Location: La Jolla
Top Things to do in La Jolla
The 9 Best Sights & Landmarks in La Jolla, California (CA)
Topnotch golf courses, art galleries and seals share the dramatic oceanside landscape of La Jolla, an affluent community 15 minutes from downtown San Diego. Swimmers, snorkelers and kayakers dip into La Jolla Cove, where the protected waters shield an abundance of bright orange Garibaldi fish and sea caves indent the cliffs. The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, the family-friendly Birch Aquarium and the acclaimed La Jolla Playhouse deliver breaks from the sun.
Restaurants in La Jolla
1. Girard Avenue and Prospect Street
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 287 reviews
Fashionable streets in La Jolla that offer expensive shops, boutiques, art galleries and elegant restaurants.
Reviewed By 337dougb
Lots of fun shops, restaurants (large and small) and a general good ambience. Plan to just roam around a while.
2. University of California San Diego
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 338 reviews
You don't have to be enrolled to appreciate the vast green lawns of this major university, which is home to the Mingei International Museum of World Art.
Reviewed By MohQut - Amman, Jordan
It is a big university, I went there for a tour and I enjoyed my experience, nice buildings, nice staff, overall it was a nice tour except for parking which was paid and difficult to find.
3. Salk Institute
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 231 reviews
4. Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,449 reviews
Reviewed By vchristen - Roy, United States
The views are worth the drive, the memorial is a great tribute to our nations veterans. Watch the traffic on the drive up .. the locals are rude and drive like they are at Indy
5. Torrey Pines Gliderport
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,437 reviews
Reviewed By ddeckerdds - San Diego, United States
Awesome to see the hangliders and parasailers flying above 200-300 foot cliffs with Blacks Beach below. Cute little snack bar/cafe to eat at.
6. Murals of La Jolla
7. St James by-The-Sea Episcopal Church
8. Mary, Star of the Sea Catholic Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 47 reviews
Reviewed By 535edmundl - Boys Town, United States
We attended Saturday evening Mass. The priest was great and he gave a good sermon. The music was wonderful too.
