5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
The most beautiful place in San Diego!!!
La Jolla, CA
Travel Guide
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Where to stay in La Jolla
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Muirlands isn't home to many top sights, Bird Rock and Windansea Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.
San Diego Marriott La Jolla
4240 La Jolla Village Dr La Jolla CA
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Inn By The Sea La Jolla
7830 Fay Ave La Jolla CA
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La Jolla Cove Suites
1155 Coast Blvd La Jolla CA
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Popular places to visit
La Jolla Cove
4.5/5(4,767 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.
Torrey Pines Golf Course
4.5/5(83 reviews)
Play a round of golf in La Jolla at Torrey Pines Golf Course, and enjoy other activities such as surfing. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.
University of California, San Diego
4.5/5(1,077 reviews)
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.
La Jolla Beach
5/5(2 reviews)
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.
Birch Aquarium
4.5/5(19 reviews)
Take the family to visit the sea animals who live in Birch Aquarium during your trip to La Jolla. Wander the seaside or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.
Windansea Beach
4.5/5(26 reviews)
If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Windansea Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to La Jolla. Wander the seaside or discover the area's sunsets.
Things to do
San Diego Old Town Trolley Hop-On Hop-Off Tour
$55
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
San Diego City Lights Night Tour
$44
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
City Cruises San Diego: Whale & Dolphin Watching Adventure
$50
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
San Diego Whale Watching & Dolphin Cruise
$71
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
City Cruises San Diego: Premier Bottomless Mimosa Brunch Cruise
$79
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Reviews of La Jolla
4.6
Top Destination
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.
- La Jolla Cove
- Torrey Pines Golf Course
- University of California
- Birch Aquarium
- Windansea Beach
- VA Medical Center
- Black's Beach
- La Jolla Shores Park
- Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve
- Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla
- Bird Rock
- Torrey Pines Gliderport
- La Jolla Playhouse
- Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego
- La Jolla Tide Pools
- Children's Cove
- Scripps Pier
- Salk Institute for Biological Studies
- Mount Soledad National Veterans Memorial
- Cuvier Park
- Marine Street Beach
- Ellen Browning Scripps Park
- The Cave Store
- Calumet Park
- Athenaeum Music and Arts Library
- Map and Atlas Museum of La Jolla
- La Jolla Recreation Center