La Jolla Cove is a small beach, tucked between sandstone cliffs. The Cove lies within the San Diego La Jolla Underwater Park Ecological Reserve and is one of the most photographed beaches in SoCal.
With small surf, the north facing La Jolla Cove is ideal for swimming and snorkeling. Water visibility at can sometimes exceed 30 feet.
Stroll La Jolla shores from the beach and park or through town, where you'll find dozens of local businesses and restaurants.
You can also enjoy the festive farmers market on Sunday morning, showcasing local produce, artisanal food, and crafts.
The Children's Pool in La Jolla is a beautiful beach with a sea wall that you can walk on where seals and sea lions live. It's a fun place to see and take great photos of the seal lions.
Visit the Cave Store and buy some tickets. The stairs lead through a bootlegger's tunnel to this sandstone sea cave sheltering birds and seals.
Hospitals is a well known favorite of many La Jolla locals — and a photographer’s paradise!
Soledad Mountain is a prominent landmark in San Diego and it topped by a large concrete cross, first built in 1913, and rebuilt twice since.
Torrey Pines State Reserve is a stunning stretch of coastline with hiking trails, tide pools, and stunning views of the Pacific. The reserve is home to plants, animals, and some of the rarest pines in the world.
MCASD is a world-renowned museum that houses a collection of over 5,000 works of modern and contemporary art, including Pablo Picasso, Andy Warhol, and Jeff Koons. The museum was founded in 1941 and is one of the oldest and largest museums of contemporary art in the United States.
Visiting the La Jolla Tide Pools in the village of La Jolla is one of the best activities if you can catch it at low tide. Before you go, be sure to check the tide charts to make sure you’ll be there during a low or minus tide.
Look for fish, lobsters, sea shells, sea anemones, crabs, starfish, hermit crabs, barnacles, and mussels.
Healthy food, fresh pastries, and Yesica's favorite Matcha Latte in town. Ask for the house made almond milk if you want to order like a local and sweeten it up naturally.
George's at the Cove is a famous restaurant in La Jolla known for its beautiful views of the ocean. It has three different dining areas, each offering a unique eating experience alongside amazing scenery.
Harry's is an American diner known for classic breakfast dishes and very popular among locals and tourists. It's also a great place for people-watching, you're sure to see all sorts of characters coming and going.
Some of the best Mexican seafood in SD! Favorites are fish and shrimp tacos, surf & turf, and all of the ceviches. Josh grew up in La Jolla with the owner and his brother.