La Jolla Shores

Beautiful blossoms ranging from pink, orange and white complement the Spanish-style architecture of some of the most expensive real estate in all of California. There is a boardwalk that spans the length of the beach and is great for walking, rollerblading, bicycling or jogging. La Jolla Shores attracts travelers from nearby hotels as well as the locals year-round for scuba diving, surfing, swimming and offers great photo opportunities.

La Jolla Shores is a short distance from downtown La Jolla, a very high-end area with hotels, shops and galleries. The beauty of the La Jolla Shores is ideal for picnicking, tossing a Frisbee, strolling and enjoying the waves break. The La Jolla Shores is rich with marine life.

Lifeguards are stationed year round and children will like the modern playground with a bathroom, showers, and changing area at the sound end of the beach.

Parking:

There is one large parking lot for the La Jolla Shores at the foot of Calle Frescota, near the lifeguard station. Parking is pretty scarce after 10 am most summer days so it is best to arrive early or late. There is also street parking available.

Directions:

From the North:

Take the I-5 South and exit La Jolla Village Drive, West
Turn Left at Torrey Pines Road and follow it to La Shores Drive

From the South:
Take the I-5 North, exiting at Ardath Road
Take a right at La Jolla Shore Drive
Take a left at Avenida de la Playa
Take a right on Camino del Oro

Tips:

The beach gets crowded between 10 am and 4 pm most summer days. If you want privacy, plan for a late afternoon trip to La Jolla Shores and enjoy the sunset over the Pacific.

Nearby Attractions:

The Scripps Institute of Oceanography – lies north of La Jolla Shores and is open to the public and has an aquarium with live marine life. Birch Website