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

Whaley House Museum Day Tour

Whaley House Museum Day Tour

฿501
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Whaley House Museum Day Tour
San Diego Whale Watching & Dolphin Cruise

San Diego Whale Watching & Dolphin Cruise

฿2,370
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
San Diego Whale Watching & Dolphin Cruise
Wild Orca!

Whale and Dolphin Watching in San Diego

฿4,975
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

฿2,537
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
San Diego Whale/Dolphin Watching Cruise Aboard Luxury Vessel
San Diego: Unlimited Ride & Play Pass at Belmont Park

San Diego: Unlimited Ride & Play Pass at Belmont Park

฿2,168
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
San Diego: Unlimited Ride & Play Pass at Belmont Park
San Diego: Old Town Ghost-Themed Walking Tour

San Diego: Old Town Ghost-Themed Walking Tour

฿1,001
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
San Diego: Old Town Ghost-Themed Walking 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 ฿8,782 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
฿8,782
฿12,236 total
8 Nov - 9 Nov
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! (1,337 reviews)
"everything onsite is good"

Reviewed on 26 Oct 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 ฿5,137 per night from 28 Oct to 29 Oct
฿5,137
฿7,131 total
28 Oct - 29 Oct
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! (6,363 reviews)
"Good."

Reviewed on 26 Oct 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 ฿5,233 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
฿5,233
฿7,698 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. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4,565 reviews)
"Room was very nice and clean, staff was helpful and friendly, the hotel was easy to get to and walkability in town is nice"

Reviewed on 26 Oct 2026

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego
Handlery Hotel

Handlery Hotel

3.5 out of 5
950 Hotel Cir N San Diego CA
The price is ฿3,379 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
฿3,379
฿3,884 total
15 Nov - 16 Nov
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! (3,030 reviews)
"The door coming off the hinges Vending machine was out of water The door was so close to the toilet barely close it Carpet stained Very old"

Reviewed on 26 Oct 2026

Handlery Hotel
Paradise Point Resort & Spa

Paradise Point Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
1404 Vacation Rd San Diego CA
The price is ฿8,076 per night from 28 Oct to 29 Oct
฿8,076
฿11,070 total
28 Oct - 29 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
Fully refundable
The price is ฿2,554 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
฿2,554
฿2,931 total
27 Oct - 28 Oct
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 ...
8/10 Very good! (3,079 reviews)
"It was really trashy, the room smelled of mildew and was dirty. Don't waste your money."

Reviewed on 26 Oct 2026

California Suites Hotel
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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