Guidebook for La Jolla
Sightseeing
Walking north on Coast Blvd you will find the seals and beautiful beaches. Once you pass La Jolla Cove Beach, make a left onto Coast Walk Trail where you can have stunning views of La Jolla Shores. Make a right back up to Prospect and find shopping along Prospect and Girard, heading back to the house going south on Prospect Street. Pass by the Museum on your way for a visit and don't forget to check out the Museum shop!
14 locals recommend
La Jolla Cove
Walking north on Coast Blvd you will find the seals and beautiful beaches. Once you pass La Jolla Cove Beach, make a left onto Coast Walk Trail where you can have stunning views of La Jolla Shores. Make a right back up to Prospect and find shopping along Prospect and Girard, heading back to the house going south on Prospect Street. Pass by the Museum on your way for a visit and don't forget to check out the Museum shop!
Food Scene
Eddie V's Prime Seafood
1270 Prospect StreetExcellent food, bar, drinks, live music and views.
Great views with options of fine dining or eating upstairs on the outside patio.
248 locals recommend
George's at the Cove
1250 Prospect StGreat views with options of fine dining or eating upstairs on the outside patio.
Cherrywine Modern Asian Cuisine
8008 Girard AvenueGreat views with healthy options. Good wine list. Asian fusion.
Puesto La Jolla
1026 Wall StGreat margaritas and boutique tacos.
Spice & Rice Kitchen
7734 Girard AveThai Food
Birdseye Rooftop Restaurant and Bar
Great place to eat and watch the sunset.
Isola Pizza Bar
Great happy hour
Marisi La Jolla
Excellent food. Nice bar and vibe.
Blue Ocean / Harumama
Asian fusion/sushi. Views are nice here. Sticky buns are a must!!
Himitsu
1030 Torrey Pines RdGreat sushi. Best to make a reservation.
Parks & Nature
This is a beautiful private beach where you will find more locals than tourists. You can access from Marine Street or walk behind the homes on the rocks from Coast Blvd and Horseshoe Beach.
29 locals recommend
Marine Street Beach
This is a beautiful private beach where you will find more locals than tourists. You can access from Marine Street or walk behind the homes on the rocks from Coast Blvd and Horseshoe Beach.
Ellen Browning Scripps Park
1100 Coast Blvd
Coast Walk Trail
Coast Walk TrailPrivate beautiful walking beach. Best kept secret for locals within walking distance from unit.
Whispering Sands Beach
Private beautiful walking beach. Best kept secret for locals within walking distance from unit.
Entertainment & Activities
This place has options any time of day or night. Coffee shop/sports bar/movies theater/restaurant.
103 locals recommend
THE LOT La Jolla
7611 Fay AveThis place has options any time of day or night. Coffee shop/sports bar/movies theater/restaurant.
Where I do yoga. These ladies are awesome. I recommend Amanda, Jen, Jon, and Carolina.
8 locals recommend
Buddhi Yoga
7843 Girard AveWhere I do yoga. These ladies are awesome. I recommend Amanda, Jen, Jon, and Carolina.
Best surf shop in town. You can rent surfboards and paddle boards here as they have the best deals in town away from the chaos of La Jolla Shores. If you do not have a vehicle however, you may be renting in the Shores where you can launch the Stand Up Paddleboard directly down the street.
20 locals recommend
Mitch's Surf Shop
631 Pearl StBest surf shop in town. You can rent surfboards and paddle boards here as they have the best deals in town away from the chaos of La Jolla Shores. If you do not have a vehicle however, you may be renting in the Shores where you can launch the Stand Up Paddleboard directly down the street.
Rent surf boards, stand up paddle boards, kayaks and walk down the street to launch at the end of Agenda De La Playa to enjoy the cove from a different view!!
La Jolla Surf Systems
2132 Avenida De La PlayaRent surf boards, stand up paddle boards, kayaks and walk down the street to launch at the end of Agenda De La Playa to enjoy the cove from a different view!!
Hike Bike Kayak Adventures
2222 Avenida De La PlayaLife Time La Jolla - Preview Center
1055 Wall StIf you want a nice gym, this is your place.
Coffee/breakfast
There are many places to stop and have a cup of coffee and a snack or sit down and eat a nice breakfast. Here are my favorites
Excellent breakfast location with good views of the Cove. Sometimes on a hot day, just a warning the smell can ruin your appetite.
51 locals recommend
Brockton Villa Restaurant
1235 Coast BlvdExcellent breakfast location with good views of the Cove. Sometimes on a hot day, just a warning the smell can ruin your appetite.
7660 Fay Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037
Great breakfast!!
36 locals recommend
Sugar and Scribe Bakery - Fine Food
7660 Fay Ave7660 Fay Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037
Great breakfast!!
Better Buzz Coffee La Jolla
909 Prospect StParakeet Cafe
927 Silverado StUnique spots and hang outs
These places are nice little gems in La Jolla with good vibes all around.
This place has yoga and a vegan restaurant. I love the food, smoothies and the vibes.
62 locals recommend
Trilogy Sanctuary
7650 Girard AveThis place has yoga and a vegan restaurant. I love the food, smoothies and the vibes.
We Olive & Wine Bar
1158 Prospect StDrinks with a view. Nice wine and salads
Warwick's
7812 Girard AveUnique independently owned bookstore/gift shop.
Living Room Cafe
1205 Prospect StThe Whaling Bar
Historic cocktail lounge at the Valencia Hotel.
Casual food options
Good for snacks, casual dining and food on the go. All within walking distance.
Nice place for lunch with many seafood options. Good vibes.
114 locals recommend
El Pescador Fish Market
634 Pearl StNice place for lunch with many seafood options. Good vibes.
Juice Kaboose
7556 Fay AveBest Asai bowls in the village.
Bobboi Natural Gelato
8008 Girard AveGelato yum 😋
The Taco Stand
621 Pearl StGreat street tacos