La Jolla Shores Travel Guide

La Jolla

A pier extending into the ocean with waves lapping at its base.
A pier extending into the ocean at sunset with cacti in the foreground.
A beach with a pier extending into the ocean during sunset.
A pier extending into the water with clear reflections on the wet surface.
A coastal cityscape with waves at the shore and a sunset sky.

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

Whaley House Museum Day Tour

Whaley House Museum Day Tour

฿506
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Whaley House Museum Day Tour
San Diego Whale Watching & Dolphin Cruise

San Diego Whale Watching & Dolphin Cruise

฿2,396
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
San Diego Whale Watching & Dolphin Cruise
Offshore Blue Adventures Boat = 22' of fun!

Whale and Dolphin Watching in San Diego

฿4,022
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Whale and Dolphin Watching in San Diego
San Diego Whale/Dolphin Watching Cruise Aboard Luxury Vessel

San Diego Whale/Dolphin Watching Cruise Aboard Luxury Vessel

฿2,564
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

฿675
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Whaley House Guided Night Tour
San Diego: Unlimited Ride & Play Pass at Belmont Park

San Diego: Unlimited Ride & Play Pass at Belmont Park

฿2,191
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
San Diego: Unlimited Ride & Play Pass at Belmont Park
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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 ฿7,837 per night from 6 Dec to 7 Dec
฿7,837
฿11,140 total
6 Dec - 7 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in La Jolla. Enjoy a beach locale, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,340 reviews)
"Great cozy place. Location on teh beach is fantastic. Lots of restaurants and shops nearby."

Reviewed on 11 Nov 2026

La Jolla Shores Hotel
Wyndham San Diego Bayside

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

4 out of 5
1355 N Harbor Drive San Diego CA
The price is ฿4,715 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
฿4,715
฿6,637 total
22 Nov - 23 Nov
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! (6,370 reviews)
"The Wyndham San Diego Bayside is very conveniently located. The staff were very welcoming and helpful. The rooms were spacious and comfortable. We loved the walkability to the cruise pier, Little Italy, Seaport Village and transit was close by to get to many points of interest. Highly recommend this ..."

Reviewed on 12 Nov 2026

Wyndham San Diego Bayside
Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

4 out of 5
207 5th Ave San Diego CA
The price is ฿5,486 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
฿5,486
฿7,984 total
22 Nov - 23 Nov
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. ...
Hard Rock Hotel San Diego
Handlery Hotel

Handlery Hotel

3.5 out of 5
950 Hotel Cir N San Diego CA
The price is ฿3,036 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
฿3,036
฿3,489 total
1 Dec - 2 Dec
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! (3,053 reviews)
"Great place. Clean and friendly staff"

Reviewed on 11 Nov 2026

Handlery Hotel
Paradise Point Resort & Spa

Paradise Point Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
1404 Vacation Rd San Diego CA
The price is ฿6,697 per night from 13 Dec to 14 Dec
฿6,697
฿9,477 total
13 Dec - 14 Dec
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! (2,973 reviews)
"Had a great time"

Reviewed on 12 Nov 2026

Paradise Point Resort & Spa
Best Western Seven Seas

Best Western Seven Seas

3 out of 5
411 Hotel Circle South San Diego CA
The price is ฿2,844 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
฿2,844
฿3,269 total
15 Nov - 16 Nov
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
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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 landscape with a sunset, rocky cliffs, a pier, and a lighthouse.

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 Geisel Library or Torrey Pines Golf Course 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 La Jolla Community Center 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