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La Jolla Cove
As featured in 3 days in San Diego
Ollie #1 of 27 attractions in La Jolla
4.5 of 5 stars 234 reviews
Owner description: San Diego's most desirable spot for swimming, diving and snorkeling. The water is calm and the cove is ecologically protected. There is also a world...... more » Owner description: San Diego's most desirable spot for swimming, diving and snorkeling. The water is calm and the cove is ecologically protected. There is also a world famous dive site that is located in the La Jolla ecological preserve. « less
Attraction type  Beaches
Distance  2.8 km from city centre
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Mount Soledad
Ollie #2 of 27 attractions in La Jolla
4.5 of 5 stars 52 reviews
Attraction type  Monuments/ Statues; Historic Sites; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  3.0 km from city centre
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La Jolla Shores
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Ollie #3 of 27 attractions in La Jolla
4.5 of 5 stars 76 reviews
Mile-long beach features gentle waves during the summer months, making this spot a prime spot for novice scuba divers.
Attraction type  Beaches; Neighbourhoods
Distance  1.6 km from city centre
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Torrey Pines Gliderport
Ollie #4 of 27 attractions in La Jolla
4.5 of 5 stars 50 reviews
Attraction type  Educational Sites
Distance  2.3 km from city centre
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Birch Aquarium at Scripps
Ollie #5 of 27 attractions in La Jolla
4.5 of 5 stars 135 reviews
Owner description: Birch Aquarium at Scripps is the public exploration center for the world-renowned Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego. Perched on a...... more » Owner description: Birch Aquarium at Scripps is the public exploration center for the world-renowned Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego. Perched on a bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the aquarium features more than 60 habitats of fishes and invertebrates from the cold waters of the Pacific Northwest to the tropical waters of Mexico and the Caribbean. An interactive museum showcases research discoveries by Scripps scientists on climate, Earth and ocean science. « less
Attraction type  Aquariums; Natural History Museums
Distance  1.1 km from city centre
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La Jolla Playhouse
Ollie #6 of 27 attractions in La Jolla
5 of 5 stars 14 reviews
Theater on the UC San Diego campus.
Attraction type  Theatres
Distance  0.7 km from city centre
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Torrey Pines Golf Course
Ollie #7 of 27 attractions in La Jolla
4.5 of 5 stars 40 reviews
Torrey Pines offers two PGA courses.
Attraction type  Golf Courses
Distance  4.1 km from city centre
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OEX Dive & Kayak
Ollie #8 of 27 attractions in La Jolla
4.5 of 5 stars 16 reviews
Attraction type  Educational Sites
Distance  1.7 km from city centre
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Salk Institute
Ollie #9 of 27 attractions in La Jolla
4.5 of 5 stars 14 reviews
Attraction type  Educational Sites
Distance  2.3 km from city centre
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Children's Pool
As featured in 3 days in San Diego
Ollie #10 of 27 attractions in La Jolla
4.5 of 5 stars 74 reviews
It was supposed to be a children's pool, but the harbor seals took over and it's a main tourist and local attraction. Great picture spot.
Attraction type  Beaches
Distance  3.6 km from city centre
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University of California San Diego
Ollie #11 of 27 attractions in La Jolla
4 of 5 stars 15 reviews
Owner description: You don't have to be enrolled to appreciate the vast green lawns of this major university, which is home to the Mingei International Museum of World...... more » Owner description: You don't have to be enrolled to appreciate the vast green lawns of this major university, which is home to the Mingei International Museum of World Art. « less
Attraction type  Educational Sites
Distance  1.1 km from city centre
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Girard Avenue and Prospect Street
As featured in 3 days in San Diego
Ollie #12 of 27 attractions in La Jolla
4.5 of 5 stars 21 reviews
Fashionable streets in La Jolla that offer expensive shops, boutiques, art galleries and elegant restaurants.
Attraction type  Neighbourhoods; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  3.0 km from city centre
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Windansea Beach
Ollie #13 of 27 attractions in La Jolla
4.5 of 5 stars 10 reviews
A famous beach for surfing.
Attraction type  Beaches
Distance  5.1 km from city centre
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Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego
Ollie #14 of 27 attractions in La Jolla
4 of 5 stars 26 reviews
Actually located in La Jolla, this museum has more than 3,000 works which vie for attention with the stunning views of the Pacific.
Attraction type  Art Museums; Concerts
Distance  3.8 km from city centre
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San Diego Mormon Temple
Ollie #15 of 27 attractions in La Jolla
4 of 5 stars 29 reviews
Attraction type  Religious Sites
Distance  1.7 km from city centre
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Sanny Jim Cave
Ollie #16 of 27 attractions in La Jolla
4 of 5 stars 7 reviews
Attraction type  Caverns/ Caves
Distance  2.9 km from city centre
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SK Sanctuary Day Spa
Ollie #17 of 27 attractions in La Jolla
4.5 of 5 stars 9 reviews
Attraction type  Spas
Distance  4.7 km from city centre
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La Jolla Caves
Ollie #18 of 27 attractions in La Jolla
3.5 of 5 stars 31 reviews
Seven elongated fissures in the cliff walls that can be entered during low tide.
Attraction type  Caverns/ Caves
Distance  4.2 km from city centre
La Jolla Recreation Center
Ollie #19 of 27 attractions in La Jolla
4 of 5 stars 1 review
Owner description: Dedicated to the city of San Diego in 1915, this public recreational center offers a variety of activities including basketball courts, children's...... more » Owner description: Dedicated to the city of San Diego in 1915, this public recreational center offers a variety of activities including basketball courts, children's play area, handball, shuffleboard and tennis courts. « less
Attraction type  Sports Complexes
Stuart Collection
Ollie #20 of 27 attractions in La Jolla
2 of 5 stars 1 review
Outdoor contemporary sculpture collection at the University of California, San Diego.
Attraction type  Museums; Art Museums; Art Galleries; Monuments/ Statues
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