- Our list of the best things to do in La Jolla, California, features the top 395 nearby activities — including 169 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- La Jolla, CA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Food & Drink, Entertainment & Shows, and Sports & Fitness.
- The results below include the top 37 things to do within the city of La Jolla, CA , followed by 358 popular activities in nearby cities, including La Mesa, Carlsbad, San Diego, Coronado, Poway, Escondido, Chula Vista, Santee, Encinitas, El Cajon, San Marcos, Del Mar, Spring Valley, National City, Ramona, Imperial Beach, Vista, Oceanside, Palm Springs and Temecula
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Experienced instructors teach students how to paddle out on the water, stand up, and stay up while catching waves
1.1 Miles
The La Jolla Children's Pool is a popular spot for wading, swimming and spending time with the sea lions and harbor seals that have adopted the Pool as their own. Parking is free, but paid lots are also available. Lifeguards are on duty.
1.7 Miles
With La Jolla Kayak, visitors can join kayaking excursions to explore the region's caves, spot ocean life like whales and leopard sharks, or enjoy the sunset from the sea. Each kayak trip includes a quick lesson for operating the kayak.
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Shell Beach is a great place to explore tide pools which form due to low tides. A popular attraction here is the Seal Rock Reserve which is a big rock where seals and sea lions can be spotted resting and soaking up the sun.
3.4 Miles
91%
214 votes
9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, CA 92093
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The University California, San Diego one of the world's top public research universities. It is located in La Jolla, California.It is organized into five graduate schools, six residential colleges,and two professional medical schools
4.1 Miles
With views from of its cliffs out over the Pacific Ocean, Black's Beach is a place for surfing, campfires, walking, and playing in the sea. Sand volleyball courts and nets are set up for visitors to enjoy.
0.9 Miles
Presenting all forms of art created since 1950, the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, seeks to engage the public through their exhibitions of art, artists, and the artistic process. In addition to their collection of 4,000 works, the museum hosts a wide-variety of traveling exhibitions and demonstrations.
1.7 Miles
2243 Avenida de la Playa, La Jolla, CA 92037
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Guided kayak tours, diving, surfing and snorkeling adventures of La Jolla. The 5th Biggest Tourist Attraction in California
3.3 Miles
A four-screen movie theater, La Jolla Village Cinema displays foreign and independent films using digital projection and sound. The theater offers party hosting and non-standard concession options including espresso, Fair Trade chocolate and Italian soda.
2.6 Miles
64%
400 votes
Scripps Institution of Oceanography, 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla, CA 92037
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Affiliated with the Scripps Institution of Oceanography and the University of California at San Diego, Birch Aquarium features a wide array of exhibits centering on ocean life. The aquarium also hosts many educational programs.