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Elegance and ease along the Pacific
Sparkling La Jolla Shores stretches along the San Diego beachfront as both a vacation destination and a residential harbor. “La Jolla Shores’ elevated lifestyle is hard to find, even in other La Jolla neighborhoods,” says Sanjay Solomon, a top-selling La Jolla Realtor with Exude Realty. “Very few locations in San Diego have its blend of accessibility, relaxed walkability, upscale amenities, and fantastic schools — all with a true community feel.” Locals launch out in kayaks at the shore or travel in golf carts to a luxury resort with private beach access. It’s the kind of community where biking or walking to parks, shops and eateries happens year-round. Plus, major coastal and inland freeways flank the neighborhood, for easy access to the rest of San Diego and beyond.
Brick and Bell Cafe is a popular place to relax and chat with neighbors.
La Jolla Shores offers pristine beaches for locals and visitors.
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La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club, Birch Aquarium
Residents often hold memberships at both the Birch Aquarium, to enjoy year-round exploration of more than 60 habitats, and the award-winning La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club resort. In 2023, the club partnered with the Birch Aquarium to fund its unique potbelly seahorse exhibit. “La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club isn’t exclusive to just La Jolla Shores residents,” adds Solomon, “but living within a short golf-cart ride is a huge plus.” Club members can play tennis on 12 hard courts, sip cocktails by the pool and golf on the resort’s nine-hole, par-3 course. Access to a private beach is also one of the club’s perks, allowing members to relax in a cabana, paddleboard and snorkel in serene waters, or host elegant dinners on the sand.
La Jolla Shores also brims with ecological gems. Locals swim with friendly leopard sharks that return each summer to this crescent of shore, and snorkelers seek a menagerie of wildlife in the 6,000-acre San Diego La Jolla Underwater Park. Hikers head to the Scripps Coastal Meander Trail or the Birch Aquarium path. Sea caving tours are also available through expedition agencies, as well as surfing lessons with Surf Diva.
The Birch Aquarium gets visitors up close and personal with sea life.
La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club is prestigious destination offering golf, swimming and tennis.
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Avenida de la Playa dining, new MRKT Space
Eateries from upscale to casual include Caroline’s Seaside Café , a favorite spot to linger over coffee and brunch on the patio, and surfers walk right from the beach into Shore Rider Bar for refreshment. Along the main Avenida de la Playa corridor, the Italian trattoria Piatti folds the aroma of stone-hearth pizzas into the soft salt breeze. Across Avenida de la Playa, trendy new MRKT Space opened its second U.S. location in 2022 and is fast becoming the go-to for beach gear, organic groceries and gourmet meals. There’s also a Trader Joe’s two miles northeast, on Villa La Jolla Drive.
MRKT is an upscale market in La Jolla Shores with plenty of relaxation space.
Welcome to Shore Rider where everyday feels like summer in La Jolla Shores.
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Blufftop estates to inland condos
Designed as an oceanside community, La Jolla Shores’ curvy, thickly treed streetscapes slope gently toward the shore and hold a variety of appealing home styles. For around $2.5 million, homebuyers can find inland ranch-style cottages or condos that are just a 5-minute walk to the beach. Blufftop estates with panoramic views average $6 million, and beach-access mansions fetch between $5 million and $25 million. New-construction homes underway will likely push the pricing barrier. “Views from homes East of La Jolla Shores Drive sweep from Mount Soledad to La Jolla Village and across the ocean,” Solomon says. “Homes west of La Jolla Shores Drive also have beautiful views but tend to be smaller than those on the hill, although they’re closer to the beach.”
Ranch style homes with unique landscaping are throughout quiet neighborhoods of La Jolla Shores.
Stylish condos steps from La Jolla Shores offer beachside living at its best.
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Top-notch public and private schools
Public schools are within the San Diego Unified School District, and all three available to students in La Jolla Shores earn an A from Niche. Kids can start at Torrey Pines Elementary, a National Blue Ribbon School, and advance to Muirlands Middle and nearby La Jolla High. Popular private-school options include The Bishop’s School, which serves grades 6 through 12 and is ranked as California’s top Christian high school by Niche, and La Jolla Country Day, a PK-12 institution that Niche rates as San Diego’s second-best high school for STEM. For higher education, the Scripps Institution of Oceanography is a global leader in conservation, biodiversity and climate research.
La Jolla High School athletes can choose among more than two dozen sports.
La Jolla Country Day School is a world-renowned prep school located in La Jolla proper.
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Easy transit options, near San Diego International Airport
San Diego International Airport is only a 12-mile drive south, or residents can opt for San Diego Metro Transit at bus stops along La Jolla Shores Drive. At the Old Town Transit Center, the free Old Town Flyer — courtesy of the airport — heads directly to the terminals from 5 a.m. to midnight. “La Jolla Shores allows residents to be at the beach in 5 minutes or less, La Jolla Village in 10 minutes and to the freeways in 10 minutes or less,” Solomon says. “Getting stuck in traffic in and out of La Jolla is a big issue, and living in La Jolla Shores all but eliminates that hassle.”
La Jolla Shores is a coastal haven with a comfortable vibe.
Dine and shop along Avenida De La Playa in La Jolla Shores.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
La Jolla Shores
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Homicide
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Sexual Assault
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Assault with Weapon
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Robbery
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Burglary
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4
Motor Vehicle Theft
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Larceny
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Crime Score
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La Jolla Shores Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in La Jolla Shores, La Jolla sell after 50 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in La Jolla Shores, La Jolla over the last 12 months is $3,160,625, up 40% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Experience modern coastal living in this beautifully renovated first-floor 848 sf living space 1-bedroom + office, 1-bath condo located along the iconic Torrey Pines corridor in La Jolla. Every detail has been thoughtfully updated to create a stylish and comfortable retreat, featuring a bright open floor plan, modern finishes, recessed lighting, tile flooring, and a sleek modern kitchen with
A rare oceanfront opportunity, this mid-century architectural jewel by Russell Forester sits in one of the most coveted locations of La Jolla Shores, just steps from the world-renowned Marine Room. Designed with dramatic walls of glass framing endless Pacific vistas, the home features a floating dining room above the shoreline and nearly every room opening to unforgettable views. Indoor-outdoor
La Jolla Shores' vacation-everyday lifestyle is famed throughout the world for its vast sand beaches with perfect waves for swim or surf, its rugged and picturesque North Shore cliffs, the renowned La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club and chic cafes and restaurants. Just steps from all, this exceptional duplex offers a rare opportunity for a wonderful primary home or vacation residence and/or income.
Greg NoonanBerkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
La Jolla Shores' vacation-everyday lifestyle is famed throughout the world for its vast sand beaches with perfect waves for swim or surf, its rugged and picturesque North Shore cliffs, the renowned La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club and chic cafes and restaurants. Just steps from all, this exceptional duplex offers a rare opportunity for a wonderful primary home or vacation residence and/or income.
Greg NoonanBerkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Experience captivating ocean views from this top-floor penthouse in Building 3 of the La Jolla Shores Clubdominium. This beautiful 2-bedroom, 2-bath residence combines comfort in coastal living, offering the perfect retreat steps from the beach. Fully furnished and available November through April 2026.
Just 114 steps from the white sands of La Jolla Shores, this bright and inviting residence offers ocean views from the living room, dining area, and primary bedroom. A large sliding glass door opens to a private balcony — the perfect spot to enjoy your morning coffee or take in a breathtaking sunset. The home features two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and in-unit laundry for convenience. An
This beautifully furnished 2-bedroom, 2-bath residence combines comfort and coastal elegance, offering the perfect retreat steps from the beach. Spacious and bright. Two bedrooms plus office. Views of the white water from the living room, dining room, and kitchen. Fully furnished and available November 1st through December 2025, then February through May 2026.
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