La Jolla’s Hidden Gems: the 10 Best Things to Do [4k]

In this video, we'll explore the top things to do in La Jolla and give you some tips for making the most of your visit. This beautiful coastal town is known for its stunning beaches, charming village, and world-class attractions. We'll visit La Jolla Cove, Scripps Park, Children's Pool, La Jolla Shores, the Birch Aquarium, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, Windansea, Marine Street, Bird Rock, Torrey Pines, Mount Soledad and more!

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[benjaminjo]

I helped an old lady move from Detroit to San Diego, and I moved her belongings, personally, in a uHaul, by myself. When I got to SD, I did not know what to expect. Never been to California, or anywhere in the west prior. I was gobsmacked the moment I got to SD. The beauty was beyond breathtaking. From Midwest to Far West.

Then, she invited me to stay at her place in La Jolla. I said, "Sure!" I did not know it was the wealthiest city in SD, until I started noticing patterns like, LOTS of Tesla's, and residents were sharing with me the value of their homes, and I saw fancy boutiques and restaurants.

It took a month for me to catch on, "This place is SWIMMING with money!" Just the ambiance, amenities, atmosphere. La Jolla is almost TOO perfect of a place to live IF...and this is a BIIIIG "IF"...you can afford it.

I learned after 6 months living there, I needed a career that would allow me to continue living there, because working a normal "job" wasn't cutting it. Most workers bussed into La Jolla and left to live further away from the shore. There is a clear "Haves" and "Have Nots", situation. However, the average worker/employee were generally very happy to work in aroung the wealthy they serviced. From my experience, the wealthy of La Jolla are incredibly friendly, happy-go-lucky, generous and kind.

I'd walk home from a brutal day of work landscaping, and some random guy outside his home would offer me popcorn, food and drinks. Don't know me Adam from Eve. Just smiling, snacking on popcorn, and offering me a bag lol. Another invited me to a house party he was hosting with some friends. Another guy saw me in Carls Jr. (my new favorite restaurant to this day!), and paid for my entire meal when he knew I couldn't afford to get what I wanted on the menu.

I just had the best of time, and now, I'm seeing, I didn't see and explore enough! There's so much I thought I explored but didn't! Now, in 3 months, I'm heading back, with a LOT more money and time to check out all of those places I didn't see or visit.

Lastly, it's funny how you left out the best nude beach lol. As a young man, I enjoyed that beach for it's "view" lol, and met a lot of beautiful, friendly women and really cool guys.

Damn, I miss San Diego so much lol.

[jessicafb]

I lived in San Diego for 11 years. Moved there for college when I was 18. Went to UCSD and worked at Scripps Inst of Oceanography for 4 years after college. I got scuba certified at La Jolla Shores, and spent many summers kayaking and snorkeling in La Jolla (shores, cove & in the caves). I would always bring friends there, as well as inside the cave from that tunnel that was featured. I lived in Pacific Beach and would drive over Soledad Mountain on my way to college/UCSD. I’ve lived in Los Angeles for 8 years now, and watching this video was so nostalgic. It is very well made! Thank you 😊

Ah, and loved Windnsea as well! Would always bring friends and guys I was dating there 😉 it’s like a hidden European/Mediterranean beach right in San Diego.

[cherylnelson]

This video has made me more homesick than ever. I spent hours at Windnsea. I worked at UTC for years and I have family that lives in Bird rock and on the cliffs above the sea caves. Beautiful video. Thank you.

[MK-sueg]

Attended USD. 77 . 82, La Jolla is still beautiful! Aloha from Hawaii!

[smileyfacewithsunglasses]

La Jolla is indeed a jewel, it is truly beautiful. If you're visiting San Diego, please try to spend a day there you won't regret it!

[MsPea]

I can't believe I came across this video. Back in the late 70s and early 80s, I lived in La Jolla. From this video I see that it's changed a lot. I lived up by Torrey Pines (5:35), and we used to go there to watch the hang gliders and surfers. I worked at the La Jolla Light, the weekly newspaper there. My husband and I used to go to La Jolla Shores beach (3:16). Thanks for this video. It brought back lots of memories.

[tinkeringwithmark]

Born and raised there! Great memories!

[bigbadbubba]

I lived in Ocean Bch and worked at the Bahia in the early now retired in Oaxaca MX. From NY originally, once I saw San Diego it was in my blood. Best part of California, I think ....😊

[annaKPS]

Thanks for the video! I enjoyd it since it's my first time to La Jolla's hidden gems. We're looking forward to our visit.

[denisedecarlo]

Great video...the Cliffs past the Cave Shop are beautiful to walk even though short, a good walk to L.J. Shores...

[TraverseCityGuide]

Thank you for this! We are traveling to Cali this summer and we found some great spots because of your video! THANK YOU!

[highlyunprofessionalreviews]

SDSU alum. Spent many a days in beautiful La Jolla. The Jewel of Southern California.

[patsalas]

As a child growing up in san diego in the 50s and 60s, we would swim and picnic at la jolla cove often ❤

[Voyagerhq]

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[CosmicSkewer]

Hey nice video! I work as a kayak tour guide in La Jolla, you did a good job going over the history of the area

[christianpaul-cp]

Excellent video! We’re traveling to La Jolla in a couple of months and this was very useful.

[kindyesweakno]

Great video! I recently moved 20 minutes away from La Jolla and I’m excited to explore the area.

[_MusicMania]

Very beautiful places! I want to go everywhere))) Thank you! 😍😍😍😍😍👍

[jessziur]

Thank for the video. I lived in la Jolla in 1986 and worked at SU CASA RESTAURANT.

[harlow]

It is a wonderful place for people, sea lions and seals