La Jolla Shores Travel Guide

La Jolla

A pier extending into the ocean at sunset with cacti in the foreground.
A coastal beach with a pier extending into the ocean, surrounded by residential buildings and palm trees.
A beach with a pier extending into the ocean during sunset.
A pier extending into the ocean with waves lapping at its base.
A pier extending into the water with clear reflections on the wet surface.

Stay near popular La Jolla Shores attractions

An aquarium with various fish swimming among kelp and rocks.

Birch Aquarium

8.6/10 (265 reviews)
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.
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Things to do

San Diego Whale Watching Tour

San Diego Whale Watching & Dolphin Cruise

£52
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
San Diego Whale Watching & Dolphin Cruise
San Diego Afternoon Sail

Spectacular Afternoon Sail on San Diego Bay

£88
per adult
Spectacular Afternoon Sail on San Diego Bay
Learn to Stand Up Paddle Board in La Jolla

Learn to Stand Up Paddle Board in La Jolla

£26
per traveller
Learn to Stand Up Paddle Board in La Jolla
San Diego: Mission Bay Sunset Cruise

San Diego: Mission Bay Sunset Cruise

£32
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
San Diego: Mission Bay Sunset Cruise
San Diego 18 Audio Tours Bundle and Explore at Your Own Pace

San Diego 18 Audio Tours Bundle and Explore at Your Own Pace

£29
per adult
San Diego 18 Audio Tours Bundle and Explore at Your Own Pace
Whaley House Museum Day Tour

Whaley House Museum Day Tour

£11
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Whaley House Museum Day Tour
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Top hotels in La Jolla Shores

La Jolla Shores Hotel

La Jolla Shores Hotel

3 out of 5
8110 Camino Del Oro La Jolla CA
The price is £221 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
£221
28 Sept - 29 Sept
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,353 reviews)
"Staff was very friendly, great view, lots of places to eat right near by. Parked the car and didn’t use it once."

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2026

La Jolla Shores Hotel
Handlery Hotel

Handlery Hotel

3.5 out of 5
950 Hotel Cir N San Diego CA
The price is £101 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
£101
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very good! (2,913 reviews)
"The experience is amazing is amazing , worth every penny we spent clean , pool and hot tub awsome staff friendly and helpful location near everything I will be back again !!!"

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2026

Handlery Hotel
Best Western Seven Seas

Best Western Seven Seas

3 out of 5
411 Hotel Circle South San Diego CA
The price is £72 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
£72
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very good! (3,907 reviews)
"The grounds are well maintained the pool and hot tub are great the room I stayed in had a really musky smell needs a deep clean and new decor to brighten it up"

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2026

Best Western Seven Seas
Paradise Point Resort & Spa

Paradise Point Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
1404 Vacation Rd San Diego CA
The price is £212 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
£212
4 Oct - 5 Oct
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. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,873 reviews)
"Room really bad"

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2026

Paradise Point Resort & Spa
California Suites Hotel

California Suites Hotel

2 out of 5
5415 Clairemont Mesa Blvd San Diego CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £68 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
£68
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
California Suites Hotel
Wyndham San Diego Bayside

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

4 out of 5
1355 N Harbor Drive San Diego CA
The price is £156 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
£156
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in ...
Wyndham San Diego Bayside
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Where to stay in La Jolla Shores

Find the best La Jolla Shores areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A coastal cliff with a cave opening, overlooking a clear blue sea and a distant city skyline.

Village of La Jolla

While visiting Village of La Jolla, you might make a stop by sights like La Jolla Cove and Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego.

A coastal highway with a bridge, cliffs, and a beach.

Torrey Pines

Pristine beaches, ample dining options, and top golf courses are just a few top things to explore in Torrey Pines. A visit to Torrey Pines Golf Course or Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve might round out your trip, and you can jump aboard the metro at UC San Diego Central Campus Station or VA Medical Center Station to get around town.

A coastal golf course with a view of the ocean and a city in the distance.

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.

A sandy beach with waves, rocky outcrops, and a clear blue sky.

Beach Barber Tract

If you're spending some time in Beach Barber Tract, Windansea Beach and Marine Street Beach are top sights worth seeing.

A coastal city with a long pier extending into the ocean.

La Jolla Mesa

While La Jolla Mesa may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Tourmaline Surfing Park and Bird Rock.

La Jolla Shores Travel Guide

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