Outdoor Activities in La Jolla, CA
La Jolla, CA's best outdoor activities include Birch Aquarium at Scripps ($24.50 adults, $19.50 kids 3-17), Children's Pool Beach (Free), Everyday California / La Jolla Kayak (Guided tours $60-90, kayak rentals $39-59 for 90 min), George's at the Cove (Rooftop entrees $25-38, fine dining $40-60), and La Jolla Cove (Free).
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
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
Paddle through seven sea caves past sea lions and kelp forests — the La Jolla experience
2246 Avenida de la Playa, La Jolla, CA 92037 · Daily, tours start 8am-3pm (seasonal)
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
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
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
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