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Historic La Jolla Walking Tour

By Historic La Jolla Walking Tours
9.8 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $54 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h 15m
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Overview

Think outside the sea lions!* This tour offers an experience that only a true local can deliver. You will:

  • learn the history of La Jolla
  • view noteworthy architecture
  • discover residents famous and infamous
  • witness the wildlife
  • visit 2 fault lines
  • enjoy the gorgeous coast
  • collect tips and insights to help you maximise your visit

All this is punctuated with numerous historic images of the early days.

There is much more than meets the eye in La Jolla, and I guarantee you will learn at least 5 new things about our coastal hamlet, even if you were born and bred here.

We cover approximately 3 leisurely miles and walk a total of about 40 stairs (down ). We traverse the heart of the village, and the highlights of the coast. There are some hills so if you have concerns or seek more detail feel free to contact us.

The standard tour is neither wheelchair nor stroller accessible, but we can EASILY design a custom tour that is!

*Yes, you will see sea lions

Activity location

  • La Jolla Recreation Center
    • 615 Prospect St
    • 92037-4226, La Jolla, California, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • La Jolla Recreation Center
    • 615 Prospect Street
    • 92037, San Diego, California, United States

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Historic La Jolla Walking Tour
  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 15 minutes2h 15m2h 15m
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
CA $54.16 x 1 AdultCA $54.16
Total
Price is CA $54.16
Until Wed, 1 May

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedNumerous gems unknown even to locals
  • What's includedWhat's includedOverview of Ellen Scripps’ many contributions
  • What's includedWhat's includedMany fun facts
  • What's includedWhat's includedBackground on architecture

Know before you book

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Not recommended for travellers with walking problems.
  • Not recommended for children under 10

Activity itinerary

La Jolla Recreation Center
  • 10m
One of Ellen Scripps’ many gifts to La Jolla. We learn what makes it unique.
Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego
  • 5m
We will not tour the museum, but it is the site of Ellen Scripps’ home in La Jolla, which is incorporated into the museum.
La Jolla Historical Society
  • 5m
The La Jolla Historical Society is housed in Wisteria Cottage, which was the residence of Ellen Scripps’ half-sister Virginia (Jenny). We won’t go in the museum, but you will learn how Wisteria Cottage has been used over the years, as well as fun facts about Jenny.
St James by-The-Sea Episcopal Church
  • 5m
St. James by the Sea is a beautiful church. But what stands there now is not the original structure. Where did it go?
Girard Avenue and Prospect Street
  • 10m
Ground Zero La Jolla. There is a lot of history at and near this crossroads, and we have the photos to prove it!
The Cave Store
  • 5m
The Cave Store is the second longest continuously operating enterprise in La Jolla (we’ll see the oldest too). You’ll learn why the original owner decided to build a tunnel to Sunny Jim’s cave, and who was Sunny Jim anyway?
La Jolla Cove
  • 15m
La Jolla Cove is the site of caves, sea lions, cormorant rookeries, and unparalleled beauty.
Ellen Browning Scripps Park
  • 20m
South of La Jolla Cove, this park stretches between La Jolla Cove and Children’s Pool and is one of the most beautiful parts of La Jolla.
Children's Pool
  • 5m
The last thing Ellen Scripps gave to La Jolla while she was still alive. Beautiful break wall and lots of seals.
Coast Boulevard Park (Pass by)
We’ll see The Wedding Bowl and the La Jolla Tide Pools

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESLa Jolla Recreation Center
    • 615 Prospect St
    • 92037-4226, La Jolla, California, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLELa Jolla Recreation Center
    • 615 Prospect Street
    • 92037, San Diego, California, United States

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