Upper Hermosa
La Jolla
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Popular places to visit

La Jolla Cove
A charming neighbourhood north of San Diego offering great shops, fine restaurants and pristine beaches as well as opportunities to get out and enjoy local sports.

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.

Birch Aquarium
A popular attraction taking you deep into the Pacific waters, this aquarium dates back over 100 years and houses marine life from 60 different habitats.

Windansea Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Windansea Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to La Jolla. Wander the seaside or discover the area's sunsets.
Things to do

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

San Diego Whale Watching & Dolphin Cruise

San Diego Explorer Pass: Save up to 50 Percent - Includes USS Midway

City Cruises San Diego: Premier Bottomless Mimosa Brunch Cruise
Top hotels in Upper Hermosa

Sheraton San Diego Resort
The hotel was clean, festive and helpful. Very accommodating. I will definitely come back.
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025

Lafayette Hotel & Club
The hotel is big on charm and decor. It was in 1937 and the guest rooms haven’t been enlarged or highly modernized. What they did get is a big dash of kitsch. Clashing wall paper, canopied beds, retro appliances, and a huge room bar (you pay per drink). We took a second floor poolside room with a ...
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025

The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection
Breakfast buffet was good. Room was clean. Friendly and helpful staff. San Diego was beautiful!
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025

Legacy Resort Hotel & Spa
Very well and clean
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego
the staff was very accommodating and the food options nearby were all very delicious!
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025

Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel
Yes
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Upper Hermosa

Lower Hermosa
Lower Hermosa might not have many top sights, but Bird Rock and Windansea Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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

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

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

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.

Muirlands West
When in Muirlands West, you can plan a visit to Mount Soledad National Veterans Memorial and Windansea Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.


