The 9 Best Sights & Landmarks in La Jolla, California (CA)

July 9, 2021 Dorsey Hagwood

Topnotch golf courses, art galleries and seals share the dramatic oceanside landscape of La Jolla, an affluent community 15 minutes from downtown San Diego. Swimmers, snorkelers and kayakers dip into La Jolla Cove, where the protected waters shield an abundance of bright orange Garibaldi fish and sea caves indent the cliffs. The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, the family-friendly Birch Aquarium and the acclaimed La Jolla Playhouse deliver breaks from the sun.
Restaurants in La Jolla

1. Girard Avenue and Prospect Street

About 16 Km Northwest of San Diego Girard and Prospect Avenues, La Jolla, San Diego, CA
Excellent
45%
Good
41%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 287 reviews

Girard Avenue and Prospect Street

Fashionable streets in La Jolla that offer expensive shops, boutiques, art galleries and elegant restaurants.

Reviewed By 337dougb

Lots of fun shops, restaurants (large and small) and a general good ambience. Plan to just roam around a while.

2. University of California San Diego

9500 Gilman Dr, La Jolla, San Diego, CA 92093-5004 +1 858-534-2230 [email protected]. http://ucsd.edu/
Excellent
57%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
1%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 338 reviews

University of California San Diego

You don't have to be enrolled to appreciate the vast green lawns of this major university, which is home to the Mingei International Museum of World Art.

Reviewed By MohQut - Amman, Jordan

It is a big university, I went there for a tour and I enjoyed my experience, nice buildings, nice staff, overall it was a nice tour except for parking which was paid and difficult to find.

3. Salk Institute

10010 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, San Diego, CA 92037-1099 +1 858-453-4100 [email protected] http://www.salk.edu/
Excellent
75%
Good
17%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
1%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 231 reviews

Salk Institute

4. Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial

6905 La Jolla Scenic Drive South, La Jolla, San Diego, CA 92037 +1 858-459-2314 http://soledadmemorial.com
Excellent
71%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 2,449 reviews

Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial

Reviewed By vchristen - Roy, United States

The views are worth the drive, the memorial is a great tribute to our nations veterans. Watch the traffic on the drive up .. the locals are rude and drive like they are at Indy

5. Torrey Pines Gliderport

2800 Torrey Pines Scenic Dr, La Jolla, San Diego, CA 92037-1004 +1 858-452-9858 [email protected] http://www.flytorrey.com
Excellent
67%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1,437 reviews

Torrey Pines Gliderport

Reviewed By ddeckerdds - San Diego, United States

Awesome to see the hangliders and parasailers flying above 200-300 foot cliffs with Blacks Beach below. Cute little snack bar/cafe to eat at.

6. Murals of La Jolla

La Jolla, San Diego, CA 92037-4418 +1 858-454-5872 http://www.muralsoflajolla.com
Excellent
68%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
4%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 28 reviews

Murals of La Jolla

7. St James by-The-Sea Episcopal Church

743 Prospect St, La Jolla, San Diego, CA 92037-4229 +1 858-459-3421 http://www.stjameschurch.com
Excellent
72%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 18 reviews

St James by-The-Sea Episcopal Church

8. Mary, Star of the Sea Catholic Church

7669 Girard Ave, La Jolla, San Diego, CA 92037-4421 +1 858-454-2631 http://www.marystarlajolla.org/
Excellent
74%
Good
19%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 47 reviews

Mary, Star of the Sea Catholic Church

Reviewed By 535edmundl - Boys Town, United States

We attended Saturday evening Mass. The priest was great and he gave a good sermon. The music was wonderful too.

1205 Prospect St Suite B, La Jolla, San Diego, CA 92037-3612 +1 858-456-9900 http://www.legendsgallerylajolla.com/
Excellent
40%
Good
47%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
0%
Terrible
6%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 15 reviews

Legends Gallery

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