Popular places to visit

La Jolla Cove
A charming neighbourhood north of San Diego offering great shops, fine restaurants and pristine beaches as well as opportunities to get out and enjoy local sports.

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.

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.

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
A popular attraction taking you deep into the Pacific waters, this aquarium dates back over 100 years and houses marine life from 60 different habitats.

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

San Diego Old Town Trolley Hop-On Hop-Off Tour

San Diego Whale Watching Cruise

San Diego City Lights Night Tour

City Cruises San Diego: Premier Bottomless Mimosa Brunch Cruise
Top hotels in Bird Rock

Hampton Inn San Diego/Mission Valley
Room was clean,buffet bkfast was good,staff were friendly & helpful!
Reviewed on 10 Dec, 2025

Hotel del Coronado, Curio Collection by Hilton
Magical
Reviewed on 9 Dec, 2025

The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection
Everything was perfect
Reviewed on 6 Dec, 2025

Legacy Resort Hotel & Spa
All was great
Reviewed on 8 Dec, 2025

Lafayette Hotel & Club
The hotel is big on charm and decor. It was in 1937 and the guest rooms haven’t been enlarged or highly modernized. What they did get is a big dash of kitsch. Clashing wall paper, canopied beds, retro appliances, and a huge room bar (you pay per drink). We took a second floor poolside room with a ...
Reviewed on 11 Dec, 2025

Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel
Staff is very nice , the place is clean and in a great location
Reviewed on 6 Dec, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Bird Rock

Upper Hermosa
When in Upper Hermosa, you can plan a visit to Bird Rock and Windansea Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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.

Lower Hermosa
Lower Hermosa might not have many top sights, but Bird Rock and Windansea Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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.

La Jolla Alta
While La Jolla Alta isn't home to many top sights, Tourmaline Surfing Park and Bird Rock are some notable places to visit nearby.

Beach Barber Tract
If you're spending some time in Beach Barber Tract, Windansea Beach and Marine Street Beach are top sights worth seeing.





