La Jolla Mesa Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit La Jolla Mesa
Popular places to visit
La Jolla Cove
A charming neighbourhood north of San Diego offering great shops, fine restaurants and pristine beaches as well as opportunities to get out and enjoy local sports.
University of California, San Diego
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University of California, San Diego during your travels in La Jolla. Discover the beautiful sunsets in this walkable area or enjoy its surfing spots.
Torrey Pines Golf Course
Play a round of golf in La Jolla at Torrey Pines Golf Course, and enjoy other activities such as surfing. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.
La Jolla Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at La Jolla Beach during your trip to La Jolla? Discover the area's beautiful sunsets and top-notch restaurants.
Birch Aquarium
A popular attraction taking you deep into the Pacific waters, this aquarium dates back over 100 years and houses marine life from 60 different habitats.
Windansea Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Windansea Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to La Jolla. Wander the seaside or discover the area's sunsets.
Activities
San Diego Whale Watching & Dolphin Cruise
San Diego Old Town Trolley Hop-On Hop-Off Tour
San Diego: Museum of Illusions Entry Ticket
San Diego Explorer Pass: Save up to 50 Percent - Includes USS Midway
Our pick of the best La Jolla Mesa Hotel Deals
Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton San Diego SeaWorld
The breakfast was great we enjoyed the hot tub and the pool
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
Comfort Inn San Diego Airport At The Harbor
I’ve not had breakfast yet,, checked in at 2, it’s now 8:55 pm
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
We had a studio suite on the 38th floor and the view was amazing. It was a nice, spacious room, but the bathroom was so tiny and the bed was not very comfortable. The bellman mentioned that there are upgrades planned in the near future though...
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025
Hilton San Diego Mission Valley
Staff at time of check in were great, clean room.
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025
Pendry San Diego
The room was perfect, the shower soap, and lotions smelled so good I bought some to take home. Beautiful hotel and easy to walk around gaslamp without need for uber. Walkable to train and trolly also! The hotel bar was very classy and staff went above and beyond!
Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025
Hard Rock Hotel San Diego
Clean rooms, great staf, convenient to restaurant's, ferry to coronado island and train system
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around La Jolla Mesa
La Jolla Alta
While La Jolla Alta isn't home to many top sights, Bird Rock and Pacific Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
Bird Rock
If you're spending some time in Bird Rock, Pacific Beach and Mission and Pacific Beaches are top sights worth seeing.
Upper Hermosa
When in Upper Hermosa, you can plan a visit to Bird Rock and Windansea Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Muirlands West
When in Muirlands West, you can plan a visit to Mount Soledad National Veterans Memorial and Windansea Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Lower Hermosa
Lower Hermosa might not have many top sights, but Bird Rock and Windansea Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
