La Jolla, CA

Travel Guide

La Jolla showing general coastal views, swimming and a sandy beach
Ellen Browning Scripps Park which includes rugged coastline, general coastal views and waves
Ellen Browning Scripps Park featuring rocky coastline and general coastal views
Torrey Pines State Beach showing a sunset, rugged coastline and general coastal views
Mount Soledad showing a sunset, a city and landscape views

Where to stay in La Jolla

Birch Aquarium showing marine life and interior views

La Jolla Shores

4.5/5(129 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in La Jolla Shores, La Jolla Beach and Birch Aquarium are top sights worth seeing.

La Jolla Shores
La Jolla Cove which includes rugged coastline and general coastal views as well as a small group of people

Village of La Jolla

4.5/5(322 area reviews)

Seaside community offering scuba diving, surfing, and picturesque beaches like La Jolla Cove. Explore Mount Soledad, Museum of Contemporary Art, and indulge in upmarket dining and shopping along Prospect Street and Girard Avenue.

Village of La Jolla
Driving South on the old coast hwy 101 I stopped and parked my car to capture this awesome sight for the first day of Spring in San Diego. #roadtrip

Torrey Pines

4.5/5(119 area reviews)

Boasting the highly-ranked Torrey Pines Golf Course, this coastal neighborhood offers 42% parks and open spaces, with easy access to I-5. Explore nearby Torrey Pines State Park and beach for stunning ocean views.

Torrey Pines
Beautiful sunsets of San  Diego.

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.

Country Club
La Jolla

Beach Barber Tract

4.5/5(52 area reviews)

While visiting Beach Barber Tract, you might make a stop by sights like Windansea Beach and Marine Street Beach.

Beach Barber Tract
Low tide love.

Bird Rock

If you're spending some time in Bird Rock, Pacific Beach and Mission and Pacific Beaches are top sights worth seeing.

Bird Rock
Inn By The Sea La Jolla

Inn By The Sea La Jolla

3.5 out of 5
7830 Fay Ave, La Jolla, CA
The price is AED 552 per night from Nov 2 to Nov 3
AED 552
AED 635 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in La Jolla. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,664 reviews)
Comfortable, clean, convenient, walk to great restaurants. Beautiful pool.

Reviewed on 23 October 2025

Inn By The Sea La Jolla
La Jolla Shores Hotel

La Jolla Shores Hotel

3 out of 5
8110 Camino Del Oro, La Jolla, CA
The price is AED 878 per night from Nov 20 to Nov 21
AED 878
AED 1,178 total
20 Nov - 21 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in La Jolla. Enjoy a beach locale, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,369 reviews)
Great location on the beach! Loved the courtyard area with games. The pool was great, and the location to local restaurants and kayak tours was all within walking distance. Big plus for us! The rooms are simple and very clean. Loved the commons area, coffee provided in the morning, and beach ...

Reviewed on 22 October 2025

La Jolla Shores Hotel
San Diego Marriott La Jolla

San Diego Marriott La Jolla

4 out of 5
4240 La Jolla Village Dr, La Jolla, CA
The price is AED 599 per night from Nov 21 to Nov 22
AED 599
AED 690 total
21 Nov - 22 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in La Jolla. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,113 reviews)
It was great to have rental car company at the premises, but wished that the hotel had a charging station for electric vehicles. Lived that Starbucks is very close by.

Reviewed on 24 October 2025

San Diego Marriott La Jolla
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Spanish Casita in the Village of La Jolla - Walk to Everything

Spanish Casita in the Village of La Jolla - Walk to Everything

La Jolla
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in La Jolla. Enjoy free WiFi, patios, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Mission Beach and ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (241 reviews)
Great stay. Wonderful hospitality.

Reviewed on 12 October 2025

Spanish Casita in the Village of La Jolla - Walk to Everything
La Jolla Cottage by the Sea

La Jolla Cottage by the Sea

La Jolla
Stay at this apartment in La Jolla. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and balconies. Popular attractions Mission Beach and Mission Bay are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (128 reviews)
We had an amazing time staying at this little cottage in La Jolla. Very clean room with lots of extra amenities and a nice balcony view of the neighborhood. Mark and Marty were very helpful and kind to us during our stay, and we would love to come back again!

Reviewed on 15 October 2025

La Jolla Cottage by the Sea
December Specials/Pool/Views/Corporate Retreats

December Specials/Pool/Views/Corporate Retreats

La Jolla
Stay at this vacation home in La Jolla. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Mission Beach and Mission Bay are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (25 reviews)
Lovely house, with amazing views! House is a little outdated, but wasn’t a problem for us! Would definitely go back!

Reviewed on 29 September 2025

December Specials/Pool/Views/Corporate Retreats
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of La Jolla

4.6
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
618
5 - Excellent 70%
4 - Good
216
4 - Good 25%
3 - Okay
37
3 - Okay 4%
2 - Disappointing
3
2 - Disappointing 0%
1 - Terrible
5
1 - Terrible 1%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

The most beautiful place in San Diego!!!

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

La Jolla is a cool get away but it’s like every one can tell you are from out of town and doesn’t have manners almost got hit crossing the street twice, the beach is clean and it’s what you expect from a uppity beach area don’t expect friendly hello

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

The hiking trails are amazing!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Beautiful area

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

La Jolla is very beautiful with amazing views, delicious restaurants and interesting shops. Will definitely visit again soon! :)

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

We’ve been coming to La Jolla for the past 22 years. It’s our home away from home.