La Jolla Vacation Ideas

La Jolla, a seaside community and one of the most desirable suburbs of San Diego, CA, has much to offer in the way of entertainment. Here are some suggestions.

  • Catch the Grunion Run, presented by the Birch Aquarium in late spring. For more information, call 858-534-7336.
  • In September, don't miss the Rough Water Swim at La Jolla Cove. Read more above this event on our September Vacation Ideas page.
  • Underwater Pumpkin Carving Contest, held at La Jolla Shores the weekend before Halloween, with local divers carving Jack-O-Lanterns underwater.
  • December 7th brings La Jolla's Christmas Parade and Street Fair.
  • La Jolla Motorcar Classic on January 11, 2009.
  • Visit the world-renowned Birch Aquarium at UCSD for their marine life on display.
  • Go to the La Jolla Playhouse - located on UCSD campus.
  • Visit the Museum of Contemporary Art on Prospect Street.
  • Take a whale watching tour.
  • Visit The Cave Store, located at 1325 Coast Blvd., an historic attraction of a cave accessible through a tunnel at the store, descending 145 steps to the cave below.
  • Play a little golf at the world-famous Torrey Pines Golf Course. Read more about the Buick Invitational Golf Tournament in February.
  • Do a little shopping at the University Town Center, an area Mall with 160 shops.
  • Cool off at the ice skating rink at the Town Center. Good exercise and fun for all ages.
  • La Jolla Recreation Center on Prospect Street offers picnicking areas, tennis, basketball, and playgrounds for the kids.
  • Tour the Salk Institute, the world famous biological research facility overlooking the beautiful Pacific Ocean. For tour information, call 858-453-4100 EXT. 1287.
  • Hit the beaches for swimming, snorkeling, or kayaking. Or gather the whole family and have a Cookout on the beach.
  • Visit historic Mount Soledad for breathtaking views.
  • La Jolla Cove, world famous dive site and best place to see sea lions and harbor seals throughout the year.
  • For some elegant shops, restaurants, and art galleries, try Girard Avenue & Prospect Street.
  • Call Torrey Pines Gliderport at 858-452-9858 for information on an aerial view of the majestic La Jolla.

Travel Tip: For easy transportation consider San Diego Transit for bus service to many areas in La Jolla. For information, call 619-231-1466 or 619-238-0100.

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