Best places to Visit in San Diego La Jolla Attractions

Guests at The Lodge at Torrey Pines can take advantage of priority tee times at the iconic Torrey Pines Golf Course with the stunning La Jolla coastline as a backdrop. We also have partnerships with nearby courses including The Crosby, Maderas, Aviara, La Costa and Morgan Run.

Located adjacent to The Lodge and the Torrey Pines Golf Course, the Torrey Pines State Reserve has 2,000 magnificent acres of protected rare Torrey Pine trees, miles of unspoiled beaches and a lagoon that is vital to migrating seabirds. With more than eight miles of trails, you can explore the serenity of Torrey Pines in the same atmosphere as the first settlers to California.

Downtown La Jolla along Prospect Street is a shopper’s paradise, with several popular outlets, one-of-kind boutiques, art galleries and jewelry stores. Find distinctive apparel, accessories, home décor and gifts for loved ones back home.

Only a few furlongs from the Pacific Ocean, the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club (DMTC) hosts the San Diego County Fair and live racing from mid-July to early September.

The Birch Aquarium at Scripps is the public exploration center for the world-renowned Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UCSD. Perched on a bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the aquarium features more than 60 habitats of fish and invertebrates from the cold waters of the Pacific Northwest to the tropical waters of Mexico and beyond.

Under the artistic direction of Christopher Ashley, the La Jolla Playhouse on the campus of UCSD is a hotbed for musicals and plays that have gone on to Broadway and stages around the world. The Playhouse won the 1993 Tony Award® for America's Outstanding Regional Theatre.

Originally created as a children's swimming area in the ocean in the 1930s, the Children's Pool is now a popular destination in La Jolla to observe harbor seals and sea lions. Take a walk on the impressive seawall for another view of the intriguing marine wildlife and the ocean beyond.

Located only three miles from The Lodge at Torrey Pines, La Jolla Shores is a wide, mile-long beach with soft sand and gentle waves, making it an ideal spot for families, sunbathers and beginner surfers. The Lodge at Torrey Pines Beach Program offers guests complimentary folding chairs, beach towels and beach toys. Picnic lunches can be arranged with the concierge. Service is subject to availability.

Experience the wonders of a world-class city that offers rich cultural foods, breathtaking beaches, Tony Award®-winning theaters and the largest concentration of museums west of the Mississippi. From Downtown Seaport Village to the shore of Del Mar, you will find a diverse mecca of activities for all ages. For more information, visit the San Diego Tourism Authority.