia Hotel 150 W Broadway San Diego CA £170 10 Feb - 11 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this historic hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,741 reviews) Room was amazing and temp set very comfortably at check in. Staff was very accommodating and knowledgeable. Happy 100! Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F02%2F2026&endDate=11%2F02%2F2026&selected=1573807&PinnedHotelID=1573807&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976008529) ![DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/15300/15236/5afe6cec_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar 11915 El Camino Real San Diego CA £109 1 Mar - 2 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (2,029 reviews) Clean room, extremely friendly staff Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=15236&PinnedHotelID=15236&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976008529) [See all 9,419 properties in La Jolla Shores](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026®ionId=553248635976008529) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check La Jolla Shores hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976008529&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09)[8 Feb - 9 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976008529&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976008529&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10)[9 Feb - 10 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976008529&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976008529&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[13 Feb - 15 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976008529&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around La Jolla Shores ![Sunset over La Jolla Heights](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976478547/e8519209-37b1-4cbe-ada1-0bb03729df45.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### La Jolla Heights If you're looking for some top things to see and do in La Jolla Heights and surrounding area, you can visit Birch Aquarium and La Jolla Beach. [](https://expedia.co.uk/La-Jolla-La-Jolla-Heights.dx553248635976478547) ![San Diego/La Jolla views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3073/4551c985-670f-4404-8e6d-2a2db87d67d0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Hidden Valley Though Hidden Valley may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Mount Soledad National Veterans Memorial and La Jolla Beach. [](https://expedia.co.uk/La-Jolla-Hidden-Valley.dx553248635976473133) ![Palm trees and city skyline over the buildings in La Jolla Cove at sunset, Village of La Jolla, Southern California, USA, retro-style black and white photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6347758/e66b5b48-905a-49a1-b45e-3b885fe4c75e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### La Jolla Village Pristine beaches and ample dining options are just a few notable features La Jolla Village is known for, and you can get around the area by hopping on the metro at Nobel Drive Station. [](https://expedia.co.uk/La-Jolla-La-Jolla-Village.dx6347758) ![Quite sunset at Torrey pines!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3073/8cc8795f-13de-4e39-9fb1-8a954aa3e9db.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### La Jolla Farms While La Jolla Farms may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like La Jolla Playhouse and Birch Aquarium. [](https://expedia.co.uk/La-Jolla-La-Jolla-Farms.dx553248635976469130) ![Golf Course at Torrey Pines in La Jolla, California](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976659286/c8a557fc-0ebd-421b-be18-acc24c915c21.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Country Club Country Club might not have many top sights, but La Jolla Cove and Mount Soledad National Veterans Memorial are two attractions nearby that you can check out. [](https://expedia.co.uk/La-Jolla-Country-Club.dx553248635976659286) ![Taking an early morning stroll at the Cove](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3073/d32f4d84-08f7-4ee8-a3e9-209123f61b8a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Village of La Jolla 4.5/5(7 area reviews) While visiting Village of La Jolla, you might make a stop by sights like La Jolla Cove and Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego. 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