- Our list of the best things to do in La Jolla, California, features the top 395 nearby activities — including 169 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- La Jolla, CA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Food & Drink, Entertainment & Shows, and Sports & Fitness.
- The results below include the top 37 things to do within the city of La Jolla, CA , followed by 358 popular activities in nearby cities, including La Mesa, Carlsbad, San Diego, Coronado, Poway, Escondido, Chula Vista, Santee, Encinitas, El Cajon, San Marcos, Del Mar, Spring Valley, National City, Ramona, Imperial Beach, Vista, Oceanside, Palm Springs and Temecula
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23.7 Miles
Specializing in surf instruction, SoCal Surf Lessons offers visitors private 2 hours lessons and surf camps to attend. During the lessons, visitors will learn the basic techniques of catching a wave, paddling, and standing up.
23.7 Miles
The Hollandia Dog Park is an off-leash recreational dog park that features two separate areas for big and small dogs. The park has benches, bowls of water, and a fence that surrounds the park.
23.8 Miles
84%
31 votes
2202 South Coast Highway, Oceanside, CA 92054
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At the Buena Visit Audubon Society & Nature Center, travelers can take a short walk in the lagoon area and study displays in the nature center. The location contains stuffed birds.
23.8 Miles
17948 California 67, Ramona, CA 92065
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Featuring a charming patio, the Salerno Winery is a family-owned boutique winery. The winery serves appetizer along with a variety of their best varietals including a range of deep reds and crisp, fruity whites.
23.8 Miles
The 12-acre Mountain Hawk Park is a community park that includes an amphitheater, basketball courts, picnic facilities, and a soccer field. The park also has walking trails that also can be used for biking.
23.9 Miles
74%
47 votes
1425 North Twin Oaks Valley Road, San Marcos, CA 92069
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The Twin Oaks Golf Club in San Marcos balances beauty with challenge. The club features an eighteen-hole course that winds through varied terrain and hilly fairways, as well as a driving range, golf shop and banquet space.
24.1 Miles
Passing through a eucalyptus grove, Hosp Grove Trails are part of Carlsbad's city trails system. Bring a picnic, and hike the unpaved trail up 100 feet for views of the Pacific Ocean and Buena Vista Lagoon.
24.1 Miles
At the ARCO Olympic Training Center, guests will be able to view the site where future Olympic athletes train for the archery, rowing, soccer, softball, and cycling competitions. The location features a visitor center and offers guided tours on Saturday mornings.
24.1 Miles
Located within the Ramona Valley, the Cactus Star Vineyard is a boutique local winery that produces a variety of red and white wines. Visitors commonly enjoy sampling the Tempranillo, Pinot Noir, and Estate Meritage varieties at the winery's tasting patio.
24.4 Miles
Monitored by lifeguards during the day, Buccaneer Beach provides visitors with opportunities for surfing, swimming, sunbathing, and body boarding. The beach also has a playground, picnic area, volleyball courts, and a basketball court.