Nearest Airport
: San Diego International Airport
at 20
Miles
Nearest Ferry
: None
Nearest Train
: San Diego Train
at 20
Miles
Nearest Motorway
: Highway 5 and La Jolla Village Drive
at 8
Miles
Nearest Beach
: Windansea
at 0.3
Miles
Nearest Barpub
: Bird Rock/ La Jolla Village
at 0.2
Miles
Nearest Golf
: Torrey Pines Golf or Mission Bay
at 10
Miles
Nearest Restaurant
: Bird Rock or La Jolla Village
at 0.2
Miles
Car: recommended
The coastal village of La Jolla is dramatic and beautiful. There are caves and cliffs that edge the sea shore, in some places covered with seals and sea lions, pelicans, and many other birds. You often see dolphins jumping in the waves, sometimes near the many surfers that enjoy select surfing spots. Our main beaches are next to a Marine Life Sanctuary, so you can go snorkeling and see exquisite sea creatures. (The Scripps Aquarium is located here, where you can see up close all the marine life that lives here.) At La Jolla Shores you can rent kayak boats and one of the companies will give you a tour by kayak of the coast cliffs.
The village of La Jolla grew up in the 1920s as a popular spot for Hollywood stars to stay in. They stayed at the La Valencia hotel, and performed at the La Jolla Playhouse. So, there is a little village, with many wonderful shops and restaurants, right next to the sea.
Other Activities: shopping, boating, parasailing, health/beauty spa, mini golf