La Jolla Alta Travel Guide
La Jolla
Visit La Jolla Alta
Popular places to visit
La Jolla Cove
Enjoy world-class shopping, restaurants and beaches in the sparkling “Jewel City” along the ocean.
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.
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.
Birch Aquarium
See what lies beneath the waters of the Pacific Coast at this intimate and educational attraction at La Jolla beach, not far from downtown San Diego.
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.
Things to do
USS Midway Museum with Direct-to-Gate
City Cruises San Diego: Premier Bottomless Mimosa Brunch Cruise
San Diego: Museum of Illusions Entry Ticket
City Cruises San Diego: Signature Dinner Cruise
San Diego Whale Watching & Dolphin Cruise
San Diego Explorer Pass: Save up to 50 Percent - Includes USS Midway
Top hotels in La Jolla Alta
Paradise Point Resort & Spa
Always love coming here. Perfect for families. Lots of activities and things for kids and adults to do without even leaving the resort. Great location, views, everything!
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Best Western Seven Seas
Spent one night at this hotel and forgot to lock my car door for one hour while unloading and noticed all my belongings in my car were gone when I returned. The amount of time it took for the thieves to take my belongings seems calculated and I'm sure I was being watched. This hotel needs to monitor ...
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Hard Rock Hotel San Diego
We stayed for 2 nights (Fri-Sun). We stayed in the King Suite. The room was very clean, bathroom area was very clean, but not enough room in fridge for guests personal items storage, no microwave, but it wasn’t needed. The staff was very kind. The pool area was clean, as was the pool. Only suggestion ...
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection
Enjoyed my stay and the hotel offered basic amenities. Only downside is that there is no microwave on site at the hotel
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle
Room carpet smelled like urine, stairwells dirty, pool dirty, requested clean towels 3 times they were never delivered. Worst hotel I’ve ever stayed at. This hotel did not feel clean or safe.
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Handlery Hotel
Bathrooms were dirty. U don’t like carp d rooms. And they had no water bottle in the rooms for guest. The vending machines in my wing were out of drinks in general. I was not impressed.
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around La Jolla Alta
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.
Soledad South
When in Soledad South, you can plan a visit to Mount Soledad National Veterans Memorial and Mission Bay, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
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.
Bird Rock
If you're spending some time in Bird Rock, Pacific Beach and Mission and Pacific Beaches are top sights worth seeing.
Upper Hermosa
When in Upper Hermosa, you can plan a visit to Bird Rock and Windansea Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
