SIGHTSEEING
Starting your day to go sightseeing would be perfect by visiting La Jolla Cove. It is a favorite beach among visitors for relaxation. Many fun activities like swimming, snorkeling, and diving can be done here to complete your vacation. Do not miss experience paragliding and hang gliding at Torrey Pines Gliderport. You will get a spectacular view of the pacific ocean and La Jolla Coast. In addition, there are also live music, park, and restaurant for you.
La Jolla Cove
Torrey Pines Gliderport
DOWNTOWN
The downtown of La Jolla is located near the water, the cove, and the seal. It consists of plenty of restaurants, museums, and other art attractions. For enjoying the art in La Jolla, you can take a visit to Martin Lawrence Galleries. It is a gallery specialized in original paintings, sculpture, and limited edition graphics. Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego is another destination in the heart of La Jolla. This museum offers a variety of unique and changing displays. Moreover, it also has a comfortable garden and stunning ocean view.
Martin Lawrence Galleries
Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego
SHOPPING
While you are exploring La Jolla, do not forget to spend your time for shopping since there are many shopping destinations from vintage to high-end things. If you want to shop in a strategic location, just head to Girard Avenue & Prospect Street, a downtown shopping area full of unique boutique stores and mall stores. Meanwhile, for enjoying open-air shopping, you should go to La Plaza La Jolla. This place offers dozens of boutiques and shops with Moroccan or Spanish themes.
La Plaza La Jolla
Girard Avenue & Prospect Street
FOOD & DRINK
There are plenty of delicious foods you should try when visiting La Jolla. One of the most popular dishes is Taco that you can find easily in the street food of Tacos restaurant. Do not skip trying seafood-based dishes like shrimp Po Boy sandwiches. You can also grab Cucumber Basil Smash and Organic Moscow mule as the finest authentic drinks from La Jolla.
CULTURE
La Jolla has a rich culture, ranging from the existence of many arts, murals, and annual festivals in this city. La Jolla’s Athenaeum Music & Arts Library is one of the proves where you can discover the murals in the area. In addition, festivals like Art and Wine Festival and the San Diego Festival of the Arts are happening every year.
BEST TIME TO VISIT
March to August are the perfect times for exploring La Jolla. In this spring season, the temperature is moderate and it is the second busiest time for tourism.
HOTEL
When you want to get ideal accommodation, you may go to La Valencia, a luxury resort situated in the heart of La Jolla. Besides offering the ocean view, this hotel becomes a popular event space in San Diego. La Jolla Cove Suites is another option to stay. Located just above La Jolla Cove, this hotel is suitable for family stay. You can get easier access to fun activities in the cove-like swimming, sunbathing, and snorkeling.
La Valencia
La Jolla Cove Suites
RESTAURANT
As La Jolla has a beautiful coastline, it is unfortunate if you do not experience dining with the best sea views. One of the restaurant offering that is Dukes La Jolla, a casual restaurant serving seafood dishes with a bit touch of Hawaiian. Beside the delicious flavor and stunning view, you can also enjoy live Hawaiian music there.
Sugar and Scribe Bakery Fine Food can be another option if you want to taste the local foods of La Jolla. The menu also includes California's favorite like benedicts, chicken salad, and salmon. Besides foods, this restaurant offers coffee made by the finest baristas in the city.
Dukes La Jolla
Sugar and Scribe Bakery Fine Food
CAFE
Taking a break with a latte or a cup of coffee will help you to get your energy back after strolling around La Jolla. You can visit Brick & Bell, a classic European cafe located in La Jolla Shores and downtown of the city. Besides specialized in latte, the most popular kind of pastry is the scones. Another one is Bird Rock Coffee Roasters, a comfortable cafe shop serving green coffee. You can choose any roasted coffee with a variety of international blends that the cafe has for you.
Brick & Bell
Bird Rock Coffee Roasters
BAR AND NIGHTLIFE
Any choices to spend your nightlife in La Jolla can be ranged from drinking in upscale wine bars, enjoying live music, and having a party at clubs. Head to Hennessey's Tavern to have a huge cocktails menu and live music every Friday and Saturday night. If you want an outdoor bar, you may go to the Shore Rider Bar. This bar is located just a few steps from the most popular beaches namely La Jolla Shores.
Hannessey's Tavern
Shore Rider Bar
INTERESTING PLACE
La Jolla offers plenty of interesting places ranging from indoor to outdoor that suitable to do nice adventures. For nature lovers who like challenging activities, it is a must for you to go to The Cave Store. It is a unique destination consists of several caves with different names. Besides enjoying the cave view, you can also experience kayaking here. Birch Aquarium is also should be put into your bucket list. This is a research facility and public outreach center located in a top hill and overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
The Cave Store
Birch Aquarium
INSTAGRAMMABLE SPOT
When it comes to interesting destinations, Ellen Browning Scripps Park is considered as the most photographed location to capture your moment during traveling. Since this park is overlooking the Pacific Ocean, it also becomes a popular place for beach weddings. Do not miss the Salk Institute, a research institute building with its unique architecture. You can get an amazing picture with a great scene of ocean side and sunset background.
Ellen Browning Scripps Park
Salk Institute
