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: Mission Bay Sunset Cruise

San Diego: Mission Bay Sunset Cruise

£32
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
San Diego: Mission Bay Sunset Cruise
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 Afternoon Sail

Spectacular Afternoon Sail on San Diego Bay

£88
per adult
Spectacular Afternoon Sail on San Diego Bay
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 £220 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
£220
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 ...
La Jolla Shores Hotel
Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego

Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego

4 out of 5
1 Market Pl San Diego CA
The price is £211 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
£211
8 Sept - 9 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy 6 restaurants, 3 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
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 22 Sept to 23 Sept
£68
22 Sept - 23 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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (2,929 reviews)
"I was happy about my choice."

Reviewed on 4 Sept 2026

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 £157 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
£157
7 Sept - 8 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 ...
8.4/10 Very good! (6,306 reviews)
"Loved the bay view"

Reviewed on 3 Sept 2026

Wyndham San Diego Bayside
Paradise Point Resort & Spa

Paradise Point Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
1404 Vacation Rd San Diego CA
The price is £216 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
£216
7 Sept - 8 Sept
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. ...
Paradise Point Resort & Spa
The Dana on Mission Bay

The Dana on Mission Bay

3.5 out of 5
1710 W Mission Bay Dr San Diego CA
The price is £158 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
£158
29 Sept - 30 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in San Diego. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a marina and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4,454 reviews)
"Great stay with beautiful grounds. Amazing view from the room. Would recommend and will definitely stay there again!"

Reviewed on 3 Sept 2026

The Dana on Mission Bay
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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 rocky cliff by the ocean with a bridge in the background.
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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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