La Jolla Shores, La Jolla: Homes for Sale & Neighborhood Guide
A beach neighborhood around a mile-long sandy beach, Kellogg Park and Scripps Pier, just north of the Village.
La Jolla Shores is a beach and residential neighborhood in La Jolla, north of the Village and south of Scripps Institution of Oceanography, in ZIP 92037. The tract opened in the mid-1920s. In September 2026 the 92037 median detached sale was $3,407,500 (GSDAR). Market figures here are for all of 92037. La Jolla Shores has about 1,500 detached homes and 900 attached homes such as condos, townhomes and apartments (U.S. Census ACS 2020–2024).
Boundary: approximate neighborhood outline by Jamile Storck and Jed Bratt. Map tiles © Esri, HERE, Garmin, USGS, NGA, EPA, USDA, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors.
La Jolla Shores Market · September 2026
ZIP 92037 · compared with September 2025
Source: Greater San Diego Association of REALTORS® Local Market Update for 92037 (La Jolla), September 2026 (current as of Oct 5, 2026). Sept 2025 figures are as shown in the same report. All data from the San Diego MLS. Medians do not account for sale concessions. Small sample sizes can swing percentages.
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The vibe
La Jolla Shores is mostly single-family homes on flat and gently sloping streets, plus condos near the beach.
Source: Wikipedia, La Jolla Shores.
Things to do
La Jolla Shores beach runs about a mile, from the cliffs north of La Jolla Cove to Black’s Beach, with Kellogg Park and Scripps Pier along it. It is the only beach boat launch in the San Diego city limits and a favorite for kayaking, paddleboarding and snorkeling. A mosaic map of the underwater canyons offshore opened in Kellogg Park in 2020.
Source: Wikipedia, La Jolla Shores.
Schools
Torrey Pines Elementary
Grades K-5
Muirlands Middle
Grades 6-8
La Jolla High
Grades 9-12
Ratings out of 10: ELA and math = % of students meeting or exceeding the 2025 CAASPP standard, divided by 10; overall = average of the two. Source: California Dept. of Education (caaspp-elpac.ets.org). School assignment changes, so confirm with the district before you buy.
Getting around
La Jolla Blvd, Torrey Pines Rd and La Jolla Parkway connect La Jolla to I-5, and MTS Route 30 runs through La Jolla to UTC, where the UC San Diego Blue Line trolley stops.
Source: San Diego MTS.
Neighborhood Insight
Scripps Pier is 1,084 feet long, and ocean readings have been taken there since 1916. La Jolla Shores is the only beach boat launch in the San Diego city limits.
Source: Wikipedia, Scripps Pier.
Around La Jolla Shores
La Jolla Shores FAQ
Where is La Jolla Shores?
La Jolla Shores is north of the Village of La Jolla and south of Scripps Institution of Oceanography, in ZIP 92037.
What was the median home price in La Jolla Shores in September 2026?
For ZIP 92037, the September 2026 median sale price was $3,407,500 for detached homes and $1,595,000 for attached homes (GSDAR Local Market Update). These are ZIP-wide figures for 92037, which covers nearly all of La Jolla.
How long are La Jolla Shores homes taking to sell?
In September 2026, detached homes in 92037 sold in a median of 45 days and attached homes in 33 days (GSDAR).
Which schools serve La Jolla Shores?
San Diego Unified runs Torrey Pines Elementary on Cliffridge Ave, plus Muirlands Middle and La Jolla High. Check your exact address with the SDUSD School Finder.
Who can help me buy or sell a home in La Jolla Shores?
Jamile Storck (DRE 01920597) and Jed Bratt (DRE 01891062) help buyers and sellers in La Jolla Shores and across La Jolla.
Neighborhoods Nearby
Twelve neighborhoods closest to La Jolla Shores, with Sept 2026 median sale prices by ZIP from GSDAR.
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