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What to Do
While there are hundreds of things to do and see in La Jolla and surrounding San Diego County, we highly recommend the following:
San Diego County Tourist Attractions:
- Belmont Park
- Birch Aquarium at Scripps
- Gaslamp Quarter
- Legoland California
- Mexico
- San Diego Zoo
- Sea World
- Sunny Jims Cave/The Seven Sisters - Phone: 858.459.0746.
- USS Midway
- Wild Animal Park
San Diego County Parks:
- Balboa Park
- Cabrillo National Park & Monument
- Ellen Browning Scripps Park / La Jolla Cove
- Old Town San Diego State Historical Park
- Torrey Pines State Reserve
La Jolla Beaches:
- Black’s Beach
- Children’s Pool
- La Jolla Cove
- La Jolla Shores Beach
- La Jolla Underwater Park
- Windansea Beach
Golf
With over 90 golf courses and a temperate climate, San Diego is a year-round golfer’s paradise and considered one of the top 10 golf destinations in the US. Most notable and the course closest to La Jolla Shores is Torrey Pines State Golf Course, home of the 2008 U.S. Open. The course features two municipal 18-hole championship courses, situated on a bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Swing into action at these scenic and challenging golf courses in the San Diego area:
- Aviara Golf Club
- Barona Creek Golf Course
- Carlton Oaks Golf Course
- Grand Del Mar Golf Club
- La Costa Golf Resort
- Maderas Golf Course
- Rancho Bernardo Inn
- Riverwalk Golf Club
- Steele Canyon Golf Club
- Sycuan Golf Resort
- The Auld Course
- Torrey Pines Golf Course
Arts & Culture
- La Jolla Historical Society
- Athenaeum Music and Arts Library
- La Jolla Concerts by the Sea
- La Jolla Playhouse
- Museum of Contemporary Art
Sports & Recreation/Special Events
- Baseball / San Diego Padres – April-October
- Del Mar Horse Races – July-September
- Football / San Diego Chargers – August-December
- La Jolla Christmas Parade – December
- La Jolla Concerts by the Sea – June-August
- La Jolla Grand Prix Bicycle Race – April
- La Jolla Half Marathon – April
- La Jolla Motorcar Classic – January
- La Jolla Rough Water Swim – September
- La Jolla Taste at the Cove – September
- PGA Buick Invitational – January
- Taste of La Jolla – October
- Torrey Pines Para-Gliding and Glider Port - Open year-round
Science & Education
Where to Stay & Eat:
There are many wonderful hotels and restaurants in San Diego and La Jolla. Here are some of our favorites for those looking for great rates and fabulous ocean or beach accommodations:
- Estancia La Jolla
- Grande Colonial
- Hotel La Jolla
- Hotel Parisi
- BW Inn by the Sea
- La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club
- La Jolla Cove Suites
- La Valencia
- Lodge at Torrey Pines
- La Jolla Shores Hotel
- The Empress Hotel
From romantic restaurants to casual and take-out eateries, La Jolla offers romantic oceanview restaurants and Zagat rated fine dining choices. Try any one of the following during your visit:
- A.R. Valentien
- Barbarella – 858.454.7373
- Cheese Shop – 858.459.3921
- Fresh
- Georges at the Cove
- Jack’s
- Jeff’s Burgers – 858.454.8038
- NINE-TEN
- Piatti
- Roppongi
- The Marine Room
- The Shores
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