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)
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.
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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
The price is β‚Ή22,219 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
β‚Ή22,219
β‚Ή31,068 total
21 Sept - 22 Sept
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,349 reviews)
"Best location. Great time. Parking was tough if you arrive early and want to check out late. The staff took care of the issue and was great. Thanks"

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2026

La Jolla Shores Hotel
Handlery Hotel

Handlery Hotel

3.5 out of 5
950 Hotel Cir N San Diego CA
The price is β‚Ή10,661 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
β‚Ή10,661
β‚Ή12,255 total
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
Handlery Hotel
Best Western Seven Seas

Best Western Seven Seas

3 out of 5
411 Hotel Circle South San Diego CA
The price is β‚Ή8,111 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
β‚Ή8,111
β‚Ή9,323 total
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
Best Western Seven Seas
Paradise Point Resort & Spa

Paradise Point Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
1404 Vacation Rd San Diego CA
The price is β‚Ή19,937 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
β‚Ή19,937
β‚Ή27,991 total
18 Oct - 19 Oct
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! (2,881 reviews)
"Our stay was great! Everything was easy to get to, and the whole family had a really good time. We will definitely be back. The only downside was the pricing. The food at the BearFoot Bar and Grill was a little expensive, and we felt the General Store was way overpriced. Other than that, we had a ..."

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2026

Paradise Point Resort & Spa
California Suites Hotel

California Suites Hotel

2 out of 5
5415 Clairemont Mesa Blvd San Diego CA
The price is β‚Ή7,680 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
β‚Ή7,680
β‚Ή8,812 total
21 Sept - 22 Sept
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 ...
8/10 Very good! (2,965 reviews)
"Bed was comfortable. Hot rub jets were not working but there was pool towels."

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2026

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 β‚Ή14,588 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
β‚Ή14,588
β‚Ή20,250 total
28 Sept - 29 Sept
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 ...
8.4/10 Very good! (6,327 reviews)
"This property seriously needs to be updated. Carpet taped down /c duct tape at the entry to the bathroom. Bathroom mirror had large areas where the mirror and light cover was wearing off. Deck railing had multiple large areas where paint was completely off. Room looked grungy. Not at all the quality ..."

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2026

Wyndham San Diego Bayside
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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 coastal road with a cliff on one side and a beach on the other.

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.

La Jolla Shores Travel Guide