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.
Scripps Pier
After visiting Scripps Pier, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in La Jolla. Discover the beautiful sunsets in this walkable area, or enjoy its surfing spots.
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.
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.
University of California, San Diego
Enjoy the collegiate 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.
Things to do
San Diego Old Town Trolley Hop-On Hop-Off Tour
San Diego Whale Watching & Dolphin Cruise
San Diego: 3 Hour Whale Watch Cruise with Legacy Whale Watch
Speed Boat Adventure Tour: Thrills on the San Diego Bay
Top hotels in La Jolla Shores
La Jolla Shores Hotel
Wonderful hotel with the perfect location! Close to restaurants/shops and coffee shops. Be sure to walk down the beach to Caroline’s Beach Cafe. Delicious food and beautiful view. Hotel staff were so nice and did a wonderful job of cleaning our room daily. Due to current renovations, we were upgraded ...
Reviewed on May 11, 2026
The Sofia Hotel
Wonderful location and the rooms are beautiful
Reviewed on May 11, 2026
Paradise Point Resort & Spa
We used to come here for many years with our kids in the early 2000's. Back then the resort was in great condition. The street pavement was smooth, for kids to ride scooters and skateboards. All the landscape lighting worked. All the paint was good, etc. They also had a guard gate which limited access ...
Reviewed on May 11, 2026
Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
Great location and clean hotel.
Reviewed on May 9, 2026
Hard Rock Hotel San Diego
It was awesome
Reviewed on May 11, 2026
The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection
The room was clean. We did have to call for room service. It seems like they don’t do it unless you call. There is also no microwave, which is annoying. But the room was clean and the pool/rec area was nice.
Reviewed on May 11, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around La Jolla Shores
La Jolla Heights
Though La Jolla Heights might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Birch Aquarium and La Jolla Beach.
Hidden Valley
While there might not be top attractions in Hidden Valley, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Mount Soledad National Veterans Memorial and La Jolla Beach.
La Jolla Village
Pristine beaches, 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
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in La Jolla Farms and surrounding area, you can visit Birch Aquarium and Salk Institute for Biological Studies.
Country Club
While Country Club might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like La Jolla Cove and Mount Soledad National Veterans Memorial.
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.
