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La Jolla Cove
Ollie #1 of 26 attractions in La Jolla
4.5 of 5 stars 131 reviews
World famous dive site that is located in the La Jolla ecological preserve.
Attraction type  Beaches
Distance  2.8 km from city centre
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La Jolla Shores
Ollie #2 of 26 attractions in La Jolla
4.5 of 5 stars 36 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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La Jolla Playhouse
Ollie #3 of 26 attractions in La Jolla
5 of 5 stars 7 reviews
Theater on the UC San Diego campus.
Attraction type  Theatres
Distance  0.7 km from city centre
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Mount Soledad
Ollie #4 of 26 attractions in La Jolla
4.5 of 5 stars 29 reviews
Attraction type  Monuments/ Statues; Historic Sites; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  3.0 km from city centre
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Birch Aquarium at Scripps
Ollie #5 of 26 attractions in La Jolla
4.5 of 5 stars 88 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  0.2 km from city centre
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Girard Avenue and Prospect Street
Ollie #6 of 26 attractions in La Jolla
5 of 5 stars 9 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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Torrey Pines Gliderport
Ollie #7 of 26 attractions in La Jolla
4.5 of 5 stars 30 reviews
Attraction type  Educational Sites
Distance  2.5 km from city centre
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San Diego Mormon Temple
Ollie #8 of 26 attractions in La Jolla
4.5 of 5 stars 17 reviews
Attraction type  Religious Sites
Distance  1.9 km from city centre
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Torrey Pines Golf Course
Ollie #9 of 26 attractions in La Jolla
4.5 of 5 stars 22 reviews
Torrey Pines offers two PGA courses.
Attraction type  Golf Courses
Distance  3.1 km from city centre
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Salk Institute
Ollie #10 of 26 attractions in La Jolla
4.5 of 5 stars 7 reviews
Attraction type  Educational Sites
Distance  2.2 km from city centre
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Children's Pool
Ollie #11 of 26 attractions in La Jolla
4 of 5 stars 32 reviews
Attraction type  Beaches
Distance  3.7 km from city centre
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Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego
Ollie #12 of 26 attractions in La Jolla
4 of 5 stars 14 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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Windansea Beach
Ollie #13 of 26 attractions in La Jolla
5 of 5 stars 5 reviews
A famous beach for surfing.
Attraction type  Beaches
Distance  5.2 km from city centre
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SK Sanctuary Day Spa
Ollie #14 of 26 attractions in La Jolla
5 of 5 stars 6 reviews
Attraction type  Spas
Distance  4.8 km from city centre
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University of California San Diego
Ollie #15 of 26 attractions in La Jolla
3.5 of 5 stars 6 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  1.4 km from city centre
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OEX Dive & Kayak
Ollie #16 of 26 attractions in La Jolla
3.5 of 5 stars 6 reviews
Attraction type  Educational Sites
Distance  1.7 km from city centre
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Sanny Jim Cave
Ollie #17 of 26 attractions in La Jolla
3.5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  Caverns/ Caves
Distance  2.9 km from city centre
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La Jolla Recreation Center
Ollie #18 of 26 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
Distance  3.9 km from city centre
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Tourmaline Surfing Park
Ollie #19 of 26 attractions in La Jolla
4 of 5 stars 1 review
Owner description: Each serving as a center of water-sports and recreation in La Jolla, this beach and Windansea Beach were immortalized in Tom Wolfe's famous novel,...... more » Owner description: Each serving as a center of water-sports and recreation in La Jolla, this beach and Windansea Beach were immortalized in Tom Wolfe's famous novel, "The Pumphouse Gang." « less
Attraction type  Beaches
Distance  6.7 km from city centre
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La Jolla Music Society
Ollie #20 of 26 attractions in La Jolla
Attraction type  Performances
Distance  3.2 km from city centre
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