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San Diego SEAL Tour by Land & Sea
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USS Midway Museum with Direct-to-Gate
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Beaches & Bluffs San Diego's Ultimate Coastal Driving Tour
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What to do in La Jolla
Popular places to visit
La Jolla Cove
A charming neighbourhood north of San Diego offering great shops, fine restaurants and pristine beaches as well as opportunities to get out and enjoy local sports.
University of California, San Diego
Enjoy the collegiate vibe when you visit University of California, San Diego, during your travels in La Jolla. Discover the beautiful sunsets in this walkable area, or enjoy its surfing spots.
Torrey Pines Golf Course
Play a round of golf in La Jolla at Torrey Pines Golf Course, and enjoy other activities such as surfing. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.
La Jolla Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at La Jolla Beach during your trip to La Jolla? Discover the area's beautiful sunsets and top-notch restaurants.
Birch Aquarium
A popular attraction taking you deep into the Pacific waters, this aquarium dates back over 100 years and houses marine life from 60 different habitats.
La Jolla Shores Park
Relax, play and learn in a setting that is a very popular tourist destination. Surfers and other locals enjoy the park as well.
Black's Beach
If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Black's Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to La Jolla. Amble around this relaxing area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Windansea Beach
If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Windansea Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to La Jolla. Wander the seaside or discover the area's sunsets.
La Jolla Tide Pools
During your trip to La Jolla, enjoy the surf and sand at La Jolla Tide Pools along with the surfing. Stroll along the area's waterfront, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.
Areas of La Jolla
La Jolla Shores
If you're spending some time in La Jolla Shores, La Jolla Beach and Birch Aquarium are top sights worth seeing.
Village of La Jolla
While visiting Village of La Jolla, you might make a stop by sights like La Jolla Cove and La Jolla Tide Pools.
Torrey Pines
Pristine beaches, ample dining options, and top golf courses are just a few top things to explore in Torrey Pines. A visit to Black's Beach or Torrey Pines Golf Course might round out your trip, and you can jump aboard the metro at UC San Diego Central Campus Station or VA Medical Center Station to get around town.
Country Club
While Country Club might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like La Jolla Cove and Mount Soledad National Veterans Memorial.
Beach Barber Tract
While visiting Beach Barber Tract, you might make a stop by sights like Windansea Beach and Marine Street Beach.
Bird Rock
If you're spending some time in Bird Rock, Pacific Beach and Mission and Pacific Beaches are top sights worth seeing.
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