Guidebook for San Diego
Food Scene
The Cottage La Jolla
7702 Fay AveHarry's Coffee Shop
7545 Girard AveA La Jolla staple.
Verdes El Ranchero
7404 La Jolla BlvdThe local favorite for sit-down Mexican food.
The freshest daily catch to eat o site or to purchase at the counter for cooking at home.
114 locals recommend
El Pescador Fish Market
634 Pearl StThe freshest daily catch to eat o site or to purchase at the counter for cooking at home.
The Taco Stand
621 Pearl StLocal favorite for take-out Mexican food.
Puesto La Jolla
1026 Wall StGreat ambiance and tasty food.
George's at the Cove
1250 Prospect St Date night favorite.
Whisknladle Bistro & Bar
1044 Wall StFoodie favorite; very pricey but excellent.
Drinks & Nightlife
There is a great bar as well as restaurant with a full menu, indoor/outdoor seating and a deluxe movie theater.
103 locals recommend
THE LOT La Jolla
7611 Fay AveThere is a great bar as well as restaurant with a full menu, indoor/outdoor seating and a deluxe movie theater.
Local gathering spot. Live music most nights. Good restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating. Fun!
107 locals recommend
Beaumont's
5662 La Jolla BlvdLocal gathering spot. Live music most nights. Good restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating. Fun!
The Comedy Store - La Jolla
916 Pearl StThey get top-notch acts.
THE LOT La Jolla
7611 Fay AveParks & Nature
Gorgeous hiking paths down to the beach, local fauna not found elsewhere.
1108 locals recommend
Torrey Pines State Reserve
12600 North Torrey Pines RoadGorgeous hiking paths down to the beach, local fauna not found elsewhere.
Coast Walk
1298 Prospect StA beautiful stretch of coastline feeds all the senses and provides decent exercise.
Outstanding underwater preserve for swimming, snorkeling, tidepooling.
1327 locals recommend
La Jolla Cove
1100 Coast BlvdOutstanding underwater preserve for swimming, snorkeling, tidepooling.
The closest beach to our house (just at the bottom of our street). Marine St is recommended for beach walking and quick swims (dunking) and volleyball for adults. This beach has a shore break wave with a strong back-flow, so one needs to get past the break in deeper waters to swim safely. Families with young children should go 200 yards in either direction from the base of Marine St. for safer places to swim. Not recommended for board sports unless you are very experienced.
Note that Marine St. Is the only beach in the area (besides Windansea) that has a lifeguard.
Located 200 yards north of Marine St. is another tiny beach called Horseshoe by the locals. It can be accessed via the beach or by walking to the end of Pearl St. And taking a right onto Coast Blvd. At 200 Coast Blvd you’ll find a walkway providing beach access with stairs. Horseshoe is a better choice for families with young children and for experienced surfers.
29 locals recommend
Marine Street Beach
The closest beach to our house (just at the bottom of our street). Marine St is recommended for beach walking and quick swims (dunking) and volleyball for adults. This beach has a shore break wave with a strong back-flow, so one needs to get past the break in deeper waters to swim safely. Families with young children should go 200 yards in either direction from the base of Marine St. for safer places to swim. Not recommended for board sports unless you are very experienced.
Note that Marine St. Is the only beach in the area (besides Windansea) that has a lifeguard.
Located 200 yards north of Marine St. is another tiny beach called Horseshoe by the locals. It can be accessed via the beach or by walking to the end of Pearl St. And taking a right onto Coast Blvd. At 200 Coast Blvd you’ll find a walkway providing beach access with stairs. Horseshoe is a better choice for families with young children and for experienced surfers.
Arts & Culture
Fabulous collection in a setting that stuns. Great Cafe as well. Note: you don't have to go to the museum to eat there.
133 locals recommend
Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego
700 Prospect StFabulous collection in a setting that stuns. Great Cafe as well. Note: you don't have to go to the museum to eat there.
Period architecture, a beautiful permanent collection and always-interesting rotating installations. The center of the La Jolla art scene both past and present.
8 locals recommend
Athenaeum Music and Arts Library
1008 Wall StPeriod architecture, a beautiful permanent collection and always-interesting rotating installations. The center of the La Jolla art scene both past and present.
Founded by Gregory Peck and other famous actors, this is one of the best theater troupes in the country.
88 locals recommend
La Jolla Playhouse
2910 La Jolla Village DrFounded by Gregory Peck and other famous actors, this is one of the best theater troupes in the country.
Entertainment & Activities
THE LOT La Jolla
7611 Fay AveThe cushiest theater to see a movie!
Shopping
Little Italy
Adorable and unique shops and restaurants.
Quaint shopping are with fun stores, good food and relaxed vibe in the heart of Solana Beach. Great decorating finds!
40 locals recommend
South Cedros Avenue
South Cedros AvenueQuaint shopping are with fun stores, good food and relaxed vibe in the heart of Solana Beach. Great decorating finds!
The Faded Awning Collection
7464 Girard AveExcellently curated for coastal living.
Food scene
il giardino di Lilli
Great for coffee and brunch