- Our list of the best things to do in National City, California, features the top 280 nearby activities — including 118 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
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8879 Villa La Jolla Drive, La Jolla, CA 92037
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A four-screen movie theater, La Jolla Village Cinema displays foreign and independent films using digital projection and sound. The theater offers party hosting and non-standard concession options including espresso, Fair Trade chocolate and Italian soda.
15.4 Miles
Sanny Jim Cave offers beautiful views of the ocean waves crashing against its big rocks. The cave is reached through an old staircase which can be used after paying a small entry fee. It is a unique thrilling experience in itself.
15.4 Miles
Located within the La Jolla Underwater Park Ecological Reserve, La Jolla Caves is a series of seven caves that are about 75 million years old. Six of the caves must be reached by boat or kayak.
15.5 Miles
Shell Beach is a great place to explore tide pools which form due to low tides. A popular attraction here is the Seal Rock Reserve which is a big rock where seals and sea lions can be spotted resting and soaking up the sun.
15.5 Miles
The Simic Gallery has a collection of tasteful fine art. For the beginning or experienced collector, they offer pieces that are within many budgets.
15.5 Miles
Hard Rock Café is a themed restaurant founded in 1971 featuring walls covered in rock and roll memorabilia. It is a popular tourist destination serving classic American cuisine, and includes a shop with music and café merchandise.
15.5 Miles
Presenting all forms of art created since 1950, the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, seeks to engage the public through their exhibitions of art, artists, and the artistic process. In addition to their collection of 4,000 works, the museum hosts a wide-variety of traveling exhibitions and demonstrations.
15.6 Miles
La Jolla, California is home to the La Jolla Cove, a sheltered, small beach with pristine waters that draws smaller crowds than other nearby beaches. The calm water is excellent for beginning kayakers and surfers.