The La Jolla Shores Association Records document the history of the association from 1926-1973, with the bulk of the materials created from 1964-1972. The entire collection consists of paper materials such as correspondence, reports, and meeting minutes. The collection has been divided into five series: La Jolla Shores Association, General Office Files, Newspaper and Magazine Clippings, Community Attitude Survey, and Oversized Materials.

The La Jolla Shores Association series documents the early years of the association. Records date from 1963-1973; some items are not dated. The series includes a wide range of materials including La Jolla Shores Board of Directors correspondence; Planned District announcements, questionnaires, ordinance, proposals, research, and studies; the Protective Association's correspondence, minutes, and statements; and the La Jolla Shores Association by-laws and minutes. The series is divided into two sub-series: La Jolla Shores Files and Bound Files. All materials are organized alphabetically.

The General Office Files document the individuals and organizations connected with the La Jolla Shores Association.  Records in this collection date from 1926-1973, with the bulk of the documents ranging from 1965-1972. This series constitutes the bulk of the collection and includes reports, correspondence, newsletters, agendas, minutes, bulletins, and brochures from a multitude of individuals and organizations. Organizations included in this collection are: American Viewpoint, Inc., or the Council for Citizenship Education; C-3, or Citizens Coordinate for Century III; the California Roadside Council; Friends of the UCSD Library; as well as various City and County of San Diego organizations, including the Chamber of Commerce and City Council. Also included in this series are periodicals such as Journal of San Diego History and San Diego Magazine.  The series has two sub-series: Individuals and Organizations and Periodicals.  All materials are organized alphabetically.

The Newspaper and Magazine Clippings date from 1964-1974. Included in this series are clippings from the La Jolla-Light Journal; tourist brochures from around San Diego; articles about political trends, economics, and environmental concerns; news briefs from the La Jolla Shores Association meetings; and materials about community development. There is no filing order.

The Community Attitude Survey series is dated 1970. The survey was sponsored by the La Jolla Historical Society, La Jolla Shores Protective Association, La Jollans, Inc., All Who Love La Jolla, and the La Jolla Town Council. It was printed in the July 23 issue of the La Jolla Light-Journal, and passed out to residents at several locations around La Jolla.  The survey consisted of five yes or no questions. There is no filing order.

The Oversized Materials series dates from 1969-1972; some items are not dated. Included in this series is an undated La Jolla Street Map. All materials are organized alphabetically.