La Jolla, CA

Travel Guide

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Where to stay in La Jolla

Find the best La Jolla areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
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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.

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La Jolla Shores

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

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Bird Rock

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

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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 Geisel Library or Torrey Pines Golf Course 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.

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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.

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 696 per night from Nov 15 to Nov 16
AED 696
AED 800 total
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in La Jolla. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
Inn By The Sea La Jolla
La Jolla Cove Suites

La Jolla Cove Suites

3 out of 5
1155 Coast Blvd La Jolla CA
The price is AED 869 per night from Nov 30 to Dec 1
AED 869
AED 999 total
30 Nov - 1 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in La Jolla. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful ...
La Jolla Cove Suites
La Jolla Shores Hotel

La Jolla Shores Hotel

3 out of 5
8110 Camino Del Oro La Jolla CA
The price is AED 856 per night from Dec 6 to Dec 7
AED 856
AED 1,217 total
6 Dec - 7 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in La Jolla. Enjoy a beach locale, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,338 reviews)
"Great hotel!"

Reviewed on 2 November 2026

La Jolla Shores Hotel
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La Jolla Beach House. 2 Minute Walk to the Beach!

La Jolla Beach House. 2 Minute Walk to the Beach!

San Diego CA
Stay at this vacation home in La Jolla. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and a pool table. Popular attractions Mission Beach and Mission Bay are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (19 reviews)
"We spent three nights here for a family reunion and enjoyed every minute of it. Great communication with the host. I highly recommend!"

Reviewed on 20 August 2026

La Jolla Beach House. 2 Minute Walk to the Beach!
Perfect for Families. Unobstructed Park and Ocean Views. Steps to Sand.

Perfect for Families. Unobstructed Park and Ocean Views. Steps to Sand.

San Diego CA
Book a stay at this beach vacation home in La Jolla. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a garden. Popular attractions Mission Bay and Mission Beach are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (208 reviews)
"Steps to the beach. Clean. I could tell the host family cares. Basket of snacks, beach toys, surf board and boogie boards! The house was clean and the JOY was contagious! Wish I was still there. Thank you for an enjoyable time!"

Reviewed on 18 October 2026

Perfect for Families. Unobstructed Park and Ocean Views. Steps to Sand.
3 Blocks From Beach, Free Kayak Rentals

3 Blocks From Beach, Free Kayak Rentals

San Diego CA
Stay at this condo in La Jolla. Enjoy laundry facilities, balconies, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Mission Bay and Mission Beach are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (185 reviews)
"We enjoyed this place but it's not for everyone. It's a little funky but well appointed. I appreciated all the beach supplies at our disposal. The bedding & towels were good quality. We had a good hillside view & lots of birds on the little deck, which despite being surrounded by other places, was ..."

Reviewed on 27 October 2026

3 Blocks From Beach, Free Kayak Rentals
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La Jolla Cove

9.4/10 (8,246 reviews)
If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, La Jolla Cove might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to La Jolla. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.
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