- 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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43.4 Miles
Desert View Park is a small attraction that overlooks the Anza Borrego Desert State Park, one of the largest state parks in California. There is a stone monument announcing its location amongst a grouping of crosses.
43.6 Miles
Popular among local nature enthusiasts, K Q Ranch is a camping resort filled with numerous amenities and facilities for campers to enjoy. These amenities include a heated swimming pool, clubhouse, amphitheater, fully-stocked fishing lake, and full hook-up RV services.
43.7 Miles
An outlet of Rip Curl Surf Center, Trestles Surf Outlet is a surfing and beach apparel outfitter that offers a wide variety of surf-related merchandise. The shop features surf boards, wet suits, and other paraphernalia.
43.9 Miles
At the Santa Ysabel Open Space Preserve, visitors can access 18.5 miles of multi-use trails. The location also features various interpretive programs, picnic tables, and rest areas during their visit.
44.0 Miles
At the San Clemente State Beach, you can access the location's interpretive exhibits and special programs, visitor center, and family programs. Not only can visitors camp overnight at this site, but it also offers scuba diving and swimming opportunities.
44.0 Miles
Calafia State Beach is a stretch of beach that offers hiking and biking trails along with picnic areas. The beach area is also good for swimming, surfing, fishing, and scuba diving.
44.2 Miles
The largest casino in California, Pechanga Casino is home to more than 3000 slot and video machines and hundreds of table games which include blackjack, Three-Card Poker, Mystery Card Roulette and more. There is also a separate High Limit Gaming Area which features a lounge and a cash cage.
44.5 Miles
72%
106 votes
Off Interstate 5 at Basilone Road, Oceanside, CA 92055
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Spanning over 3,000 acres, the San Onofre State Beach is a popular destination for sunbathing, kite flying, shell collecting, camping, hiking and nature photography. Fire pits and campsites are available for reservations on a first-come, first-served basis.
44.5 Miles
Lost Winds Beach is a public beach with marked volleyball courts and a secluded setting requiring a quarter-mile hike from the parking area. Although there are no other amenities on the beach, a nearby pier offers a snackbar and restrooms.
44.6 Miles
100%
11 votes
2102 S El Camino Real, San Clemente, CA 92672
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The San Clemente Surf School is a surf school that offers surfing lessons, a surf camp, and surfboard rentals. The company has a competitive surf team that is available to people of all ages.