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
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
Learn to Stand Up Paddle Board in La Jolla

Learn to Stand Up Paddle Board in La Jolla

฿1,169
per traveller
Learn to Stand Up Paddle Board in La Jolla
Whaley House Guided Night Tour

Whaley House Guided Night Tour

฿668
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

฿2,168
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
San Diego: Unlimited Ride & Play Pass at Belmont Park
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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 landscape with cliffs and a sunset over the ocean.

Muirlands

While there might not be top attractions in Muirlands, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Bird Rock and Windansea Beach.

La Jolla Shores Travel Guide