Below is a list I've compiled of "Things to Do in La Jolla"! I hope you enjoy exploring La Jolla and letting my list be your guide!

  1. Watch the Sea Lions and Seals at the Children’s Pool on Coast Blvd. 
  2. Visit the Cave Store on Coast Blvd. and walk the stairs down to the historic cave.
  3. Enjoy lunch or dinner at George’s at the Cove on the ocean view terrace.
  4. Experience the Mt. Soledad Veteran’s Memorial and take in the 360 degree view!
  5. Take a Kayak tour on the waters of La Jolla Cove.
  6. Have a cup of organically-grown coffee from Bird Rock Coffee Roasters in lovely Bird Rock.
  7. Attend a book-signing event at Warwick’s bookstore on Girard Avenue.
  8. Have lunch at the historic and beautiful La Valencia Hotel on Prospect Street.
  9. Spend an afternoon in the sun at the La Jolla Shores beach.
  10. Attend a performance at the famous La Jolla Playhouse on the UCSD Campus.
  11. Spend the day discovering the wonders of the sea at the Birch Aquarium.
  12. Visit the Athenaeum Music Library in the Village and enjoy one of their mini-concerts.
  13. Museum of Contemporary Art - take in the fabulous ocean view from the Edwards Garden Gallery, or lunch on the patio at the Museum Cafe.
  14. Watch the hang gliders at the Torrey Pines Glider Port on Torrey Pines Scenic Drive… or if you’re feeling adventurous go tandem paragliding!
  15. Estancia La Jolla Hotel and Spa – this spa resort located on North Torrey Pines Road exudes rustic elegance from the moment that you arrive!
  16. Dine on appetizers at Mustangs & Burros located at the Estancia La Jolla Hotel and Spa. Approach the inviting rustic rancho style bar and lounge with its grand outdoor fireplace and extraordinary Spanish atmosphere.
  17. Enjoy one of the many delicacies at Girard Gourmet, a La Jolla staple for 22 years on Girard Avenue.
  18. The La Jolla Historical Society - located on Eads Avenue, is dedicated to the discovery, collection and preservation of La Jolla's heritage.
  19. Enjoy a breakfast of “egg steamers” with a spectacular view at the historic Brockton Villa Restaurant on Coast Blvd.
  20. Explore the many shops of the La Jolla Village.
  21. Take in the breathtaking surf at Windansea Beach.
  22.  Sample a famous local brew at Karl Strauss Brewery on Wall Street.
  23. Take a stroll or jog along beautiful Coast Blvd.
  24. Play a round of Golf at Torrey Pines Golf Course, one of the most beautiful golf courses in the country. Residents call (619)570-1234, Non-Residents call (877)581-7171 to reserve a tee time!      
  25. San Diego Mormon Temple – an architectural masterpiece located off of Nobel Drive.
  26. La Jolla Farmer’s Market - Come experience the community feel, live music, creative artisans, diverse food court, and local farm-fresh fruits, vegetables, and flowers.  Every Sunday from 9am – 1pm at La Jolla Elementary on the corner of Girard Avenue and Genter Street.
  27. Take in the views of Cuvier Park, also called The Wedding Bowl, a small park 5 steps below street level located at Coast Blvd. and Cuvier Street.
  28. Wipe Out Beach – just south of the Children’s Pool, a glorious local slice of the shoreline right next to Whale View Point.
  29. Eat, Walk and Drink through beautiful La Jolla with the Taste of La Jolla Wine Tours! Call (858)551-5115 to schedule a tour!
  30. Catch your favorite comedian at The Comedy Store on Pearl Street.
  31. Dine at the Marine Room, located on Spindrift Drive at La Jolla Shores for high tide or a sunset!  Call (866)644-2351 for reservations.
  32. Spike & Mike’s Festival of Animation – a bold new innovation in animation with shows monthly in La Jolla.
  33. San Diego Prestige – located on Fay Avenue, rent an exotic car for the day and drive the car of your dreams!
  34. Grande Colonial Hotel – La Jolla’s oldest original hotel located on Prospect Street.
  35. Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve - located on North Torrey Pines Road, an unusual place and one that offers a great diversity of things to do and see such as guided nature walks, hiking trails and bird sightings.
  36. The 12 Green Dragon Buildings – a collection of land hugging cottages occupied by a loose collection of galleries and boutiques in La Jolla Downtown Village on Prospect Street just east of Ivanhoe Street.
  37. La Jolla Music Society's SummerFest - a nationally-recognized chamber music festival featuring over 70 world-class artists and ensembles performing concerts.
  38. The Peter Lik Gallery – experience what makes Peter Lik the most important landscape photographer in the world at his gallery on Prospect Street.
  39. St. James Gift Shop – find a unique gift for a loved one in this charming gift shop at St. James-By-the-Sea, an Episcopal Church on Prospect Street.
  40.  Swim with Leopard Sharks at La Jolla Cove
  41. La Jolla Heights Natural Park – take Brodiaea Way to Encelia Drive and keep walking. It’s approximately a 10 minute stroll leading to the La Jolla Reservoir with panoramic views of La Jolla.
  42. Salk Institute for Biological Studies - If you're even a mild architecture buff, the Salk Institute is a must-see.  Perched on some of the tallest cliffs in La Jolla, the Salk is perhaps the most famous building that Louis Kahn ever designed. Take in a sunset, walk around the grounds, relax and be amazed.
  43. Shell Beach - this little beach has a tide pool area at low tide. It is at the south end of Ellen Browning Scripps Park in La Jolla at the bottom of a small cement stairway.
  44. Alcala Gallery - a delightful stop in La Jolla Village on Silverado Street. See exhibits from the Southern California School of Art artists who worked on landscapes of the area.
  45. Stuart Collection of Sculpture at UCSD - enriches the San Diego community by building and maintaining a unique collection of site-specific sculpture by leading artists of our time.
  46. Surf at the La Jolla Beaches or learn to surf at the Surf Diva Surf School. Call (858)454-8273 for lessons!
  47. La Jolla Chamber Music Society – enjoy their many different series of dance, piano and chamber events located on Ivanhoe Avenue.
  48. Enjoy one of your favorite musical groups or singers at UCSD’s Rimac Arena.
  49. Fingerhut Gallery – located on Prospect Street and particularly notable for it’s highly impressive collection of limited edition prints. Don’t miss Dr. Seuss’ original works of art!
  50. Enjoy a picnic at Kellogg Park, a large grassy park located at La Jolla Shores beach.