ExploreThings to Do in La Jolla

 

Just below the hotel, you'll find an elevated walkway for viewing sea lions and ocean vistas from the sandstone cliffs. La Jolla Cove is a natural haven known for snorkeling, swimming, and scuba diving.

Visit this small sandy beach featuring a concrete breakwater built in 1931 designed to protect kids from waves coming onshore.

Spanning 6,000 acres of ocean floor, canyons, and beaches, snorkel, dive, kayak or swim through this aquatic destination comprised of both the Ecological Reserve and Marine Life Refuge.

This secluded, breathtaking beach attracts locals and visitors, especially experienced surfers. The historic and often photographed surf shack on the beach makes a popular backdrop for wedding photos and richly colored sunset shots. Located at the end of Nautilus Street, with a small parking lot as well as street parking.

Perched on the cliffs above Black's Beach, get an adrenaline rush at San Diego's premiere hang gliding, paragliding and flight school destination, all while enjoying stellar views & outdoor dining.

Part of Scripps Institution of Oceanography, experience stunning sea adventures and observe wild marine life up close to learn more about sharks, seahorses, and other sea creatures.

Perched above the Pacific Ocean, perfect your swing on the dramatic fairways and greens at two world renowned, 18-hole championship golf courses right here in La Jolla.

Spend a day exploring lush gardens, calming vistas, flowering plants, majestic palms, and the largest bamboo collection. Go from a desert environment to a tropical rainforest with waterfall in just seconds.

This world-class thoroughbred-racing club beckons sophistication and those to be seen. This coastal playground features live horse racing and big stakes races, as well as dining, shows and concerts.

Known for its animal conservation & education, this world-renowned attraction showcases over 3,700 animals from around the world in their natural habitats, including the rainforest and African plains.

Take a safari ride through the African jungle or go on a walkabout in Asian Savanna. Discover rare animals in their natural habitats without ever leaving Southern California.

Let your imagination run wild at this 3-in-1 amusement park based on the LEGO® brand toy. With over 60 rides, shows and attractions, head to this family-friendly theme park, water park and aquarium.

Filled with lush gardens, walking paths, play areas, 17 museums, and a safari park and zoo, this two-mile long urban cultural destination is San Diego's outdoor playground.