This tour includes both a walking tour of the coast and a driving tour of the neighbourhood itself. Both are self-guided, allowing you to explore La Jolla with flexibility and value. Simply get the tour guide app set up on your phone and get started.
The walking tour starts by the parking area for the Coast Walk and continues on to the coast itself, where you’ll get your first look at La Jolla Cove. As you follow the walkway along this stunning waterfront, you'll discover how La Jolla got its name and spot some of the area's most iconic birds. Keep your eye out for seals and sea lions. Next, head to Seal Rock and Children’s Pool Beach. Hear about the town’s unlikely mascot: Rags the Donkey. Reach Cuvier Park, one of the most popular wedding spots in the country. Finally, it’s on to the famous tide pools, bursting with aquatic life.
The driving tour starts at the same spot, but dives deeper into the history behind La Jolla. Cruise along the coast while hearing about the people who made this neighbourhood what it is today. Visit the historic La Jolla Woman’s Club and hear about Ellen Browning Scripps, La Jolla’s most important figure. Next, see the Wisteria Cottage and the Athenaeum, a library for music and the arts which is sure to astonish any art lover in your group. The tour ends at Valencia Hotel, where Hollywood’s rich and famous have come to stay for a hundred years.
This combo offers you a complete look into both the beauty and history of this truly unique town.
Flexible planning
Entrance ticket
