La Jolla Shores
La Jolla
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Popular places to visit
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.
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
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.
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.
Things to do
San Diego Whale Watching & Dolphin Cruise
San Diego Old Town Trolley Hop-On Hop-Off Tour
Speed Boat Adventure Tour: Thrills on the San Diego Bay
San Diego: Unlimited Ride & Play Pass at Belmont Park
San Diego: 3 Hour Whale Watch Cruise with Legacy Whale Watch
Top hotels in La Jolla Shores
La Jolla Shores Hotel
We booked our stay back in January for the end of April. I got a call from the hotel about 3 days before our stay asking if we would be willing to change from a king room to 2 queens. I told them that we would really like to have the king if it’s available. They told me it would be a huge help if ...
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Best Western Seven Seas
This is absolutely the most disgusting hotel I’ve ever stayed at. I booked it on Expedia and the pictures looked gorgeous. I got to the hotel and although check in was easy, that was the only good thing about the entire stay. The rooms don’t look like the pictures at all, it’s clear they used professional ...
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Paradise Point Resort & Spa
It was beautiful! It was a private getaway with lost of things to do…. Put-put golf, the beach, just a wonderful place to relax!
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Hard Rock Hotel San Diego
The Sofia Hotel
Spent a few nights before our cruise. Very convenient to Port, Little Italy, Gaslamp District
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection
Nice hotel. Clean and pleasent staff
Reviewed on 2 May 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.
