La Jolla Shores Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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)
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.
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Activities

San Diego Afternoon Sail

Spectacular Afternoon Sail on San Diego Bay

AU$167
per adult
Spectacular Afternoon Sail on San Diego Bay
San Diego Old Town Trolley Hop-On Hop-Off Tour

San Diego Old Town Trolley Hop-On Hop-Off Tour

AU$79
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
San Diego Old Town Trolley Hop-On Hop-Off Tour
San Diego Whale Watching Tour

San Diego Whale Watching & Dolphin Cruise

AU$99
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
San Diego Whale Watching & Dolphin Cruise
Learn to Stand Up Paddle Board in La Jolla

Learn to Stand Up Paddle Board in La Jolla

AU$49
per traveller
Learn to Stand Up Paddle Board in La Jolla
San Diego: Mission Bay Sunset Cruise

San Diego: Mission Bay Sunset Cruise

AU$60
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
San Diego: Mission Bay Sunset Cruise
Whaley House Museum Day Tour

Whaley House Museum Day Tour

AU$21
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Whaley House Museum Day Tour
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Our pick of the best La Jolla Shores Hotel Deals

La Jolla Shores Hotel

La Jolla Shores Hotel

3 out of 5
8110 Camino Del Oro La Jolla CA
The price is AU$413 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
AU$413
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,345 reviews)
"Front desk very helpful Staff service great"

Reviewed on 10 Sept 2026

La Jolla Shores Hotel
Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego

Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego

4 out of 5
1 Market Pl San Diego CA
The price is AU$443 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
AU$443
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy 6 restaurants, 3 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
California Suites Hotel

California Suites Hotel

2 out of 5
5415 Clairemont Mesa Blvd San Diego CA
The price is AU$127 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
AU$127
14 Sept - 15 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 ...
8/10 Very good! (2,925 reviews)
"It's fair for the price , pool and jacuzzi were clean and the place is quiet at night."

Reviewed on 11 Sept 2026

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 AU$294 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
AU$294
28 Sept - 29 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! (6,305 reviews)
"Great super location"

Reviewed on 11 Sept 2026

Wyndham San Diego Bayside
Paradise Point Resort & Spa

Paradise Point Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
1404 Vacation Rd San Diego CA
The price is AU$408 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
AU$408
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. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,851 reviews)
"Check in is at 4pm and the only bar on site closes at 5pm. The following day we found out that the Island Store sells alcohol. Food is provided by 2 restaurants near by but we found out that using door dash was better. The restaurant we really wanted to eat at was closed for Labor Day. Staff was ..."

Reviewed on 11 Sept 2026

Paradise Point Resort & Spa
The Sofia Hotel

The Sofia Hotel

3.5 out of 5
150 W Broadway San Diego CA
The price is AU$262 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
AU$262
30 Sept - 1 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this historic hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,623 reviews)
"Parking was safe but surprising as surface level only. Staff was nice. Room was dated and not great in comparison to options in our timeframe. Free drink does not really cover for it."

Reviewed on 11 Sept 2026

The Sofia Hotel
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Our guide on 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 highway with a bridge, cliffs, and a beach.

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.

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