La Jolla

Feels more like a beach town than a suburb.

Welcome to La Jolla

A beautiful coastline and a laidback lifestyle.
 
Along the rugged coast of the Pacific Ocean in Southern California sits the San Diego suburb of La Jolla. In addition to stunning ocean views, La Jolla provides its residents with the Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve and two scenic golf courses.
 
Overall, La Jolla experiences temperate weather. The temperatures typically range from 50 to 77 degrees and rarely do the temperatures fall below 44 degrees or above 84 degrees. The trail winds also keep La Jolla relatively cool for a southern city.
 
Approximately 38,000 people live in La Jolla, with the division between men and women almost even. The tourist season typically runs from early June until mid-October.
 

What to Love

  • Weather
  • Rugged coastline
  • Food scene
  • Terrific tech employers

Local Lifestyle

La Jolla feels more like a beach town than a suburb. In addition to the beautiful natural attributes, La Jolla's close-knit community and wonderful people add to its charm. 
 
La Jolla also offers fabulous restaurants, arts, and shopping experiences. It's an excellent place for retirees, but many young families live here since the high-tech employers pay well and the schools are exceptional. It's an ideal community for strivers and doers who want to live in a relaxing environment. Some of the locals refer to their laidback way of living as the coastal chill.
 

Dining, Entertainment, & Shopping

La Jolla's celebration of different cultures helps make it an exciting foodie city. Dukes's La Jolla got its inspiration from Hawaiian Duke Kahanamoku. Duke wasn't just royalty but an Olympic swimmer and the father of modern swimming. Duke's serves traditional island plates with a contemporary twist.
 
Piatti's is the place to go for Italian soul food. They make homemade pasta and sauces every day. They're known for a comforting atmosphere and terrific service. But, if you'd rather enjoy your pasta at home, they also offer an Italian Market on the premises.
 
One of the best restaurants in the La Jolla area is The Marine Room. This restaurant boasts an unbelievable seaside view and serves fabulous food, from lobster tails to Angus filet steaks. It’s no wonder they've been around for over 80 years. Many people visit the Marine Room for special occasions.
 
For a unique shopping excursion, head to George's at the Cove. While shopping at the collection of boutiques and visiting galleries and museums, you might also enjoy dining at one of the eateries as you gaze at the fantastic La Jolla Cove views.
 

Things to Do

Of course, residents and visitors in La Jolla love to spend time at the beach. Black's Beach sits at the southern end of Torrey Pines State Beach and north of La Jolla Shores. It's surrounded by lavish mansions where horses once roamed on the Black family horse farm. That's where it got the name Black's Beach. Its impressive swells make it a popular place for surfers.
 
The Concourse de Elegance Car Show represents an event that car collectors and enthusiasts look forward to every year. The best part about this elaborate car show involves the charitable contributions.
 
You'll find La Jolla Playhouse at the University of California, San Diego Campus. Gregory Peck, Mel Ferrer, and Dorothy McGuire founded the theater in 1947.
 

Schools

La Jolla offers excellent public schools for families with children in grades K-12. But the San Diego area also offers terrific college campuses:

Overview for La Jolla, CA

37,474 people live in La Jolla, where the median age is 45 and the average individual income is $86,671. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

37,474

Total Population

45 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$86,671

Average individual Income

Schools in La Jolla, CA

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The following schools are within or nearby La Jolla. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Type
Name
Category
Grades
School rating
Muirlands Middle
1056 Nautilus St., La Jolla, CA, 92037
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
5/5
Montessori Institute Of San Diego Child House
8745 La Jolla Scenic Dr N, La Jolla, CA, 92037
PRIVATE
PreK - 6th
No rating available
La Jolla Country Day School
9490 Genesee Ave, La Jolla, CA, 92037
PRIVATE
PreK - 12th
No rating available
The Bishop's School
7607 La Jolla Blvd, La Jolla, CA, 92037
PRIVATE
6th - 12th
No rating available
Preuss School UCSD
9500 Gilman Dr., La Jolla, CA, 92093
PUBLIC
6th - 12th
5/5
La Jolla Elementary
1111 Marine St., La Jolla, CA, 92037
PUBLIC
K - 5th
5/5
Beth Montessori
8660 Gilman Dr, La Jolla, CA, 92037
PRIVATE
PreK - K
No rating available
Torrey Pines Elementary
8350 Cliffridge Ave., La Jolla, CA, 92037
PUBLIC
K - 5th
5/5
The Gillispie School
7380 Girard Ave, La Jolla, CA, 92037
PRIVATE
PreK - 6th
No rating available
Stella Maris Academy
7654 Herschel Ave, La Jolla, CA, 92037
PRIVATE
K - 8th
No rating available
The Childrens School
2225 Torrey Pines Ln, La Jolla, CA, 92037
PRIVATE
PreK - 8th
No rating available
Bird Rock Elementary
5371 La Jolla Hermosa Ave., La Jolla, CA, 92037
PUBLIC
K - 5th
5/5
La Jolla High
750 Nautilus St., La Jolla, CA, 92037
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
5/5
All Hallows Academy
2390 Nautilus St, La Jolla, CA, 92037
PRIVATE
K - 8th
No rating available
San Diego French American School
6550 Soledad Mountain Rd, La Jolla, CA, 92037
PRIVATE
PreK - 8th
No rating available

Around La Jolla, CA

There's plenty to do around La Jolla, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

70
Somewhat Walkable
Walking Score
73
Very Bikeable
Bike Score
32
Some Transit
Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Chesa Kusina, TC'S FISHING ADVENTURES, and The Perfect Workout.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining 3.59 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
TC'S FISHING ADVENTURES Logo
Active 4.18 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars
The Perfect Workout Logo
Active 1.81 miles 8 reviews 5/5 stars
Samantha Le Master Logo
Active 4.01 miles 9 reviews 5/5 stars
Twin Dragons Sports Center Logo
Active 3.34 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Fitssage Logo
Active 1.54 miles 19 reviews 5/5 stars

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