Things To Do

Better Buzz Coffee La Jolla

A local coffee chain you'll find all over the city! We love their mint-infused iced coffee!

Bobboi Natural Gelato

Delicious gelato in La Jolla Cove

Warwick's

The country's oldest continuously family-owned bookstore! We frequent this shop in La Jolla and Parakeet Cafe around the corner is perfect for coffee, lunch, or a little pick-me-up

Restaurants in La Jolla!

Marisi- Italian Puesto- great Mexican/tacos El Pescador- great fresh fish/seafood! Taco Stand- there is a line for a reason Duke's- Hawaiian restaurant in La Jolla Cove Din Tai Fung- Hong Kong-based restaurant in the UTC mall- so good!

Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve

Beautiful hiking along the ocean- parking lot is $25 per car

San Diego Zoo

The pandas are back!!! (As of August 2024- such a bid deal in SD) In our opinion this is a must do while in San Diego! Take the SkyFari ride as soon as you get there and work your way through the zoo from back to front

Balboa Park

The San Diego Zoo is in Balboa Park but it is also home to tons of museums, a koi pond, and the Botanic Building (currently under construction). Panama 66 is a great stop for drinks, bites, and live music! We also love taking visitors to the Japanese Friendship Garden

Coronado Island

Drive over the bridge to visit the iconic Hotel Del Coronado! We love getting a drink and snack at the beach-side restaurant there. Other recommendations for Coronado: Little Frenchie Bistro, The Henry, Bay Books, Brigantine

Trolley Tour

This is a great way to see many different areas of San Diego! It even drops you off on Coronado and is a great way to get there without thinking about parking a car. Free parking at their Old Town location!

Callie

Hands down our favorite restaurant! About 30 min from La Jolla, you will need to make a reservation in advance!

Paradisaea

Another great restaurant that we frequent! Closer to La Jolla, we recommend a reservation

Birch Aquarium

City Pass

A great way to save if you want to see multiple attractions

GoCity

Another option for multiple attractions