Cheap Things to Do in La Jolla, CA
La Jolla, CA's cheapest activities include Children's Pool Beach (Free), La Jolla Cove (Free), La Jolla Ecological Reserve (Free (bring gear or rent $15-25)), La Jolla Shores (Free; paid parking nearby), and Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego ($25 adults, free 25 and under).
Free marine reserve with sea lions, snorkeling, and cliffs — get there early
1100 Coast Blvd, La Jolla, CA 92037 · Open 24/7
Harbor seals took over a beach and now they're the main attraction — free, always
850 Coast Blvd S, La Jolla, CA 92037 · Open 24/7; viewing best during daytime
Cliff trails with Pacific views that don't feel real — arrive before 10am on weekends
12600 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037 · Daily 7:15am-sunset
145 steps down to the only land-accessible sea cave in California — $10 and unforgettable
1325 Coast Blvd, La Jolla, CA 92037 · Daily 10am-5pm
Contemporary art with an ocean-view terrace — free if you're 25 or under
700 Prospect St, La Jolla, CA 92037 · Thu-Tue 10am-5pm, closed Wed
Since 1976 — same Comedy Store lineage as Sunset Blvd, intimate room, six nights a week
916 Pearl St, La Jolla, CA 92037 · Shows Wed-Mon, typically 8pm and 10pm
Legendary surf break with a historic surf shack — locals prefer this over the Shores
6800 Neptune Pl, La Jolla, CA 92037 · Open 24/7
Gentle waves, lifeguards, kayak rentals — the family-friendly La Jolla beach
8200 Camino del Oro, La Jolla, CA 92037 · Open 24/7; lifeguards 9am-dusk (summer)
Free tide pools at low tide — sea stars, anemones, and crabs right at your feet
Coast Blvd S at Cuvier St, La Jolla, CA 92037 · Open 24/7; best at low tide
Walkable village with galleries, boutiques, and ocean views — First Thursday Art Walk free
Prospect St, La Jolla, CA 92037 · Most shops 10am-6pm; restaurants to 10pm
Protected marine reserve with leopard sharks and kelp forests — bring your own snorkel
Coast Blvd, La Jolla, CA 92037 · Daylight hours
Watch paragliders launch off ocean cliffs for free — or tandem fly for $175
2800 Torrey Pines Scenic Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037 · Daily, weather permitting; flights typically 10am-5pm