La Jolla Shores

La Jolla, CA

A view of La Jolla Shores looking north towards Torrey Pines.
The Ellen Browning Scripps Memorial Pier is an icon of Scripps Institution of Oceanography.
Kellogg Park is a large grassy park with a playground located at La Jolla Shores Beach.
La Jolla is a premier snorkeling spot, and a kayak and snorkel tour lets you explore.
Dine and shop along Avenida De La Playa in La Jolla Shores.

La Jolla Shores - La Jolla, CA Area Guide

Enjoy the beach life

Coast Beach Shopping Parks

A picturesque beach area with amazing views, La Jolla Shores sits about two miles north of La Jolla's downtown area. Life in this neighborhood revolves around the beach, where you can surf, paddle board, scuba dive, or kick back in the sun. If you want to see what it looks like underneath the water, visit the La Jolla Underwater Park, a sea lion hangout and a great place for snorkeling.

Expect to see well-designed houses near the water, along with a few apartment buildings farther inland. The neighborhood's dining scene combines the usual cafes and taco shops found at the beach with luxurious restaurants matching the neighborhood's vibe. The Marine Room, a French restaurant, sits right on the water. It doesn't take much to find a fun place to shop in La Jolla Shores. Surf and beachwear shops, such as the eclectic Ocean Girl, line Avenida De La Playa.

Explore the Neighborhood

Kellogg Park is a large grassy park with a playground located at La Jolla Shores Beach.

La Jolla is a premier snorkeling spot, and a kayak and snorkel tour lets you explore.

Dine and shop along Avenida De La Playa in La Jolla Shores.

Many residents in La Jolla Shores opt for condos as their primary choice of residence.

The Scripps Coaster Meander Trail winds along the coast for about a half mile.

La Jolla Shores offers pristine beaches for locals and visitors.

Rent Trends

As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in La Jolla Shores is $2,195 for a studio, $2,088 for one bedroom, and $3,931 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in La Jolla Shores has increased by 1.1% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 325 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,195/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 750 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,088/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,133 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,931/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

50 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

20 / 100

Very Drivable

Drivability

80 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

60 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 10 Minute Walk

Groceries

80 / 100

Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

50 / 100

Fair Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

50 / 100

Fair Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

50 / 100

Recreation

Very Large Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

80 / 100

Fair Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

40 / 100

Local Vibe

Mostly Calm Atmosphere

Vibrancy

20 / 100

Fair Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

40 / 100

Not Noisy

Quiet Score

90 / 100

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.