La Jolla Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
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

Birch Aquarium showing interior views and marine life

La Jolla Shores

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

La Jolla Shores
La Jolla Cove showing rugged coastline and general coastal views as well as a small group of people

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
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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 Black's Beach 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.

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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
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Beach Barber Tract

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

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Bird Rock

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

Bird Rock
La Jolla Cove Suites
La Jolla Cove Suites
3 out of 5
1155 Coast Blvd, La Jolla, CA
The price is AU$256 per night from 22 Apr to 23 Apr
AU$256
per night
22 Apr - 23 Apr
Stay at this beach hotel in La Jolla. Enjoy breakfast, onsite parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,016 reviews)
"Great location but rooms need a bit of updating. Room heater did not work and had to get a portable heater which did not work well enough for the space. We were ocean front and the view from the balcony was spectacular. That made up for heating problem."

Reviewed on 25 Mar. 2024

La Jolla Cove Suites
Inn By The Sea La Jolla
Inn By The Sea La Jolla
3.5 out of 5
7830 Fay Ave, La Jolla, CA
The price is AU$333 per night from 11 Apr to 12 Apr
AU$333
per night
11 Apr - 12 Apr
Stay at this hotel in La Jolla. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,338 reviews)
"professional staff"

Reviewed on 27 Mar. 2024

Inn By The Sea La Jolla
Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines
Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines
4 out of 5
10950 North Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla, CA
The price is AU$303 per night from 14 Apr to 15 Apr
AU$303
per night
14 Apr - 15 Apr
Stay at this golf hotel in La Jolla. Enjoy room service, a fitness center, and valet parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
"The staff was amazing!!"

Reviewed on 11 Mar. 2024

Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines
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.
Redwood Hollow Cottages
Redwood Hollow Cottages
3.5 out of 5
256 Prospect Street, La Jolla, CA
Stay at this 3.5-star beach cottage in La Jolla. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (179 reviews)
Will book again - quiet and convenient!
"Lovely, quiet and highly central location to La Jolla city center. Ocean shore and abundant wildlife sitings one block away, easy walks to food, museums, and shops. Supermarket and drugstore on the main route in and out of town from this location."

Reviewed on 15 Feb. 2024

Redwood Hollow Cottages
La Jolla Cottage by the Sea
La Jolla Cottage by the Sea
La Jolla
Stay at this apartment in La Jolla. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and onsite parking. Popular attractions Mission Bay and Mission Beach are located nearby. Discover ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (80 reviews)
Vacation 5 days
"It was a cute little room, it had everything I needed. Enjoyed the two block walk down to the ocean. Mardy and Mark were both gracious and friendly. I enjoyed the breakfast my last day."

Reviewed on 20 Mar. 2024

La Jolla Cottage by the Sea
Oceanfront Condo w/ Amazing Views & Huge Outdoor Spaces
Oceanfront Condo w/ Amazing Views & Huge Outdoor Spaces
La Jolla
Stay at this beach condo in La Jolla. Enjoy a beach locale, a water park, and barbecue grills. Popular attractions Mission Beach and Mission Bay are located ...
7.6/10 Good! (18 reviews)
Lovely place near beach
"We enjoyed our stay in the bright and sunny 3bdr townhome. Plenty of space for our family of five, in town for a wedding. Thanks for sharing your place with us!"

Reviewed on 28 Feb. 2024

Oceanfront Condo w/ Amazing Views & Huge Outdoor Spaces
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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