Location: La Jolla
Top Things to do in La Jolla
Top 9 Hidden Gems Things to do 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. We Love Tourists
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 498 reviews
2 Hours Being a Kid Again!We Love Tourists shares the best San Diego Tours. Unique, Fun, and Memorable showcasing: La Jolla where you can feel California at the Scenic Shores, The Village/Shopping/Prospect, Jaw-dropping Homes, Legendary Surf Spots. From our San Diego location you can take in the sights of downtown from the Gaslamp Quarter, to the San Diego Harbor or cruise up to the beautiful Balboa Park and learn about the gardens, museums, and the world famous San Diego Zoo.
2. San Diego Fly Rides
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1,531 reviews
Experience San Diego in style and comfort on our Hybrid Electric Bikes. Travel at speeds of up to 20mph and a range of 20 miles plus. We offer professionally guided tours covering La Jolla, Pacific Beach, Torrey Pines, San Diego, Balboa Park, and much more! Want to explore on your own? Our Electric Bikes give you the power and freedom to make heading out on your own a breeze. San Diego Fly Rides Tour Office is located in La Jolla Village on upper Girard, across from La Jolla Elementary School. Whether you are joining us for an E-Bike Tour or a Rental we look forward to providing you with an experience second to none in San Diego!
3. Map and Atlas Museum of La Jolla
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 44 reviews
A private collection sampling 500 years of cartography. Over 200 items on display, many one of a kind. Free admission, no donations expected and we do not sell anything except the enjoyment of some of the rarest maps in the work and that is at a price of Zero dollars. In addition to our Wednesday and Thursday open days, we are also OPEN the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month 11-4
4. Cove Wellness Detox Spa of La Jolla
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 84 reviews
A Spa Like No Other.. Cove Wellness Detox Spa specializes in Lymphatic Liver and Colon Care. For 25 Years the serenity of this world renowned cove creates an ideal setting to renew your energy and recharge your spirit. Cove Wellness is a place to pause and focus of your health and wholeness. Our Signature Facial and Customized Massage will usher you to a new level of vitality and relaxation. Three, six and nine day retreats combine purifying therapies that are key to prevention and to mind and mend issues ranging from fatigue, burnout, weight loss, autoimmune, inflammatory, cellulite, toxic overload, midlife and premature aging. Cove Wellness Spa Signature Lymphatic MediCupping Therapies are a safe, highly effective treatment that can reverse 25 years off the body by eliminating chronic congestion and draining excess fluids and toxins. Healthy weight loss, body contouring and facelift lymphatic MediCupping therapies are combined with colon hydrotherapy and liver detox for a new you.
Reviewed By M5396UHlaurenw
Ashlyn is amazing! The lymphatic massage she did on my foot really helped with post surgery swelling and stiffness.
5. Windansea Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 578 reviews
A famous beach for surfing.
Reviewed By 453karinl - Doha, Qatar
A must when you visit La Jolla or the San Diego area ... a beautiful and serene beach filled with surfers and sunbathers .. you'll spend a most relaxing and enjoyable day!!!
6. La Jolla Playhouse
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 200 reviews
Theater on the UC San Diego campus.
Reviewed By 498vivianh
Amazing production, acting, sets, singing, lyrics, costumes and story. Loved the spin to make the story current while retaining the Peter Pan story elements that we all love. The flying was awesome too! Highly recommend seeing this musical!
7. Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial
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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
8. 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.
9. Scripps Institute of Oceanography Coastal Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 47 reviews
Reviewed By JDZatSF - San Francisco, United States
Scripps is a top-notch grad school (part of UCSD) doing important scientific research with a great aquarium (and gift shop) and, possibly, the most beautiful campus there is with the most amazing views.
