Guidebook for La Jolla
Food Scene
Legendary! Great little neighborhood hang out. 5 minute walk from the house...
217 locals recommend
Bird Rock Coffee Roasters
5627 La Jolla BlvdLegendary! Great little neighborhood hang out. 5 minute walk from the house...
Oscars Mexican Seafood
703 Turquoise StCute little hole in the wall taco stand... very fresh!
My favorite! Everything is handmade and fresh! I always get the grilled fish tacos which are fresh, local catch. The churros are the best you'll have. There is always a huge line but if you go before 11 it's not bad.
132 locals recommend
The Taco Stand
621 Pearl StMy favorite! Everything is handmade and fresh! I always get the grilled fish tacos which are fresh, local catch. The churros are the best you'll have. There is always a huge line but if you go before 11 it's not bad.
El Pescador Fish Market
634 Pearl StGreat casual atmosphere, fresh, mostly local.
Piatti
2182 Avenida De La PlayaExcellent Italian restaurant... nice atmosphere in courtyard.
Catania
Slightly upscale Italian, beautiful view of sunset in the bar area.
Vegan, gorgeous roof top view of the ocean. Wednesday nights is open mic night. offers aerial yoga and other yoga classes
62 locals recommend
Trilogy Sanctuary
7650 Girard AveVegan, gorgeous roof top view of the ocean. Wednesday nights is open mic night. offers aerial yoga and other yoga classes
great for a light lunch, breakfast or just a cup of coffee or pastry. on the water at scripp's pier. (I was having lunch here with my bestie when I first moved to LJ and saw dolphins for the first time!)
65 locals recommend
Caroline's Seaside Cafe
Kennel Waygreat for a light lunch, breakfast or just a cup of coffee or pastry. on the water at scripp's pier. (I was having lunch here with my bestie when I first moved to LJ and saw dolphins for the first time!)
Pizza On Pearl
617 Pearl Stmy go to pizza delivery!
such amazing gelato! all house made with natural and organic ingredients. you will not be disappointed!
34 locals recommend
Bobboi Natural Gelato
8008 Girard Avesuch amazing gelato! all house made with natural and organic ingredients. you will not be disappointed!
george's has 3 levels. bottom level is up-scale. middle level is casual and the roof top which is all open air is also casual but more of a bar scene. all have stunning ocean views
248 locals recommend
George's at the Cove
1250 Prospect Stgeorge's has 3 levels. bottom level is up-scale. middle level is casual and the roof top which is all open air is also casual but more of a bar scene. all have stunning ocean views
Upscale seafood restaurant with stellar ocean views. Top floor is more casual with open bar seating and live music. This is my top pick if you want an upscale seafood place. ( The shrimp cocktail is to die for!)
156 locals recommend
Eddie V's Prime Seafood
1270 Prospect StreetUpscale seafood restaurant with stellar ocean views. Top floor is more casual with open bar seating and live music. This is my top pick if you want an upscale seafood place. ( The shrimp cocktail is to die for!)
best sushi restaurant ever! it's in a little strip mall next to a 7-11. you must make a reservation!!! I actually prefer sitting at the bar and asking the sushi chef what he suggest. The live shrimp is AMAZING!
146 locals recommend
Sushi Ota
4529 Mission Bay Drbest sushi restaurant ever! it's in a little strip mall next to a 7-11. you must make a reservation!!! I actually prefer sitting at the bar and asking the sushi chef what he suggest. The live shrimp is AMAZING!
Adorable little Italian cafe for a light breakfast of lunch. All of the pastries are made in house and won't disappoint!
il giardino di Lilli
Adorable little Italian cafe for a light breakfast of lunch. All of the pastries are made in house and won't disappoint!
This place is gaining momentum since new ownership in early 2023. Great happening location!
Mermaids & Cowboys
This place is gaining momentum since new ownership in early 2023. Great happening location!
Sushi Nekosan
1119 Wall StBest sushi in La Jolla!
Old school New York, Italian steakhouse. Wait staff in black coats and white shirts. Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights at 7 pm the live piano music starts and it's a riot! Sometimes people dance and usually some good people watching.
9 locals recommend
Manhattan
7766 Fay AveOld school New York, Italian steakhouse. Wait staff in black coats and white shirts. Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights at 7 pm the live piano music starts and it's a riot! Sometimes people dance and usually some good people watching.
Paradisaea
Pricey, very chic, great food and atmosphere.
amazing pastries and breads... in the mornings there is usually a long line. they serve sandwiches at 11 am.
35 locals recommend
Wayfarer Bread & Pastry
5525 La Jolla Blvdamazing pastries and breads... in the mornings there is usually a long line. they serve sandwiches at 11 am.
Drinks & Nightlife
Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights they have live music.
Great brunch, lunch and dinner... Neighborhood hotspot!
My favorite is the breakfast chili relleno.
107 locals recommend
Beaumont's
5662 La Jolla BlvdThursday, Friday and Saturday nights they have live music.
Great brunch, lunch and dinner... Neighborhood hotspot!
My favorite is the breakfast chili relleno.
The Spot
1005 Prospect StSports bar, open until 2 am
sports bar, some nights live music, Wednesday night is backgammon night. open until 2 am
20 locals recommend
Hennessey's Tavern
7811 Herschel Avesports bar, some nights live music, Wednesday night is backgammon night. open until 2 am
Sightseeing
Beautiful! Reminds me of the cave in Goonies when they find the treasure! Warning if you get claustrophobic... the steps going down are steep and narrow, with wet cave walls. Do not attempt if you think there is a risk of falling or becoming panicked. The stairs lead to a small platform inside the cove from which you can see the ocean outside the cave entrance. Entry is $5 per adult.
1327 locals recommend
La Jolla Cove
1100 Coast BlvdBeautiful! Reminds me of the cave in Goonies when they find the treasure! Warning if you get claustrophobic... the steps going down are steep and narrow, with wet cave walls. Do not attempt if you think there is a risk of falling or becoming panicked. The stairs lead to a small platform inside the cove from which you can see the ocean outside the cave entrance. Entry is $5 per adult.
La Jolla Cove
1100 Coast BlvdCheck out the children's pool... there are tons of seals.
Essentials
Small and kind of pricey but has mix of high quality gourmet foods and ordinary staples.
47 locals recommend
Gelson's Market
730 Turquoise StSmall and kind of pricey but has mix of high quality gourmet foods and ordinary staples.
This is my 24 hour urgent care facility. It is walk-ins only. The phone number is 858-554-8638 if you would like to check wait time or have any other questions.
Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines
10710 N Torrey Pines RdThis is my 24 hour urgent care facility. It is walk-ins only. The phone number is 858-554-8638 if you would like to check wait time or have any other questions.
Pavilions
nearest grocery store
CVS
Nearest pharmacy... About a 10 minute walk
CVS
Nearby pharmacy in the village of La Jolla... 3 minute drive
Parks & Nature
My favorite beach! Small and not so touristy. Great surfing but only for experts as there are rocks and it is very territorial.
272 locals recommend
Windansea Beach
Neptune PlMy favorite beach! Small and not so touristy. Great surfing but only for experts as there are rocks and it is very territorial.
Great hikes for kids. There are 3-4 trails all having beautiful view of the ocean. The furthest trail takes you down to the beach.
1108 locals recommend
Torrey Pines State Reserve
12600 North Torrey Pines RoadGreat hikes for kids. There are 3-4 trails all having beautiful view of the ocean. The furthest trail takes you down to the beach.
Arts & Culture
Farmer's market every Sunday 9:00-1:30... supports La Jolla Elementary school. There is live music, two playgrounds, sometimes face painting and balloon animals. Plenty of food vendors, local artisans, meats and produce.
51 locals recommend
La Jolla Open Aire Farmers Market
7335 Girard AveFarmer's market every Sunday 9:00-1:30... supports La Jolla Elementary school. There is live music, two playgrounds, sometimes face painting and balloon animals. Plenty of food vendors, local artisans, meats and produce.
Dr. Suess (Theodor Suess Giesel) resided in La Jolla after WWII. He was inspired by many things in La Jolla and San Diego, such as the "Lorax" tree in the cove http://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/visit-seussical-san-diego-180959997/
https://www.lajolla.com/article/4-surprising-ways-la-jolla-inspired-dr-seuss/
Legends Gallery
1205 Prospect StDr. Suess (Theodor Suess Giesel) resided in La Jolla after WWII. He was inspired by many things in La Jolla and San Diego, such as the "Lorax" tree in the cove http://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/visit-seussical-san-diego-180959997/
https://www.lajolla.com/article/4-surprising-ways-la-jolla-inspired-dr-seuss/
Contemporary Fine Arts Gallery
7946 Ivanhoe AveVoted number one fine art gallery year after year.
Entertainment & Activities
Movie theater with restaurant and bar. Great for families, or night out.
103 locals recommend
THE LOT La Jolla
7611 Fay AveMovie theater with restaurant and bar. Great for families, or night out.