La Jolla Shores Travel Guide

La Jolla

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)
Take the family to visit the sea animals who live in Birch Aquarium during your trip to La Jolla. Wander the seaside or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.
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Top hotels in La Jolla Shores

La Jolla Shores Hotel

La Jolla Shores Hotel

3 out of 5
8110 Camino Del Oro La Jolla CA
Fully refundable
The price is 6.238.204 ₫ per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
6.238.204 ₫
per night
4 Oct - 5 Oct
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,340 reviews)
"Incredible"

Reviewed on 3 Sept 2026

La Jolla Shores Hotel
Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego

Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego

4 out of 5
1 Market Pl San Diego CA
The price is 5.188.527 ₫ per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
5.188.527 ₫
per night
8 Sept - 9 Sept
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 ...
Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
California Suites Hotel

California Suites Hotel

2 out of 5
5415 Clairemont Mesa Blvd San Diego CA
The price is 2.088.447 ₫ per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
2.088.447 ₫
per night
20 Sept - 21 Sept
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 ...
California Suites Hotel
Wyndham San Diego Bayside

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

4 out of 5
1355 N Harbor Drive San Diego CA
The price is 3.967.007 ₫ per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
3.967.007 ₫
per night
20 Sept - 21 Sept
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
Paradise Point Resort & Spa

Paradise Point Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
1404 Vacation Rd San Diego CA
The price is 5.421.045 ₫ per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
5.421.045 ₫
per night
7 Sept - 8 Sept
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
The Dana on Mission Bay

The Dana on Mission Bay

3.5 out of 5
1710 W Mission Bay Dr San Diego CA
The price is 4.188.627 ₫ per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
4.188.627 ₫
per night
8 Sept - 9 Sept
Stay at this hotel in San Diego. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a marina and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4,452 reviews)
"The Dana is always our “go to” hotel in San Diego. When we bring our dogs, it is even better. This hotel is very dog friendly and that makes such a difference for our trips. Dogs are part of the family and being able to include them is fantastic. The hotel is beautiful, convenient, on the bay, and ..."

Reviewed on 3 Sept 2026

The Dana on Mission Bay
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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 Torrey Pines Golf Course or Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve 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 Marine Street Beach 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.

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