La Jolla
- Address:La Jolla, California
- Hours:Open daily
- Admission:Free
Golfing, Good Place to Relax, Mountain Biking, Picnic Spot, Popular with Locals, Sunrise / Sunset, Swim & Snorkel, Beach, Cave, Town / City
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Immaculately landscaped parks, white-sand coves, upscale boutiques, and cliffs above deep, clear blue waters make it easy to understand why La Jolla translates from Spanish as “the jewel.”
La Jolla Village sits atop cliffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean on three sides. Girard Avenue and Prospect Streets are where you’ll find some of San Diego’s best restaurants and certainly its best boutique shopping. For a bit of old La Jolla, head to the La Jolla Historical Society and check out the vintage photos and beach memorabilia. La Jolla’s Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego gets ever-changing world-class exhibitions.
Outdoor enthusiasts will have plenty to indulge in at La Jolla. A wonderful walking path skirts the shoreline, beginning at the Children’s Pool, where a jetty protects the beach from big waves. You can watch sea lions up close as they lounge on the shore. Atop Point La Jolla, at the path’s eastern end is Ellen Browning Scripps Park, a tidy expanse of green lawns and palm trees. The area north of northeast of here is simply called “The Shores.” This is the spot where La Jolla’s cliffs meet the wide, sandy beaches north to Del Mar.
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I hadn't ridden a bike for over 30 years, but was persuaded to try this tour.
Well they say you never forget and luckily I hadn't!
There were 4 in our group, which was a nice number.
Our guide took us around the coast of beautiful La Jolla. We stopped from time to time, so that he could tell us about the area and local plant and wildlife etc.
We finished by riding back through the town.
Finally he dropped us off at our hotel for $25, which we thought was quite reasonable.
We enjoyed this trip very much. The guide was knowledgable and a good guy. Also the people working at their store were very friendly too.
Would definitely recommend.
This is such a great beach, easy access, beautiful views. Surfers and divers come here, so there's a great mix of people watching and swimming and just hanging out. The only downside is there is not much here for eating or drinking - you should bring your own food and snacks.
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For anyone who wants to see the beautiful shoreline of La Jolla, this is the tour to take. It is roughly a 3 mile walk (there and back) and there are lots of places to take pictures. It is hilly in parts and sometimes you are close to the cliffs, but the pace is slow. Our tour guide was very nice and quite knowledgeable about the area and the marine life. Donna C Toronto, Canada Continue Reading »
Practical Info
La Jolla lies 20 minutes northwest of San Diego, along Interstate 5. A bus takes you from downtown and stops at many sights en route. The surrounding area is home to the University of San Diego and several research institutes. There is plenty of shopping and restaurants in the Village, so plan on spending an afternoon here, longer if you’re staying for dinner.
