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.
Scripps Pier
After visiting Scripps Pier, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in La Jolla. Discover the beautiful sunsets in this walkable area or enjoy its surfing spots.
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.
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.
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.
Activities
San Diego Whale Watching & Dolphin Cruise
Learn to Stand Up Paddle Board in La Jolla
San Diego Old Town Trolley Hop-On Hop-Off Tour
San Diego Harbor Cruise on the Largest Catamaran in San Diego
Our pick of the best La Jolla Shores Hotel Deals
La Jolla Shores Hotel
"I am rating the hotel as just average because the entire place was under construction and this was not disclosed to me. I would have stayed somewhere else. Housekeeping was excellent but the noise and no pool or hot tub access was pretty bad. The manager move our room which helped a bit. I just feel ..."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
The Sofia Hotel
"Expensive parking"
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Paradise Point Resort & Spa
"The place is good, but need more maintenance. It could be better ."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
"Very quick easy checkin. Room was clean and had a nice view of the water. We were two doors from the elevator and ice machine which was not ideal. The noise from the elevator was constant until sometime between 1-2 AM then started again around 7 AM. I understand that this was likely just luck of ..."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Hard Rock Hotel San Diego
"The room was nice.. comfy bed.. great views from balcony…"
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection
"One working elevator made the stay annoying. Staff were friendly. 35 dollars for parking on property is ridiculous and should be included with the stay. Great location though but I’m sure there’s something better around. Would not stay here again by my own will."
Reviewed on 25 May 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 Salk Institute for Biological Studies and Birch Aquarium.
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.
