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.
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.
Activities
San Diego Old Town Trolley Hop-On Hop-Off Tour
San Diego Whale Watching & Dolphin Cruise
Sunset Sail Along the San Diego Skyline
Small-Group San Diego Sunset Sailing Excursion
San Diego: Old Town Ghost-Themed Walking Tour
Our pick of the best La Jolla Shores Hotel Deals
La Jolla Shores Hotel
Lovely location on the beach and close to bars / restaurants
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
Hotel del Coronado, Curio Collection by Hilton
Room was amazing! They upgraded us to a garden view. Very clean. Loved the resort!
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Legacy Resort Hotel & Spa
Room was clean and spacious
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Hilton San Diego Mission Valley
Room was spotless, nice room. Good area
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton San Diego SeaWorld
Hotel, inside and outside clean. Rooms, lobby and gym and hallways clean, spacious, sufficient elevators. Modern, new and spacious. Gym was real nice with good equipment. The staff was real professional and friendly. Breakfast was delicious. The streets/areas/traffic near me of the hotel were ...
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Bay Club Hotel & Marina
Dining was lovely overlooking the marina. Staff was friendly, courteous. Would stay here again
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
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.
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.
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 La Jolla Playhouse and Black's Beach.
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.
