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 Afternoon Sail

Spectacular Afternoon Sail on San Diego Bay

฿3,936
per adult
Spectacular Afternoon Sail on San Diego Bay
San Diego Whale Watching Tour

San Diego Whale Watching & Dolphin Cruise

฿2,329
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
San Diego Whale Watching & Dolphin Cruise
Whaley House Museum Day Tour

Whaley House Museum Day Tour

฿492
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Whaley House Museum Day Tour
Learn to Stand Up Paddle Board in La Jolla

Learn to Stand Up Paddle Board in La Jolla

฿1,148
per traveller
Learn to Stand Up Paddle Board in La Jolla
San Diego Whale/Dolphin Watching Cruise Aboard Luxury Vessel

San Diego Whale/Dolphin Watching Cruise Aboard Luxury Vessel

฿2,493
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
San Diego Whale/Dolphin Watching Cruise Aboard Luxury Vessel
Whaley House Guided Night Tour

Whaley House Guided Night Tour

฿656
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Whaley House Guided Night 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 ฿6,992 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
฿6,992
฿9,963 total
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
Handlery Hotel

Handlery Hotel

3.5 out of 5
950 Hotel Cir N San Diego CA
The price is ฿3,870 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
฿3,870
฿4,832 total
5 Oct - 6 Oct
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 ...
Handlery Hotel
Best Western Seven Seas

Best Western Seven Seas

3 out of 5
411 Hotel Circle South San Diego CA
The price is ฿2,816 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
฿2,816
฿3,237 total
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. ...
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 ฿7,190 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿7,190
฿10,033 total
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. ...
Paradise Point Resort & Spa
California Suites Hotel

California Suites Hotel

2 out of 5
5415 Clairemont Mesa Blvd San Diego CA
The price is ฿2,666 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
฿2,666
฿3,060 total
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 ฿5,065 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
฿5,065
฿7,031 total
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 ...
8.4/10 Very good! (6,306 reviews)
"This is our third stay here, it has aged a bit and in need of updated decor and beds ..our room had only double beds ..they took out the queens and when 2 people are in 1 bed there's little room to toss and turn-for the price, having the smaller beds was NOT worth it ...bathrooms need improvement ..."

Reviewed on 17 Sept 2026

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 road with a cliff on one side and a beach on the other.

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