Attractions in La Jolla

La Jolla is about the beach, shopping, dining out, and enjoying the varied cultural activities of this jewel of a city by the sea. Fine dining restaurants perched atop La Jolla's jagged cliffs. Boutique-lined streets, gemmed with art, gifts, and other shopping destinations. Indulgent soft sand beaches, with year-round vacation sunshine and the Pacific Ocean's watercolor sunsets. From the village to the cove, La Jolla truly is the jewel of Southern California.

Mount Soledad
Nautilus St, La Jolla, CA 92037
Stand more than 800 feet high underneath the shade of a 43-foot cross, and enjoy gorgeous, 360-degree views from this prime memorial and picnic, photo and sunset spot.
 
San Diego Mormon Temple
7474 Charmant Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037
+1 858 622 0991
The San Diego Mormon temple is an amazing site to see, situated on an elevated promentory on the East side of I-5 in Southern California. The magnificent ediface gleams in the brilliant California sun, as shining rays reflect from the sparkling white plaster mixed with white marble chips. The temple's visual impact is unique among Mormon temples. Design architect William S. Lewis, Jr., and architect Kenneth Moeller headed up a talented team of designers and architects who drew their inspiration from both the Salt Lake City and Washington, DC, temples. The temple itself is located in a residential area, but overlooks a bustling commercial corridor on the other side of I-5.
 
La Jolla Caves
325 Cave St, La Jolla, CA 92037
+1 858 459 0746
The most historic attraction in Beautiful La Jolla, California. Over 100 years old. The Coastal Bluffs in 1903 - this is the area which the Cave Store overlooks and where seven caves burrow into the cliff walls. One of which, the largest cave, was made accessible by land through a man made tunnel under the direction of retiree and artist Gustauf Schultz. The cave was later named "the Sunny Jim Cave" after a cereal mascot whose profile matched that of the cave opening.
 
Ellen Browning Scripps Park
1133 Coast Blvd, La Jolla, CA 92037
+1 619 236 5555
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 September through May and 50 during the summer months of June through August.
 
Children's Pool Beach
850 Coast Blvd, La Jolla, CA 92037
+1 858 221 8884
The Children's Pool, also known as the Casa, is a small beach partially protected by a seawall. The original intention was to create a fully protected swimming area, but sand has filled in much of the area inside the wall. This is a very picturesque beach with a panoramic view. During much of the year, seals and sea lions are present on or near the beach and a reserve for these marine mammals, called Seal Rock, is just offshore.
 
Museum of Contemporary Art
700 Prospect St, La Jolla, CA 92037
+1 858 454 3541
The most significant contemporary museum in the San Diego/Tijuana region, MCA is one museum with two locations - in La Jolla and San Diego, California. The buildings house more than 3,000 works representing every major art movement of the past half-century. A range of innovative programs illustrate the museum's dedication to the exploration and preservation of contemporary art.