Guidebook for La Jolla
Food Scene
Renowned chef Trey Foshee's seafood-centric cuisine served in an elegant setting with ocean views.
248 locals recommend
George's at the Cove
1250 Prospect StRenowned chef Trey Foshee's seafood-centric cuisine served in an elegant setting with ocean views.
Inventive seafood from chef Brian Malarkey presented in a dramatic, renovated 1930s-era warehouse.
99 locals recommend
Herringbone La Jolla
7837 Herschel AvenueInventive seafood from chef Brian Malarkey presented in a dramatic, renovated 1930s-era warehouse.
Elegant fine-dining chain with a seafood & steak menu, plus a cocktail lounge featuring live jazz
156 locals recommend
Eddie V's Prime Seafood
1270 Prospect StreetElegant fine-dining chain with a seafood & steak menu, plus a cocktail lounge featuring live jazz
Traditional Italian trattoria with an open kitchen & pizzas from a stone-hearth oven.
79 locals recommend
Piatti
2182 Avenida De La PlayaTraditional Italian trattoria with an open kitchen & pizzas from a stone-hearth oven.
Popular spot for unique artisanal takes on tacos, bowls & salads in a bright & breezy brick space.
98 locals recommend
Puesto La Jolla
1026 Wall StPopular spot for unique artisanal takes on tacos, bowls & salads in a bright & breezy brick space.
Go-to for Californian cuisine & craft cocktails, plus occasional live music among a deco design.
107 locals recommend
Beaumont's
5662 La Jolla BlvdGo-to for Californian cuisine & craft cocktails, plus occasional live music among a deco design.
Local go-to for Mexican mains & margaritas in a kitschy dining room or on the covered patio.
25 locals recommend
Su Casa Restaurant
6738 La Jolla BlvdLocal go-to for Mexican mains & margaritas in a kitschy dining room or on the covered patio.
Airy two-story destination for Hawaiian-inspired fare with outdoor seating & ocean views.
51 locals recommend
Duke's La Jolla
1216 Prospect StAiry two-story destination for Hawaiian-inspired fare with outdoor seating & ocean views.
Mexican spot offering standards like fish or chicken burritos & lobster tacos in a basic space.
25 locals recommend
Don Bravo
5504 La Jolla BlvdMexican spot offering standards like fish or chicken burritos & lobster tacos in a basic space.
Everything Else
Inventive seafood from chef Brian Malarkey presented in a dramatic, renovated 1930s-era warehouse.
99 locals recommend
Herringbone La Jolla
7837 Herschel AvenueInventive seafood from chef Brian Malarkey presented in a dramatic, renovated 1930s-era warehouse.
American beach bar fare of sandwiches, burgers & salads with a pet-friendly patio & daily specials.
40 locals recommend
The Shack Bar & Grill
6941 La Jolla BlvdAmerican beach bar fare of sandwiches, burgers & salads with a pet-friendly patio & daily specials.
American beach bar fare of sandwiches, burgers & salads with a pet-friendly patio & daily specials.
40 locals recommend
The Shack Bar & Grill
6941 La Jolla BlvdAmerican beach bar fare of sandwiches, burgers & salads with a pet-friendly patio & daily specials.
Children's Pool Beach is a small sandy beach area located at 850 Coast Boulevard, at the end of Jenner Street, in La Jolla, California. The Children's Pool earned its name after the construction of a concrete breakwater in 1931
108 locals recommend
Childrens Pool Beach
Children's Pool Beach is a small sandy beach area located at 850 Coast Boulevard, at the end of Jenner Street, in La Jolla, California. The Children's Pool earned its name after the construction of a concrete breakwater in 1931
Arts & Culture
The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, in San Diego, California, US, is an art museum focused on the collection, preservation, exhibition, and interpretation of works of art from 1950 to the present
81 locals recommend
Museum of Contemporary Art - Downtown
1100 Kettner BlvdThe Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, in San Diego, California, US, is an art museum focused on the collection, preservation, exhibition, and interpretation of works of art from 1950 to the present
La Jolla Cove is a small, picturesque cove and beach that is surrounded by cliffs in La Jolla, San Diego, California.
La Jolla Art Association Gallery
6811 Paseo Del OcasoLa Jolla Cove is a small, picturesque cove and beach that is surrounded by cliffs in La Jolla, San Diego, California.
Shopping
Retail chain offering artisan olive oils, balsamic vinegars & tapenades. Many also sell local wines.
15 locals recommend
We Olive & Wine Bar
1158 Prospect StRetail chain offering artisan olive oils, balsamic vinegars & tapenades. Many also sell local wines.
Compact shop for magnets, postcards & other souvenirs, plus beach wear & custom-printed T-shirts.
La Jolla Shirt Co LLC
935 Prospect StCompact shop for magnets, postcards & other souvenirs, plus beach wear & custom-printed T-shirts.
Compact shop for magnets, postcards & other souvenirs, plus beach wear & custom-printed T-shirts.
La Jolla Shirt Co LLC
935 Prospect StCompact shop for magnets, postcards & other souvenirs, plus beach wear & custom-printed T-shirts.
Local vendors selling produce, crafts & artwork, plus a food court & events, on Sundays 9 AM-1 PM.
Great foods cooked on site. Best farmers market in town.
Walking Distance from the Cottage
51 locals recommend
La Jolla Open Aire Farmers Market
7335 Girard AveLocal vendors selling produce, crafts & artwork, plus a food court & events, on Sundays 9 AM-1 PM.
Great foods cooked on site. Best farmers market in town.
Walking Distance from the Cottage
Sightseeing
La Jolla Shores is a beach and popular vacation/residential community of the same name in La Jolla, San Diego, California
184 locals recommend
La Jolla Shores
La Jolla Shores is a beach and popular vacation/residential community of the same name in La Jolla, San Diego, California
Children's Pool Beach is a small sandy beach area located at 850 Coast Boulevard, at the end of Jenner Street, in La Jolla, California. The Children's Pool earned its name after the construction of a concrete breakwater in 1931
108 locals recommend
Childrens Pool Beach
Children's Pool Beach is a small sandy beach area located at 850 Coast Boulevard, at the end of Jenner Street, in La Jolla, California. The Children's Pool earned its name after the construction of a concrete breakwater in 1931
Parks & Nature
Most photographed spot in San Diego, according to AAA Magazine; this is a very popular spot for weddings. Permits are issued year round, with a maximum number of 80, from September through May; and 50, during the summer months of June through August.
6 locals recommend
Ellen Browning Scripps Park
1100 Coast BlvdMost photographed spot in San Diego, according to AAA Magazine; this is a very popular spot for weddings. Permits are issued year round, with a maximum number of 80, from September through May; and 50, during the summer months of June through August.
The San Diego-La Jolla Underwater Park spans 6,000 acres of ocean bottom and tidelands. The park's four distinct habitats make it a popular destination for snorkelers and scuba divers
8 locals recommend
San Diego - La Jolla Underwater Park
8302 Camino Del OroThe San Diego-La Jolla Underwater Park spans 6,000 acres of ocean bottom and tidelands. The park's four distinct habitats make it a popular destination for snorkelers and scuba divers
Besides a playground with swings & slides, this beachfront park offers grassy areas & sunset views.
15 locals recommend
Kellogg Park
8277 Camino Del OroBesides a playground with swings & slides, this beachfront park offers grassy areas & sunset views.
La Jolla Cove is a small, picturesque cove and beach that is surrounded by cliffs in La Jolla, San Diego, California.
The La Jolla Cove is home to the annual "La Jolla Cove Rough Water Swim" which is one of the oldest ocean swims in the world. wikipedia.org
1327 locals recommend
La Jolla Cove
1100 Coast BlvdLa Jolla Cove is a small, picturesque cove and beach that is surrounded by cliffs in La Jolla, San Diego, California.
The La Jolla Cove is home to the annual "La Jolla Cove Rough Water Swim" which is one of the oldest ocean swims in the world. wikipedia.org
Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve is 2,000 acres of coastal state park located in the community of La Jolla, in San Diego, California, off North Torrey Pines Road
1108 locals recommend
Torrey Pines State Reserve
12600 North Torrey Pines RoadTorrey Pines State Natural Reserve is 2,000 acres of coastal state park located in the community of La Jolla, in San Diego, California, off North Torrey Pines Road