La Jolla Shores Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit La Jolla Shores
Popular places to visit
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.
La Jolla Shores Park
Relax, play and learn in a setting that is a very popular tourist destination. Surfers and other locals enjoy the park as well.
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.
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.
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.
Activities
San Diego Old Town Trolley Hop-On Hop-Off Tour
San Diego Whale Watching & Dolphin Cruise
San Diego Whale/Dolphin Watching Cruise Aboard Luxury Vessel
Small-Group San Diego Sunset Sailing Excursion
Our pick of the best La Jolla Shores Hotel Deals
La Jolla Shores Hotel
Great location. Unfortunately, the hotel/pool was under construction. However, the alternate pool was beautiful and they provided a shuttle.
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Hotel La Jolla, Curio Collection by Hilton
Rooms were very clean. We upgraded to a
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Paradise Point Resort & Spa
Second time staying here and its a nice place. However, some maintenance is needed. Like faucets in showers just falling off when you turn them on. We were there with another family and their room had the exact same issue
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Best Western Seven Seas
Clean rooms, worth staying here.
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Hard Rock Hotel San Diego
Property was clean. Staff were friendly and helpful. Felt the Mary Jane's restaurant was a little overrated. Food wasn’t what I expected.
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Handlery Hotel
This is a nice enough place. We stayed here two times now and the rates are reasonable. The room was very clean. Paying for parking is ridiculously stupid in every awkward parking lot
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around La Jolla Shores
La Jolla Heights
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in La Jolla Heights and surrounding area, you can visit Birch Aquarium and La Jolla Beach.
Hidden Valley
Though Hidden Valley may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Mount Soledad National Veterans Memorial and La Jolla Beach.
La Jolla Village
Pristine beaches and ample dining options are just a few notable features La Jolla Village is known for, and you can get around the area by hopping on the metro at Nobel Drive Station.
La Jolla Farms
While La Jolla Farms may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Birch Aquarium and Salk Institute for Biological Studies.
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.
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.
