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 Old Town Trolley Hop-On Hop-Off Tour

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

AU$82
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
San Diego Old Town Trolley Hop-On Hop-Off Tour
San Diego Whale Watching & Dolphin Cruise

San Diego Whale Watching & Dolphin Cruise

AU$102
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
San Diego Whale Watching & Dolphin Cruise
San Diego: Mission Bay Sunset Cruise

San Diego: Mission Bay Sunset Cruise

AU$62
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
San Diego: Mission Bay Sunset Cruise
Whaley House Museum Day Tour

Whaley House Museum Day Tour

AU$23
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Whaley House Museum Day Tour
San Diego Whale/Dolphin Watching Cruise Aboard Luxury Vessel

San Diego Whale/Dolphin Watching Cruise Aboard Luxury Vessel

AU$109
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
San Diego Whale/Dolphin Watching Cruise Aboard Luxury Vessel
San Diego 18 Audio Tours Bundle and Explore at Your Own Pace

San Diego 18 Audio Tours Bundle and Explore at Your Own Pace

AU$58
per adult
San Diego 18 Audio Tours Bundle and Explore at Your Own Pace
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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
Fully refundable
The price is AU$515 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
AU$515
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in La Jolla. Enjoy a beach locale, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
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 AU$281 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
AU$281
22 Nov - 23 Nov
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! (6,357 reviews)
"The location of the hotel is great if you just want to walk around to places. The hotel it self is not the greatest the beds are not to comfortable. The rooms weren't ready until we'll pass check in time. The staff was polite and welcoming but the hotel really needs some updates No breakfast, no ..."

Reviewed on 31 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 AU$338 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
AU$338
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. ...
Hard Rock Hotel San Diego
Handlery Hotel

Handlery Hotel

3.5 out of 5
950 Hotel Cir N San Diego CA
The price is AU$139 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
AU$139
1 Dec - 2 Dec
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 ...
Handlery Hotel
Paradise Point Resort & Spa

Paradise Point Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
1404 Vacation Rd San Diego CA
The price is AU$395 per night from 19 Nov to 20 Nov
AU$395
19 Nov - 20 Nov
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
The price is AU$137 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
AU$137
1 Dec - 2 Dec
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! (3,071 reviews)
"Nice and beautiful place"

Reviewed on 31 Oct 2026

California Suites 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 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

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