La Jolla CA Things To Do
Sightseeing
Beautiful 360-degree views of San Diego, right in our neighborhood.
270 locals recommend
Soledad Mountain
Beautiful 360-degree views of San Diego, right in our neighborhood.
Visit La Jolla Cove to see the sea lions and to access the Coast Trail to the north along the top of the cliffs. The nearby Children’s Pool to the south has harbor seals (baby seals from winter to spring). Nice walk between the two.
1327 locals recommend
La Jolla Cove
1100 Coast BlvdVisit La Jolla Cove to see the sea lions and to access the Coast Trail to the north along the top of the cliffs. The nearby Children’s Pool to the south has harbor seals (baby seals from winter to spring). Nice walk between the two.
Torrey Pines State Reserve has great vistas and hikes.
1108 locals recommend
Torrey Pines State Reserve
12600 North Torrey Pines RoadTorrey Pines State Reserve has great vistas and hikes.
At Torrey Pines Glider Port, you can sit on top of the cliffs and watch the paragliders. In the winter you can sometimes spot whales offshore. There’s a good sandwich shop and if you’re feeling brave you can go on a tandem glide. There is a trail leading down to Blacks Beach, a clothing optional beach and a killer surf break.
268 locals recommend
Torrey Pines Gliderport
2800 Torrey Pines Scenic DrAt Torrey Pines Glider Port, you can sit on top of the cliffs and watch the paragliders. In the winter you can sometimes spot whales offshore. There’s a good sandwich shop and if you’re feeling brave you can go on a tandem glide. There is a trail leading down to Blacks Beach, a clothing optional beach and a killer surf break.
Balboa Park is enormous and beautiful. There are amazing museums, gardens, the famous San Diego Zoo and the Old Globe theater complex as well as free concerts at the Sprekels Organ Pavillion.
3290 locals recommend
Balboa Park
Balboa Park is enormous and beautiful. There are amazing museums, gardens, the famous San Diego Zoo and the Old Globe theater complex as well as free concerts at the Sprekels Organ Pavillion.
Cabrillo National Monument has dramatic views, tidepools, walking trails, a museum and more.
238 locals recommend
Cabrillo National Monument
Cabrillo National Monument has dramatic views, tidepools, walking trails, a museum and more.
Seaport Village has ships to visit, shops and music. From Broadway Pier you can take the ferry to Coronado Island.
762 locals recommend
Seaport Village
849 W Harbor DrSeaport Village has ships to visit, shops and music. From Broadway Pier you can take the ferry to Coronado Island.
Arts & Music
A music and art library that has exhibits, concerts and lectures.
8 locals recommend
Athenaeum Music and Arts Library
1008 Wall StA music and art library that has exhibits, concerts and lectures.
Conrad Prebys Music Center
La Jolla's new state-of-the-art performance venue.
A nationally acclaimed theater dating back to the 1940’s when Hollywood stars used to come to La Jolla for the summer. They’ve sent numerous musicals to Broadway and host visiting playwrights in residence. It is on the beautiful UCSD campus.
88 locals recommend
La Jolla Playhouse
2910 La Jolla Village DrA nationally acclaimed theater dating back to the 1940’s when Hollywood stars used to come to La Jolla for the summer. They’ve sent numerous musicals to Broadway and host visiting playwrights in residence. It is on the beautiful UCSD campus.
Touring productions of popular Broadway shows can be seen at the Civic Theater.
32 locals recommend
San Diego Civic Theatre
1100 Third AveTouring productions of popular Broadway shows can be seen at the Civic Theater.
San Diego Opera
233 A StOpera enthusiasts will enjoy the San Diego Opera.
San Diego Symphony
750 B StMusic lovers will enjoy the San Diego Symphony.
The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
222 Marina Park WayMore for music lovers.
The museum of contemporary art in La Jolla is closed for an expansion project. The downtown branch has lots of great events.
81 locals recommend
Museum of Contemporary Art - Downtown
1100 Kettner BlvdThe museum of contemporary art in La Jolla is closed for an expansion project. The downtown branch has lots of great events.
Amazing art exhibit space in an old bread factory. A little off the beaten path in Barrio Logan, but Uber-trendy emerging art.
Bread & Salt
1955 Julian AvenueAmazing art exhibit space in an old bread factory. A little off the beaten path in Barrio Logan, but Uber-trendy emerging art.
Sports
Torrey Pines Golf Course is a beautiful public course that hosts the US Open.
214 locals recommend
Torrey Pines Golf Course
11480 N Torrey Pines RdTorrey Pines Golf Course is a beautiful public course that hosts the US Open.
Petco Park
100 Park BlvdPetco Park is where the Padres play baseball.
Neighborhoods
Little Italy is a trendy neighborhood for strolling and dining. There's a farmers' market on Saturdays and some good art galleries.
889 locals recommend
Little Italy
Little Italy is a trendy neighborhood for strolling and dining. There's a farmers' market on Saturdays and some good art galleries.
Across the bay, over the iconic bridge from downtown San Diego, is Coronado. Beautiful beaches, a great boardwalk, and Hotel del Coronado. And many restaurants where you can get an outdoor dinner while looking back at the San Diego skyline. Coronado is also home of the Navy Seals.
388 locals recommend
Coronado
Across the bay, over the iconic bridge from downtown San Diego, is Coronado. Beautiful beaches, a great boardwalk, and Hotel del Coronado. And many restaurants where you can get an outdoor dinner while looking back at the San Diego skyline. Coronado is also home of the Navy Seals.
South of downtown San Diego is the cutting-edge neighborhood of Barrio Logan. Home of Chicano Park, now a community park where historic murals adorn a series of freeway overpasses. Authentic Mexican food abounds in Barrio Logan, and you will find some up-and-coming breweries inspired by Mexican culture.
57 locals recommend
Barrio Logan
South of downtown San Diego is the cutting-edge neighborhood of Barrio Logan. Home of Chicano Park, now a community park where historic murals adorn a series of freeway overpasses. Authentic Mexican food abounds in Barrio Logan, and you will find some up-and-coming breweries inspired by Mexican culture.
A vibrant emerging community just south of the tried-and-true malls in Mission Valley. Some of our favorite up-and-coming restaurants are along Park Boulevard in University Heights.
46 locals recommend
University Heights
A vibrant emerging community just south of the tried-and-true malls in Mission Valley. Some of our favorite up-and-coming restaurants are along Park Boulevard in University Heights.
Off the Beaten Path
For thrill seekers. Jump at 16,000 feet, 120 mph free fall. Tandem jumps with professionals for first timers.
25 locals recommend
Skydive San Diego
13531 Otay Lakes RdFor thrill seekers. Jump at 16,000 feet, 120 mph free fall. Tandem jumps with professionals for first timers.
The Pacific Crest Trail, which goes from Mexico to Canadian borders, starts here. The US-Mexico border wall is right there too.
7 locals recommend
Pacific Crest Trail Southern Terminus
601-735 Forrest Gate RoadThe Pacific Crest Trail, which goes from Mexico to Canadian borders, starts here. The US-Mexico border wall is right there too.
Sunrise Highway
Sunrise HighwayA beautiful drive between Campo and Julian, CA.
Julian
Two words: Apple Pies.
Southern California (and Baja California south of us in Mexico) has surprisingly good wineries. Temecula, with many good ones, is well worth a day trip.
207 locals recommend
Temecula
Southern California (and Baja California south of us in Mexico) has surprisingly good wineries. Temecula, with many good ones, is well worth a day trip.