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La Jolla Cove
As featured in 3 days in San Diego
La Jolla Cove
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Ranked #1 of 27 Attractions in La Jolla
4.5 of 5 stars 236 reviews
Owner description: San Diego's most desirable spot for swimming, diving and snorkeling. The water is calm and the cove is ecologically... more » Owner description: San Diego's most desirable spot for swimming, diving and snorkeling. The water is calm and the cove is ecologically protected. There is also a world famous dive site that is located in the La Jolla ecological preserve. « less
Attraction type  Beaches
Distance  1.8 miles from city centre
Mount Soledad
As featured in 3 days in San Diego
Mount Soledad
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Ranked #2 of 27 Attractions in La Jolla
4.5 of 5 stars 52 reviews
Attraction type  Monuments/ Statues; Historic Sites; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  1.9 miles from city centre
La Jolla Shores
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La Jolla Shores
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Ranked #3 of 27 Attractions in La Jolla
4.5 of 5 stars 77 reviews
Mile-long beach features gentle waves during the summer months, making this spot a prime spot for novice scuba divers.
Attraction type  Beaches; Neighbourhoods
Distance  1.0 miles from city centre
Torrey Pines Gliderport
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Torrey Pines Gliderport
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Ranked #4 of 27 Attractions in La Jolla
4.5 of 5 stars 50 reviews
Attraction type  Educational Sites
Distance  1.4 miles from city centre
Birch Aquarium at Scripps
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Birch Aquarium at Scripps
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Ranked #5 of 27 Attractions in La Jolla
4.5 of 5 stars 135 reviews
Owner description: Birch Aquarium at Scripps is the public exploration center for the world-renowned Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC... more » Owner description: Birch Aquarium at Scripps is the public exploration center for the world-renowned Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego. Perched on a bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the aquarium features more than 60 habitats of fishes and invertebrates from the cold waters of the Pacific Northwest to the tropical waters of Mexico and the Caribbean. An interactive museum showcases research discoveries by Scripps scientists on climate, Earth and ocean science. « less
Attraction type  Aquariums; Natural History Museums
Distance  0.7 miles from city centre
Torrey Pines Golf Course
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Torrey Pines Golf Course
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Ranked #6 of 27 Attractions in La Jolla
4.5 of 5 stars 41 reviews
Torrey Pines offers two PGA courses.
Attraction type  Golf Courses
Distance  1.9 miles from city centre
La Jolla Playhouse
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Ranked #7 of 27 Attractions in La Jolla
5 of 5 stars 14 reviews
Theater on the UC San Diego campus.
Attraction type  Theatres
Distance  0.4 miles from city centre
Salk Institute
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Salk Institute
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Ranked #8 of 27 Attractions in La Jolla
4.5 of 5 stars 15 reviews
Attraction type  Educational Sites
Distance  1.4 miles from city centre
Girard Avenue and Prospect Street
As featured in 3 days in San Diego
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Ranked #9 of 27 Attractions in La Jolla
4.5 of 5 stars 21 reviews
Fashionable streets in La Jolla that offer expensive shops, boutiques, art galleries and elegant restaurants.
Attraction type  Neighbourhoods; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  1.8 miles from city centre
Children's Pool
As featured in 3 days in San Diego
Children's Pool
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Ranked #10 of 27 Attractions in La Jolla
4.5 of 5 stars 75 reviews
Owner description: It was supposed to be a children's pool, but the harbor seals took over and it's a main tourist and local attraction. Great... more » Owner description: It was supposed to be a children's pool, but the harbor seals took over and it's a main tourist and local attraction. Great picture spot. « less
Attraction type  Beaches
Distance  2.3 miles from city centre
OEX Dive & Kayak
As featured in 3 days in San Diego
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Ranked #11 of 27 Attractions in La Jolla
4.5 of 5 stars 16 reviews
Attraction type  Educational Sites
Distance  1.0 miles from city centre
University of California San Diego
As featured in 3 days in San Diego
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Ranked #12 of 27 Attractions in La Jolla
4.5 of 5 stars 15 reviews
Owner description: You don't have to be enrolled to appreciate the vast green lawns of this major university, which is home to the Mingei... more » Owner description: 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. « less
Attraction type  Educational Sites
Distance  0.7 miles from city centre
Windansea Beach
As featured in 3 days in San Diego
Windansea Beach
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Ranked #13 of 27 Attractions in La Jolla
4.5 of 5 stars 10 reviews
A famous beach for surfing.
Attraction type  Beaches
Distance  3.2 miles from city centre
Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego
As featured in 3 days in San Diego
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Ranked #14 of 27 Attractions in La Jolla
4 of 5 stars 26 reviews
Owner description: Actually located in La Jolla, this museum has more than 3,000 works which vie for attention with the stunning views of the... more » Owner description: Actually located in La Jolla, this museum has more than 3,000 works which vie for attention with the stunning views of the Pacific. « less
Attraction type  Art Museums; Concerts
Distance  2.4 miles from city centre
Sanny Jim Cave
As featured in 3 days in San Diego
Sanny Jim Cave
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Ranked #15 of 27 Attractions in La Jolla
4 of 5 stars 7 reviews
Attraction type  Caverns/ Caves
Distance  1.8 miles from city centre
San Diego Mormon Temple
As featured in 3 days in San Diego
San Diego Mormon Temple
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Ranked #16 of 27 Attractions in La Jolla
4 of 5 stars 30 reviews
Attraction type  Religious Sites
Distance  1.1 miles from city centre
SK Sanctuary Day Spa
As featured in 3 days in San Diego
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Ranked #17 of 27 Attractions in La Jolla
4.5 of 5 stars 9 reviews
Attraction type  Spas
Distance  3.0 miles from city centre
La Jolla Caves
As featured in 3 days in San Diego
La Jolla Caves
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Ranked #18 of 27 Attractions in La Jolla
3.5 of 5 stars 31 reviews
Seven elongated fissures in the cliff walls that can be entered during low tide.
Attraction type  Caverns/ Caves
Distance  2.6 miles from city centre
La Jolla Recreation Center
As featured in 3 days in San Diego
Ranked #19 of 27 Attractions in La Jolla
4 of 5 stars 1 review
Owner description: Dedicated to the city of San Diego in 1915, this public recreational center offers a variety of activities including... more » Owner description: Dedicated to the city of San Diego in 1915, this public recreational center offers a variety of activities including basketball courts, children's play area, handball, shuffleboard and tennis courts. « less
Attraction type  Sports Complexes
Stuart Collection
As featured in 3 days in San Diego
Ranked #20 of 27 Attractions in La Jolla
2 of 5 stars 1 review
Outdoor contemporary sculpture collection at the University of California, San Diego.
Attraction type  Museums; Art Museums; Art Galleries; Monuments/ Statues
La Jolla Spa MD
As featured in 3 days in San Diego
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Ranked #21 of 27 Attractions in La Jolla
1.5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  Spas
Distance  2.3 miles from city centre
Tourmaline Surfing Park
As featured in 3 days in San Diego
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Ranked #22 of 27 Attractions in La Jolla
3 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Owner description: Each serving as a center of water-sports and recreation in La Jolla, this beach and Windansea Beach were immortalized in Tom... more » Owner description: Each serving as a center of water-sports and recreation in La Jolla, this beach and Windansea Beach were immortalized in Tom Wolfe's famous novel, "The Pumphouse Gang." « less
Attraction type  Beaches
Distance  4.2 miles from city centre
The Spa at Torrey Pines
As featured in 3 days in San Diego
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Ranked #23 of 27 Attractions in La Jolla
1 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  Spas
Distance  2.6 miles from city centre
La Jolla Music Society
As featured in 3 days in San Diego
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Attraction type  Performances
Distance  2.0 miles from city centre
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Ellen Browning Scripps Park
As featured in 3 days in San Diego
Ellen Browning Scripps Park
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Attraction type  Parks
Distance  2.0 miles from city centre
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La Jolla Yoga Center
As featured in 3 days in San Diego
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Owner description: La Jolla Yoga Center is a full service yoga center in downtown La Jolla. We offer over 80+ classes per week. Drop ins... more » Owner description: La Jolla Yoga Center is a full service yoga center in downtown La Jolla. We offer over 80+ classes per week. Drop ins welcome! « less
Attraction type  Health Clubs
Distance  2.3 miles from city centre
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