La Jolla Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

La Jolla
La Jolla
La Jolla
La Jolla
La Jolla

La Jolla is an affluent but relaxed and picturesque northern suburb of San Diego, best known for its beaches and dramatic coastline.

La Jolla, pronounced “La Hoya”, means “The Jewel” in Spanish and certainly lives up to its name. With upmarket boutiques, galleries and restaurants, pretty La Jolla offers an indulgent, romantic escape. The great weather and clear waters draw the summer crowds to La Jolla’s beaches all year long. Go swimming, surfing, scuba diving and kayaking, or simply laze on the water’s edge. Sea lions and seals will show you how it’s done they sunbathe in La Jolla Cove.

Where to stay in La Jolla

La Jolla Shores

La Jolla Shores

While visiting La Jolla Shores, you might make a stop by sights like La Jolla Beach and Birch Aquarium.

La Jolla Shores
Village of La Jolla

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.

Village of La Jolla
Golf Course at Torrey Pines in La Jolla, California

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.

Country Club
Aerial views of neighborhoods near La Jolla, looking from Mount Soledad

Muirlands

While there might not be top attractions in Muirlands, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Bird Rock and Windansea Beach.

Muirlands
Beach Barber Tract

Beach Barber Tract

If you're spending some time in Beach Barber Tract, Windansea Beach and Marine Street Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Beach Barber Tract
Empty beach at the La Jolla cove California, due to covid-19 pandemic

Bird Rock

If you're spending some time in Bird Rock, Pacific Beach and Mission and Pacific Beaches are top sights worth seeing.

Bird Rock
La Jolla Shores Hotel

La Jolla Shores Hotel

3 out of 5
8110 Camino Del Oro La Jolla CA
The price is AU$430 per night from 11 May to 12 May
AU$430
11 May - 12 May
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! (1,374 reviews)
Did not tell us the pool was unavailable before our visit

Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026

La Jolla Shores Hotel
San Diego Marriott La Jolla

San Diego Marriott La Jolla

4 out of 5
4240 La Jolla Village Dr La Jolla CA
The price is AU$321 per night from 8 May to 9 May
AU$321
8 May - 9 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in La Jolla. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,360 reviews)
Happy with our stay! Would come back.

Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026

San Diego Marriott La Jolla
La Jolla Cove Suites

La Jolla Cove Suites

3 out of 5
1155 Coast Blvd La Jolla CA
The price is AU$328 per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
AU$328
27 Apr - 28 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in La Jolla. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,145 reviews)
My room was nice but parking is terrible

Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026

La Jolla Cove Suites
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
La Jolla Cottage by the Sea

La Jolla Cottage by the Sea

La Jolla CA
Stay at this apartment in La Jolla. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and balconies. Popular attractions Mission Beach and Mission Bay are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (144 reviews)
No complaints! Comfy, great location, serene setting and pet friendly!

Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026

La Jolla Cottage by the Sea
La Jolla-WindanSea-Beach Barber Track Studio

La Jolla-WindanSea-Beach Barber Track Studio

San Diego CA
Stay at this apartment in La Jolla. Enjoy laundry facilities, tennis courts and patios. Popular attractions Mission Beach and Mission Bay are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (99 reviews)
Street parking was easy. The location is close to the beach. Pull out mattress is as advertised, but additional pillows would be nice. Overall is felt clean, the floor felt like it could use a good sweep/vacuum though.

Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026

La Jolla-WindanSea-Beach Barber Track Studio
Stunning Estate w/ Ocean View, Pool, Spa, Bocce • Sleeps 20 | Vista by AvantStay

Stunning Estate w/ Ocean View, Pool, Spa, Bocce • Sleeps 20 | Vista by AvantStay

La Jolla CA
Stay at this holiday home in La Jolla. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a garden. Popular attractions Mission Bay and Mission Beach are located nearby.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (15 reviews)
The house was perfect!

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

Stunning Estate w/ Ocean View, Pool, Spa, Bocce • Sleeps 20 | Vista by AvantStay
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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