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.
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.
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.
Activities
San Diego Old Town Trolley Hop-On Hop-Off Tour
San Diego Whale Watching & Dolphin Cruise
San Diego: Luggage Storage in Pacific Beach
San Diego: Unlimited Ride & Play Pass at Belmont Park
Our pick of the best La Jolla Shores Hotel Deals
La Jolla Shores Hotel
This is an older hotel and they are working to renovate it. TV barely worked, faucet constantly leaked, fridge didn’t really cool. However, the beds were comfy, cleaning staff tried their best and location with being able to walk out straight to the beach (and foot washing station) make this place ...
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Paradise Point Resort & Spa
Excellent
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Best Western Seven Seas
There was no internet and was not able to connect the tv to watch Netflix. No continental breakfast.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Hard Rock Hotel San Diego
Pool was fun but small
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle
Let me start with prefacing this review by saying “you get what you pay for”. The photos online are VERY deceiving. The property looks like it was recently renovated but if you take a closer look, you can tell that it was budget friendly and poorly done. The entry/exit situation is confusing for ...
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Handlery Hotel
Great and easy!
Reviewed on 21 Mar 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 Birch Aquarium and Salk Institute for Biological Studies.
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.
