La Jolla Shores Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit La Jolla Shores
Popular places to visit
Birch Aquarium
Discover the wealth of life beneath the Pacific waves with fascinating and interactive exhibits.
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
Discover beautiful beaches and fabulous entertainment in this glamorous oceanfront village.
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.
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.
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
GPS Talking Tour Cars: Downtown & Gaslamp Loop
San Diego: Sunset and Day Sailing Excursion with Drinks
Our pick of the best La Jolla Shores Hotel Deals
La Jolla Shores Hotel
All good
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
Bay Club Hotel & Marina
The staff was great!The room was nice and quiet.
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
Paradise Point Resort & Spa
Room was cleaned, but the restaurants in premises close early
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
Hard Rock Hotel San Diego
Staff was nice and helpful
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection
This is the second time we stayed there. Room is very clean and friendly staff. We will choose the same hotel next time in San Diego.
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
San Diego Mission Bay Resort
Great room, great amenities, the resort was so nice.
Reviewed on 21 Jan 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 La Jolla Playhouse 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.
