La Jolla Coast & Cove Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour

3.6 (10 reviews) La Jolla, USA
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Duration1h - 2h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, English, Chinese, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

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

  • Flexible Timing—start anytime and go at your own pace
  • Mobile app with interactive route map
  • Flexible Access (use the tour anytime, no expiration)
  • Self-guided audio tour with GPS-triggered narration
  • Works Offline (no cell service required after download)
  • Smartphone
  • Transportation
  • Admission to Sunny Jim Cave (not required)

What to expect

  1. 15m
    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.
  2. La Jolla Underwater Park
    5m
    Learn about the unique underwater environment in the waters between La Jolla Cove and Scripps Pier.
  3. 10m
    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.
  4. La Jolla Cove
    5m
    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. Ellen Browning Scripps Park
    10m
    Hear the fascinating history of Ellen Browning Scripps and the enormous impact her philanthropic activities have had on San Diego.
  6. Children's Pool
    5m
    Soak up more incredible views as you gaze out over the La Jolla Children's Pool, another historical piece of La Jolla's past.
  7. 10m
    Pop your head into this historic La Jolla hotel as you hear about its interesting history that involves some of Hollywood's early celebrities.
  8. 10m
    Browse some of their exquisite photography collections spanning culture, landscape, and wildlife.
  9. 10m
    Discover some truly stunning and unique works by photographer Peter Lik.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

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.

End point

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.

Additional information

  • 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

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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