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Historic La Jolla Walking Tour

Location La Jolla, California, USA
$70
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Overview

La Jolla's rich history and hidden gems make this walking tour a unique experience. Sea Lions, philanthropists, and awe-inspiring women are just a few highlights you will encounter.

  • 🦭 Learn about local legends and fascinating stories during your journey.
  • 📸 Enjoy numerous historic images that showcase La Jolla's early days.
  • 🚶‍♂️ Cover approximately 3 leisurely miles with a total of about 40 stairs (down).
  • 🌄 The standard tour is neither wheelchair nor stroller accessible; custom tours can be designed to suit various interests and abilities.
  • ⚠️ There are some hills on the route; please contact us if you have concerns or need more details.

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Historic La Jolla Walking Tour
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide

  • Background on architecture
  • Many fun facts
  • Overview of Ellen Scripps’ many contributions
  • Numerous gems unknown even to locals

Meeting point
We meet at the curved concrete bench near the corner of Prospect and Draper. There is untimed parking on the west side of Draper about 500 feet away by the tennis courts.
Return details
We meet at the curved concrete bench near the corner of Prospect and Draper. There is untimed parking on the west side of Draper about 500 feet away by the tennis courts.

  • La Jolla Recreation Center
    One of Ellen Scripps’ many gifts to La Jolla. We learn what makes it unique.
  • Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego
    We will not tour the museum, but it is the site of Ellen Scripps’ home in La Jolla, which is incorporated into the museum.
  • La Jolla Historical Society
    The La Jolla Historical Society is housed in Wisteria Cottage, which was the residence of Ellen Scripps’ half-sister Virginia (Jenny). We won’t go in the museum, but you will learn how Wisteria Cottage has been used over the years, as well as fun facts about Jenny.
  • St. James by-The-Sea Episcopal Church
    St. James by the Sea is a beautiful church. But what stands there now is not the original structure. Where did it go?
  • Girard Avenue and Prospect Street
    Ground Zero La Jolla. There is a lot of history at and near this intersection, and we have the photos to prove it!
  • The Cave Store
    The Cave Store is the second longest continuously operating enterprise in La Jolla (we’ll see the oldest too). You’ll learn why the original owner decided to build a tunnel to Sunny Jim’s cave, and who was Sunny Jim anyway?
  • La Jolla Cove
    La Jolla Cove is the site of caves, sea lions, cormorant rookeries, and unparalleled beauty.
  • Ellen Browning Scripps Park
    South of La Jolla Cove, this park stretches between La Jolla Cove and Children’s Pool and is one of the most beautiful parts of La Jolla.
  • Children's Pool
    The last thing Ellen Scripps gave to La Jolla while she was still alive. Beautiful break wall and lots of seals.
  • We’ll see The Wedding Bowl and the La Jolla Tide Pools (pass by)

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Not recommended for travelers with walking problems.
  • Not recommended for children under 10
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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    Historic La Jolla Walking Tour

    Location La Jolla, California, USA
    $70
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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