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- German
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- Spanish
- Spanish
Explore La Jolla’s coastline on a self-guided walking tour featuring sea caves, coastal views, and iconic stops like La Jolla Cove and the Children’s Pool. This GPS-guided audio tour follows the scenic Coast Walk Trail, with stories and directions that play automatically as you walk.
Start with sweeping views of La Jolla Shores, Scripps Pier, and Torrey Pines in the distance, then hear the story of Sunny Jim and the hidden staircase beneath your feet. As you continue toward La Jolla Cove, you’ll spot cormorants, seals, and sea lions along the rocky shoreline.
Learn about Ellen Browning Scripps and her lasting impact on La Jolla before visiting the Children’s Pool, a favorite gathering place for seals. The tour continues into the village, where you’ll pass art galleries, local landmarks, and a few great spots to eat before finishing near where you started.
This flexible, self-paced tour lets you explore on your own schedule with the freedom to stop, detour, or linger at viewpoints.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Use your favorite navigation app to make your way to the corner of Park Row and Prospect Place in La Jolla. Once there, open the Drives & Detours app to begin.
Itinerary
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1Coast Walk Trail
Take in the views from this beautiful section of La Jolla's Coast Walk Trail. We'll point out prominent landmarks such as La Jolla Shores, the Scripps Pier, and Torrey Pines Golf Course.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2La Jolla Underwater Park
Learn about the unique underwater environment in the waters between La Jolla Cove and Scripps Pier.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Goldfish Point
Learn about the secret history of Sunny Jim Cave (as you stand above it) and how it got its name. If you decide to pay for admission (not included) you can descend the dark staircase and get a chance to view the cave for yourself.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4La Jolla Cove
Take in the iconic sights of La Jolla Cove as you hear about some of the birds and marine animals that share this beautiful location.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Ellen Browning Scripps Park
Hear the fascinating history of Ellen Browning Scripps and the enormous impact her philanthropic activities have had on San Diego.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Children's Pool
Soak up more incredible views as you gaze out over the La Jolla Children's Pool, another historical piece of La Jolla's past.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7La Valencia Hotel
Pop your head into this historic La Jolla hotel as you hear about its interesting history that involves some of Hollywood's early celebrities.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8National Gallery of Fine Art La Jolla
Browse some of their exquisite photography collections spanning culture, landscape, and wildlife.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9LIK Fine Art
Discover some truly stunning and unique works by photographer Peter Lik.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Tour length varies depending on time spent at each location
- Children under 11 are free
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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