Nightlife in La Jolla, CA

La Jolla, CA's best nightlife spots include Birch Aquarium at Scripps ($24.50 adults, $19.50 kids 3-17), Children's Pool Beach (Free), George's at the Cove (Rooftop entrees $25-38, fine dining $40-60), and The Comedy Store La Jolla ($20-35 cover, two-drink minimum).

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Children's Pool Beach

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

Free
Birch Aquarium at Scripps

9,000 animals, real touchable tide pools, and ocean views — a fraction of SeaWorld's price

2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla, CA 92037 · Daily 9am-5pm

$24.50 adults, $19.50 kids 3-17
The Comedy Store La Jolla

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

$20-35 cover, two-drink minimum
George's at the Cove

Rooftop ocean terrace with no reservations needed — same views, lower price point

1250 Prospect St, La Jolla, CA 92037 · Daily 11am-9pm (rooftop); fine dining Thu-Mon 5-9pm

Rooftop entrees $25-38, fine dining $40-60