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Ultimate La Jolla Self-Guided Combo Tour

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This tour includes both a walking tour of the coast and a driving tour of the neighbourhood itself. Both are self-guided, allowing you to explore La Jolla with flexibility and value. Simply get the tour guide app set up on your phone and get started.The walking tour starts by the parking area for the Coast Walk and continues on to the coast itself, where you’ll get your first look at La Jolla Cove. As you follow the walkway along this stunning waterfront, you'll discover how La Jolla got its name and spot some of the area's most iconic birds. Keep your eye out for seals and sea lions. Next, head to Seal Rock and Children’s Pool Beach. Hear about the town’s unlikely mascot: Rags the Donkey. Reach Cuvier Park, one of the most popular wedding spots in the country. Finally, it’s on to the famous tide pools, bursting with aquatic life.The driving tour starts at the same spot, but dives deeper into the history behind La Jolla. Cruise along the coast while hearing about the people who made this neighbourhood what it is today. Visit the historic La Jolla Woman’s Club and hear about Ellen Browning Scripps, La Jolla’s most important figure. Next, see the Wisteria Cottage and the Athenaeum, a library for music and the arts which is sure to astonish any art lover in your group. The tour ends at Valencia Hotel, where Hollywood’s rich and famous have come to stay for a hundred years.This combo offers you a complete look into both the beauty and history of this neighbourhood of San Diego.

Overview

This tour includes both a walking tour of the coast and a driving tour of the neighbourhood itself. Both are self-guided, allowing you to explore La Jolla with flexibility and value. Simply get the tour guide app set up on your phone and get started.The walking tour starts by the parking area for the Coast Walk and continues on to the coast itself, where you’ll get your first look at La Jolla Cove. As you follow the walkway along this stunning waterfront, you'll discover how La Jolla got its name and spot some of the area's most iconic birds. Keep your eye out for seals and sea lions. Next, head to Seal Rock and Children’s Pool Beach. Hear about the town’s unlikely mascot: Rags the Donkey. Reach Cuvier Park, one of the most popular wedding spots in the country. Finally, it’s on to the famous tide pools, bursting with aquatic life.The driving tour starts at the same spot, but dives deeper into the history behind La Jolla. Cruise along the coast while hearing about the people who made this neighbourhood what it is today. Visit the historic La Jolla Woman’s Club and hear about Ellen Browning Scripps, La Jolla’s most important figure. Next, see the Wisteria Cottage and the Athenaeum, a library for music and the arts which is sure to astonish any art lover in your group. The tour ends at Valencia Hotel, where Hollywood’s rich and famous have come to stay for a hundred years.This combo offers you a complete look into both the beauty and history of this neighbourhood of San Diego.

Location

Meeting Point Map

The tour begins at the GPS-marked starting point.

Address

7991 Prospect Pl, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA

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Inclusions

  • Flexible planning
  • Works offline
  • Live GPS Map
  • Audios, images, and text
  • Email, chat, call support

Exclusions

  • Entrance ticket
  • Vehicle rental
  • Food, drinks, and parking

Venues

  • La Jolla

    A sought-after destination for locals and tourists alike, La Jolla offers breath-taking views, mysterious sea caves, and all kinds of fun activities to do near the shores. This hilly, seaside neighborhood known as ‘the jewel of San Diego’, is surrounded on three sides by the sea and backed by the steep slopes of Mt. Soledad.

Additional Information

  • Know in advance:
  • This is a self-guided tour; no guide will accompany you. The tour operator's app functions as a guide, an audio tour, and a map all in one
  • Explore this coastal town, where gorgeous architecture and natural beauty collide
  • Please arrange for a vehicle before you take the tour. You only need to book one tour per vehicle, not per person
  • Get to know quirky characters like Rags the Donkey and legends about a mysterious stranger known only as “The Judge”
  • After booking the tour, search your email for the phrase "Set up your self-guided tour now." Follow these instructions immediately to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Please don't wait until you are on-site
  • Spot seals, sea lions, pelicans, and other coastal creatures in the La Jolla Cove
  • Works perfectly without cellular or Wi-Fi with offline maps
  • Learn about the history of La Jolla and the one woman who transformed it from a tiny village to a major destination
  • The audio stories play on their own based on your location. You can start anytime and pause anywhere
  • Most stops along the tour have animated videos allowing you to visualize what you cannot see, such as snapshots from different centuries or interior rooms
  • This tour is valid for an entire year, 12 months, from the moment of booking. You can use it multiple times over multiple trips
  • This tour is an audio tour guide and not an attraction entrance ticket

Guide Languages

  • English

Cancellation Policy

  • A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.

  • No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.

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