2 to 3 hours (Approx.)

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Overview

Explore everything that La Jolla, the Jewel of San Diego, has to offer! With this Ultimate La Jolla Combo package, you can explore La Jolla’s famous Coast Walk with a self-guided walking tour and discover its rich, historic roots with a self-guided driving tour! The walking tour covers the Coast Walk & La Jolla Cove while the driving tour explores Coast Boulevard, Prospect Street, and La Jolla Village. This self-guided driving tour allows you to explore all of La Jolla with maximum flexibility and value.

After booking, you can check your email before downloading the Tour Guide App by Action, enter your unique password, and access your tour. The preceding steps require good internet/wifi access. Simply follow the audio instructions and the route from there.

This is not an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit.

New, extra validity — now, it’s yours for an entire year! Use multiple times over multiple trips!

Description

Stop At: La Jolla Cove, 1100 Coast Blvd, La Jolla, California 92037

Welcome to beautiful, historic, and scenic La Jolla! Although technically part of San Diego, you'll soon find that this neighborhood has a character and history uniquely its own.

Note: This long tour covers the essentials of Ultimate La Jolla in 2-3 hours.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: La Jolla Cove Bridge Club, 1160 Coast Blvd, La Jolla, California 92037

This is the La Jolla Cove Bridge Club, and it's a clue as to how La Jolla got to where it is today.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Ellen Browning Scripps Park, 1133 Coast Blvd, La Jolla, California 92037

We're walking through Ellen Browning Scripps Park, named for one of the most important figures behind La Jolla's rapid expansion.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Seal Rock, Seal Rock, San Diego, CA 92037, USA

See the small, rocky island just off the coast? That's Seal Rock. Thousands of harbor seals and sea lions gather here every day to bask in the sun, rest after catching fish, and, if the season's right, squabble over mates.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Children's Pool La Jolla, Children's Pool La Jolla, 834 Coast S Blvd, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA

Coming up on your right is a famous, and curious, La Jolla spot: Children's Pool Beach. Pullover and pause in front.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Cuvier Park - The Wedding Bowl, 555 Coast Blvd S, La Jolla, California 92037

On your right is Cuvier Park, the most popular place in San Diego to tie the knot. In fact, it's such a beloved destination for soon-to-be-married couples that some call it The Wedding Bowl. Given its picturesque location by the water, I'm sure you can see why.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: La Jolla Tide Pools, La Jolla Tide Pools, 303 Coast Blvd, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA

Ahead, keep right and slow down as you drive. Of course, La Jolla's history didn't begin when humans arrived here. Life on the Pacific coast has been thriving for millions of years.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: La Jolla Woman's Club, 7791 Draper Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA

In a few blocks, we're going to see a small building with a long history. It's the La Jolla Woman's Club, founded by - who else? - Ellen Scripps. When the club began in 1901, American women lacked any sort of equality, with no right to vote, and no right to custody of their children.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: St James by-The-Sea Episcopal Church, 743 Prospect St, La Jolla, California 92037

Do you see a peach-colored belltower ahead? That's St. James by-the-Sea Episcopal Church. It dates to 1908 and, like much of La Jolla, owes its existence to Ellen Scripps.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Athenaeum Music and Arts Library, 1008 Wall St, La Jolla, California 92037

The white Spanish-revival building with terracotta shingles and arched windows is a must for lovers of the arts. It's the Athenaeum Music & Arts Library.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial, 6905 La Jolla Scenic Drive South, Soledad Park, La Jolla, California 92037

Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial Considered one of the most unique veterans memorials in America. The only memorial that honors veterans, living or deceased, from the revolutionary war to the current war on terror, with an image of the veteran.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Jose's CourtRoom, 1037 Prospect St, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA

The white cross on that hill marks a solemn and at times controversial location: the Mt. Soledad National Veteran’s Memorial.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Windansea Beach, 6800 Neptune Place, La Jolla, California 92083

Windansea is what’s known as a surf break. Rocky obstructions under the water here cause waves to break and also form those classic barrel-shaped curls that make for radical surfing.

Duration: 10 minutes

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Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How to access: Once you book a tour, you’ll get a confirmation email and an instructions email. Follow the instructions right away: • Download the app • Enter the password • Download the tour • MUST DO while in strong wifi/cellular
How to start the tour: Once onsite, open the Action Tour Guide App: • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If there are multiple tour versions, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction. • Go to the starting point. (Note: no one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided). • The audio will begin automatically at the starting point. If you face audio issues, visit the FAQ. • Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
Amazing savings: • Driving Tours: Save money by purchasing a single tour for the entire vehicle, avoiding individual fees per person like on a bus tour. Connect your phone to the car speakers to share the audio.
Flexibility and Convenience: • Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. It's perfect for tailoring your exploration and revisiting your favorite spots on future trips. • Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace, free from the constraints of a group.
Comprehensive Tour Experience: •The app provides a full itinerary, travel tips, narrated audio stories, scripts, images, videos, and recommendations for additional activities. • Enjoy a private experience without the crowds, ideal for personalized stops and photo opportunities.
Ease of Use and Accessibility: • The app is hands-free and activates stories via GPS, offering support through call, chat, or email. • There is no need for a continuous cell or Wi-Fi connection as the GPS map works offline.
Memorable Keepsakes: • Utilize the app’s images to create a photo book or share on social media, ensuring you have high-quality, crowd-free memories from your trip.
Preparation: • After booking, download the app and the tour using a strong Wi-Fi connection. • Review the tour at home before your trip for a better experience.
Starting the Tour: • Open the app upon arrival at your destination. • Select the appropriate tour based on your starting point. • Head to the starting location; the audio will begin automatically. • Follow the suggested route and adhere to the speed limit for an optimal experience. • By following these instructions and taking advantage of the app's features, users can enjoy a personalized, flexible, and in-depth exploration of their destination at their own pace and convenience.