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La Jolla Shores

8200 Camino del Oro, La Jolla, CA
As featured in San Diego for free
Ranked #3 of 27 attractions in La Jolla
4.5 of 5 stars 76 Reviews
Type: Beaches, Neighborhoods
Activities: Scuba diving
Description: Mile-long beach features gentle waves during the summer months, making this spot a prime spot for novice scuba divers.
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san diego
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48 reviews 48 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2012 NEW

This is one of San Diego's finest beaches. The community and beach our exceptional. This is the perfect place for family or honeymooners or empty nester's. La Jolla the jewel will not disappoint. More

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Dallas, Texas
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

This is a great beach protected by the cove enough for beginning surfers. You are not worried about high tide as much. There are several good places to get an hour lesson and a soft board to rent. Everyone should try surfing at least once in their life! More

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San Diego, California
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

We are so lucky to live near La Jolla! This is a great place to bring out of town guests! They love it too! More

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Phoenix, Arizona
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012
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The best part of our stay at La Jolla Shores was the actual beach front location -- and I mean right on the sand! We also loved the restaurant on premises which offered never-ending ocean views, lovely! The only thing that took away from our experience was starting VERY early in the morning they stacked kayak boats on the beach... More

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Crowley, Texas, United States
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012

my husband actually did a shore dive right at LaJolla shores. It was nice and clean and lots of families there. More

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Gatesville, TX
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103 reviews 103 reviews
Reviews in 42 cities Reviews in 42 cities
76 helpful votes 76 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012
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La Jolla Shores is a must see when in the San Diego area. We took the local metro bus from downtown San Diego to La Jolla even though the walk was a few blocks from the shoreline. This was a short day trip after our cruise. Arrived during the seal birthing season was a real treat. We sat and watched... More

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Bayonne, New Jersey
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2012

Premium shops, friendly store owners-overall great atmosphere!...visit prospect place for sure... More

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Valley Forge, Pennsylvania
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2012

So let me first say that I'm a Pennsylvania native whose annual beach trips means going to the Jersey shore. I've visited the beaches at Tel Aviv, Israel, Myrtle Beach in SC, Miama, Fl, as well as a beach near Seattle, Washington. La Jolla is the prettiest I've ever seen. We just went yesterday (May 4 th 2012) and there... More

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San Diego
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63 reviews 63 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2012

I absolutely adore this place. Pack a lunch, waltz through the grass lawn section find a open area under a tree and impress that certain someone. Girls will think it's a scene from the Notebook, it's got that magical essence to it. Afterwards (be sure to wear your bathing suit underneath your urban clothes, unless your really confident or don't... More

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Nashville, Tennessee
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2012

Seals, seals, and more seals. Neat experience, and fun for all ages. More

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