La Jolla Shores Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A pier extending into the ocean at sunset with cacti in the foreground.
A coastal beach with a pier extending into the ocean, surrounded by residential buildings and palm trees.
A beach with a pier extending into the ocean during sunset.
A pier extending into the ocean with waves lapping at its base.
A pier extending into the water with clear reflections on the wet surface.

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$99
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
San Diego Old Town Trolley Hop-On Hop-Off Tour
San Diego Whale Watching Tour

San Diego Whale Watching & Dolphin Cruise

NZ$123
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
San Diego Whale Watching & Dolphin Cruise
San Diego: Mission Bay Sunset Cruise

San Diego: Mission Bay Sunset Cruise

NZ$74
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
San Diego: Mission Bay Sunset Cruise
Learn to Stand Up Paddle Board in La Jolla

Learn to Stand Up Paddle Board in La Jolla

NZ$61
per traveller
Learn to Stand Up Paddle Board in La Jolla
San Diego Afternoon Sail

Spectacular Afternoon Sail on San Diego Bay

NZ$166
per adult
Spectacular Afternoon Sail on San Diego Bay
San Diego: Unlimited Ride & Play Pass at Belmont Park

San Diego: Unlimited Ride & Play Pass at Belmont Park

NZ$112
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
San Diego: Unlimited Ride & Play Pass at Belmont Park
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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
The price is NZ$605 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
NZ$605
30 Aug - 31 Aug
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 ...
La Jolla Shores Hotel
Paradise Point Resort & Spa

Paradise Point Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
1404 Vacation Rd San Diego CA
The price is NZ$525 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
NZ$525
7 Sept - 8 Sept
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. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,821 reviews)
"We had a great stay and a"

Reviewed on 9 Aug 2026

Paradise Point Resort & Spa
Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego

Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego

4 out of 5
1 Market Pl San Diego CA
The price is NZ$425 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
NZ$425
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy 6 restaurants, 3 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,780 reviews)
"Amazing venue but outstanding staff, very professional, curteous, poised and attentive to detail. Thank you for an exceptional stay!"

Reviewed on 8 Aug 2026

Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
Wyndham San Diego Bayside

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

4 out of 5
1355 N Harbor Drive San Diego CA
The price is NZ$358 per night from 12 Aug to 13 Aug
NZ$358
12 Aug - 13 Aug
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
San Diego Marriott La Jolla

San Diego Marriott La Jolla

4 out of 5
4240 La Jolla Village Dr La Jolla CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$359 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
NZ$359
3 Sept - 4 Sept
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 ...
San Diego Marriott La Jolla
California Suites Hotel

California Suites Hotel

2 out of 5
5415 Clairemont Mesa Blvd San Diego CA
The price is NZ$156 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
NZ$156
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.8/10 Good! (2,837 reviews)
"Es un buen lugar está todo Serca es un buen hotel"

Reviewed on 9 Aug 2026

California Suites Hotel
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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 cliff with a cave opening, overlooking a clear blue sea and a distant city skyline.

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 coastal landscape with cliffs and a sunset over the ocean.

Muirlands

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

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 Marine Street Beach are top sights worth seeing.

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