La Jolla Shores Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A pier extending into the ocean with waves lapping at its base.
A pier extending into the ocean at sunset with cacti in the foreground.
A beach with a pier extending into the ocean during sunset.
A pier extending into the water with clear reflections on the wet surface.
A coastal cityscape with waves at the shore and a sunset sky.

Stay near popular La Jolla Shores attractions

An aquarium with various fish swimming among kelp and rocks.

Birch Aquarium

8.6/10 (265 reviews)
Discover the wealth of life beneath the Pacific waves with fascinating and interactive exhibits.
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Activities

San Diego Old Town Trolley Hop-On Hop-Off Tour

San Diego Old Town Trolley Hop-On Hop-Off Tour

NZ$100
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
San Diego Old Town Trolley Hop-On Hop-Off Tour
San Diego Whale Watching & Dolphin Cruise

San Diego Whale Watching & Dolphin Cruise

NZ$125
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
San Diego Whale Watching & Dolphin Cruise
San Diego Scenic Tour

San Diego Scenic Tour

NZ$162
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
San Diego Scenic Tour
Learn to Stand Up Paddle Board in La Jolla

Learn to Stand Up Paddle Board in La Jolla

NZ$62
per traveller
Learn to Stand Up Paddle Board in La Jolla
San Diego: Mission Bay Sunset Cruise

San Diego: Mission Bay Sunset Cruise

NZ$76
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
San Diego: Mission Bay Sunset Cruise
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La Jolla Sea Caves Kayak Tour For Two (Tandem Kayak)

NZ$132
per traveller
94% of travellers recommend
La Jolla Sea Caves Kayak Tour For Two (Tandem Kayak)
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Our pick of the best La Jolla Shores Hotel Deals

La Jolla Shores Hotel

La Jolla Shores Hotel

3 out of 5
8110 Camino Del Oro La Jolla CA
Fully refundable
The price is NZ$591 per night from 6 Dec to 7 Dec
NZ$591
6 Dec - 7 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in La Jolla. Enjoy a beach locale, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,350 reviews)
"Great cozy place. Location on teh beach is fantastic. Lots of restaurants and shops nearby."

Reviewed on 11 Nov 2026

La Jolla Shores Hotel
Wyndham San Diego Bayside

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

4 out of 5
1355 N Harbor Drive San Diego CA
The price is NZ$350 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
NZ$350
22 Nov - 23 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in ...
Wyndham San Diego Bayside
Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

4 out of 5
207 5th Ave San Diego CA
The price is NZ$422 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
NZ$422
22 Nov - 23 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and a nightclub. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient parking in their reviews. ...
Hard Rock Hotel San Diego
Handlery Hotel

Handlery Hotel

3.5 out of 5
950 Hotel Cir N San Diego CA
The price is NZ$184 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
NZ$184
1 Dec - 2 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very good! (3,050 reviews)
"This property had such a cool, vintage California feel. Even though it is an old building, things were well kept up and clean. The beds were comfortable and I was glad the room had a coffee maker and a safe. The restaurant on site was good and all employees I interacted with were friendly. Parking ..."

Reviewed on 10 Nov 2026

Handlery Hotel
Paradise Point Resort & Spa

Paradise Point Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
1404 Vacation Rd San Diego CA
The price is NZ$510 per night from 5 Dec to 6 Dec
NZ$510
5 Dec - 6 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in San Diego. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 5 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Paradise Point Resort & Spa
Best Western Seven Seas

Best Western Seven Seas

3 out of 5
411 Hotel Circle South San Diego CA
The price is NZ$173 per night from 12 Nov to 13 Nov
NZ$173
12 Nov - 13 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
Best Western Seven Seas
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Our guide on where to stay in La Jolla Shores

Find the best La Jolla Shores areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A coastal landscape with a sunset, rocky cliffs, a pier, and a lighthouse.

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.

A rocky cliff by the ocean with a bridge in the background.
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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 Geisel Library 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.

A coastal golf course with a view of the ocean and a city in the distance.

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.

A sandy beach with waves, rocky outcrops, and a clear blue sky.

Beach Barber Tract

If you're spending some time in Beach Barber Tract, Windansea Beach and La Jolla Community Center are top sights worth seeing.

A coastal city with a long pier extending into the ocean.

La Jolla Mesa

While La Jolla Mesa may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Tourmaline Surfing Park and Bird Rock.

La Jolla Shores Travel Guide

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