Upper Hermosa Travel Guide
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Upper Hermosa
Hard Rock Hotel San Diego
This place was great clean and so welcoming I would stay again
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
The Sofia Hotel
AC so loud woke us up every time it came on. Bed extremely uncomfortable. View from window of a large coolant machine. Loud which we expected from gaslamp. Very rude staff at check in. She was annoyed that we booked with expedia and therefore we feel we got the worst room on the property #201. Love ...
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Paradise Point Resort & Spa
Cockroachs in the room, had a new born and smell very bad of cleaning supply
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Hotel del Coronado, Curio Collection by Hilton
The room was clean and recently updated. The ocean view was lovely and did not disappoint. The property was very clean and well-maintained. A few negatives we did notice: Being located on a balcony room did have some noise that reached us from the restaurants and bars below. We did get a few ants ...
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection
Clean
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Wyndham San Diego Bayside
Staff were friendly. Area was convenient for our trip as it was across the street from the Cruise port.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
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.
Bird Rock
If you're spending some time in Bird Rock, Pacific Beach and Mission and Pacific Beaches are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
