With sea lions, sea caves, its famous Cove and high-end Village, La Jolla is known as “the Jewel” of San Diego.
Its bluffs and cliffs provide incredible elevated views of the Pacific Ocean with waves creating surf spots such as the locally revered Windandsea Beach, kayakers peeking into sea caves, people walking into a sea cave at Sunny Jim’s and elegant shopping and dining in La Jolla Village, the Beverly Hills of San Diego. There’s even a bit of nightlife in La Jolla, tho it’s hardly as lively as Pacific Beach just to the south.
This is a one-stop guide to La Jolla and La Jolla Cove in San Diego, providing links to stories on the top restaurants, things to do and sightseeing in one of the most gorgeous coastal areas in all of California. And that’s saying a lot.
• Walk along the bluffs, see great wildlife up close (the sea lions in particular) from La Jolla Cove, put on your snorkeling gear and more; it’s all in our La Jolla things to do and sightseeing guide.
• Enjoy an excellent meal at Beeside Balcony and learn about its secret speakeasy.
• Visit Aldea, a restaurant by a La Jolla native who has a passion for his hometown and the people in it.
• Overlooking La Jolla Cove, George’s At The Cove has alumi chef dinners.
• Oysters and tiki drinks can be enjoyed at Sandpiper Wood Fired Grill & Oysters.
• Sip cocktials with amazing views during the San Diego Spirits Festival.
• Take a bike or Segway tour through La Jolla with Another Side Tours.