La Jolla Guidebook
Food scene
Puesto La Jolla
1026 Wall StAmazing mexican food!
Incredible bakery. Long line on the weekends, but worth it!
35 locals recommend
Wayfarer Bread & Pastry
5525 La Jolla BlvdIncredible bakery. Long line on the weekends, but worth it!
Great high-end grocery with amazing butcher/seafood counter. Prepared sandwiches too!
13 locals recommend
Valley Farm Market La Jolla
6902 La Jolla BlvdGreat high-end grocery with amazing butcher/seafood counter. Prepared sandwiches too!
Parakeet Cafe
927 Silverado StAwesome breakfast and lunch spot. Healthy options.
Awesome farmers market on Sunday mornings on the campus of La Jolla Elementary School.
51 locals recommend
La Jolla Open Aire Farmers Market
7335 Girard AveAwesome farmers market on Sunday mornings on the campus of La Jolla Elementary School.
Puesto La Jolla
1026 Wall StAmazing breakfast spot.
Good spot to pick up take and bake pizza. Super fresh salads too and don't skip out on the giant take and bake chocolate chip cookie.
American Pizza Manufacturing
7402 La Jolla BoulevardGood spot to pick up take and bake pizza. Super fresh salads too and don't skip out on the giant take and bake chocolate chip cookie.
a La Jolla institution - awesome spot for romantic dining with an ocean view.
248 locals recommend
George's at the Cove
1250 Prospect Sta La Jolla institution - awesome spot for romantic dining with an ocean view.
amazing local coffee shop in Bird Rock (next neigborhood over).
217 locals recommend
Bird Rock Coffee Roasters
5627 La Jolla Blvdamazing local coffee shop in Bird Rock (next neigborhood over).
Neighborhoods
Great little village super close to the house with shops and restaurants!
22 locals recommend
Village of La Jolla
Great little village super close to the house with shops and restaurants!
Little Italy
Amazing spot for a meal or just a stroll. Vibrant nightlife!
The other "village" of la jolla. Few nice restaurants, few shops and a great beach.
184 locals recommend
La Jolla Shores
The other "village" of la jolla. Few nice restaurants, few shops and a great beach.
KIDS!
Awesome beach that is very kid friendly as it stays shallow for a bit longer so can wade up to your ankles with the kiddos. There is also a playground right next to the beach and it is fairly common to see dolphins playing in the waves!
304 locals recommend
La Jolla Shores Hotel
8110 Camino Del OroAwesome beach that is very kid friendly as it stays shallow for a bit longer so can wade up to your ankles with the kiddos. There is also a playground right next to the beach and it is fairly common to see dolphins playing in the waves!
Birch Aquarium at Scripps
2300 Expedition WayAwesome destination for the kids (and adults!)
Newly opened museum of modern art in the village. Once a month, there are kids programs on Sundays, which are awesome!
The Museum Of__
7655 Girard AvenueNewly opened museum of modern art in the village. Once a month, there are kids programs on Sundays, which are awesome!
The world famous zoo is famous for a reason! it's incredible! Pro tip: pack your own food or pick something up en route... the food they sell is not incredible :)
2510 locals recommend
San Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo DrThe world famous zoo is famous for a reason! it's incredible! Pro tip: pack your own food or pick something up en route... the food they sell is not incredible :)
LEGOLAND California
One Legoland Dramazing spot for the kids - GREAT for toddlers.
Small amusement park on the boardwalk with a large wooden rollercoaster.
689 locals recommend
Belmont Park
3146 Mission BlvdSmall amusement park on the boardwalk with a large wooden rollercoaster.
Yoga
Awesome yoga classes including aerial yoga! Also, great healthy restaurant attached to studio.
62 locals recommend
Trilogy Sanctuary
7650 Girard AveAwesome yoga classes including aerial yoga! Also, great healthy restaurant attached to studio.
Riffs Yoga Studios - Bird Rock
5510 La Jolla Blvdgreat outdoor yoga spot!
Shopping
Hermosa Surf
5636 La Jolla Boulevardcool new surf shop in town!
Mitch's Surf Shop
631 Pearl StVery well known surf shop for all your surfing needs.
Great local surf shop with good variety of retail available. Also, juice bar is attached.
15 locals recommend
Bird Rock Surf
5509 La Jolla BlvdGreat local surf shop with good variety of retail available. Also, juice bar is attached.
Entertainment
The Comedy Store - La Jolla
916 Pearl StComedy club in La jolla. Attracts top talent!
Movie theatre with gourmet food and wine offerings. Good restaurant and cafe attached!
103 locals recommend
THE LOT La Jolla
7611 Fay AveMovie theatre with gourmet food and wine offerings. Good restaurant and cafe attached!
Conrad Prebys Music Center
amazing new music hall for live performances.