Guidebook for La Jolla
Food Scene
Turmeric Thai Kitchen
6435 Caminito BlythefieldAmazing Thai restaurant withint walking distance.
Gaslamp Quarter
Nightlife
Little Italy
Restaurants and nightlife
The village of La Jolla is gorgeous. quaint little shops, antiques, restaurants, etc.
492 locals recommend
La Jolla
The village of La Jolla is gorgeous. quaint little shops, antiques, restaurants, etc.
Everything Else
La Jolla Shores Hotel
8110 Camino Del OroGreat beach
Great beach for seeing sea lions, snorkeling and for small children. Crowded.
1327 locals recommend
La Jolla Cove
1100 Coast BlvdGreat beach for seeing sea lions, snorkeling and for small children. Crowded.
Childrens Pool Beach
Great for seeing the seals and their pups.
Windansea Beach
Neptune PlNice beach
Great area for boating in calm water. Great for rollerblading, running and biking.
189 locals recommend
Mission Bay
Great area for boating in calm water. Great for rollerblading, running and biking.
Great area for rollerskating in the winter and for watching interesting people. Not a family beach. Lots of college students.
554 locals recommend
Mission Beach
3000 Mission BoulevardGreat area for rollerskating in the winter and for watching interesting people. Not a family beach. Lots of college students.
Great for hiking; orange and pink cliffs. Beach is similar to La Jolla Shores, but has gorgeous cliffs.
268 locals recommend
Torrey Pines State Beach
Great for hiking; orange and pink cliffs. Beach is similar to La Jolla Shores, but has gorgeous cliffs.
Nude beach, generally empty except for a few nude men. It is totally safe to walk from Torrey Pines south through Black's beach. Very, very few people.
144 locals recommend
Black's Beach
Nude beach, generally empty except for a few nude men. It is totally safe to walk from Torrey Pines south through Black's beach. Very, very few people.
Best golf in the world. Municipal course, open to the public.
214 locals recommend
Torrey Pines Golf Course
11480 N Torrey Pines RdBest golf in the world. Municipal course, open to the public.
Amazing hiking. Cliffs are orange and pink when the light is right.
1108 locals recommend
Torrey Pines State Reserve
12600 North Torrey Pines RoadAmazing hiking. Cliffs are orange and pink when the light is right.
Tourmaline Surf Park
great beach
Arts & Culture
SeaWorld San Diego
500 Sea World Dr.Popular attraction
Balboa Park
Dozens of museums, zoo, botanical gardens, etc.
Botanical Building and Lily Pond
1550 El PradoGorgeous free botanical gardens
Fleet Science Center
1875 El PradoGreat science museum, with imax movies
San Diego Natural History Museum
1788 El PradoGreat museum
LEGOLAND California
One Legoland DrGreat for young children
Niki de St. Phalle sculpture garden, is one of the most incredible sculpture gardens in the world. It is located in Kit Carson Park, which is on the way to the Wild Animal Safari Park.
34 locals recommend
Kit Carson Park
3333 Bear Valley PkwyNiki de St. Phalle sculpture garden, is one of the most incredible sculpture gardens in the world. It is located in Kit Carson Park, which is on the way to the Wild Animal Safari Park.
Shopping
Westfield UTC
4545 La Jolla Village DrHuge mall for shopping
Essentials
La Jolla Open Aire Farmers Market
7335 Girard AveGreat farmers market. Go for brunch.
Sprouts Farmers Market
1260 Garnet AveGreat produce
Costco Wholesale
1755 Hacienda DrClosest Costco.
Vons
1702 Garnet AveClosest traditional supermarket
Great for ethnic food. Middle eastern kosher, but very diverse.
26 locals recommend
North Park Produce
3551 El Cajon BlvdGreat for ethnic food. Middle eastern kosher, but very diverse.
Entertainment & Activities
Birch Aquarium at Scripps
2300 Expedition WaySan Diego Zoo Safari Park
15500 San Pasqual Valley RdSan Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo DrLegoland