Historic La Jolla Walking Tour
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La Jolla, USA
- 2 hours to 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Find hidden gems and learn all about the neighborhood with the help of a friendly guide on this historic walking tour. From the village to the coast, you’ll walk at a leisurely pace for around three miles as you hear stories about La Jolla’s past, from philanthropists and awe-inspiring women to murderers. They can also share dining and activity advice tailored to your interests.
- Informative tour guides share tales of La Jolla’s rich past
- Entertaining and educational for locals and tourists alike
- Keep your eyes peeled for sea lions
- Get top tips from your guide on where to eat and what to do after the tour
What's Included
- Numerous gems unknown even to locals
- Overview of Ellen Scripps’ many contributions
- Background on architecture
- Many fun facts
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- La Jolla Recreation Center615 Prospect St, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
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.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
1
La Jolla Recreation Center
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
La Jolla Historical Society
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
St. James by-The-Sea Episcopal Church
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Girard Avenue and Prospect Street
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
The Cave Store
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
7
La Jolla Cove
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
8
Ellen Browning Scripps Park
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
9
Children's Pool
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Coast Boulevard Park (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Not recommended for travelers with walking problems.
- Not recommended for children under 10
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
5.0
based on 129 reviews
Gloria_H, Apr 2026
What a great walking tour by Chaz! He was so informed. Bring comfy shoes your lasts 2,5 hours or so. We did the afternoon tour walked all over the village got all the history saw sea lions ! We ended at 3:30 just in time for a charcuterie and drinks for happy hour at BeeSide Balcony pretty view there!
Minerva_E, Sep 2025
Sightseeing mixed in with a history lesson. Wonderful insights on the historical people who help build this city.
Lauren_N, Jun 2025
My husband and I had a wonderful experience on this tour! We learned so much about this history of this gorgeous town. Our guide was very knowledgeable.
Bruce_H, Jun 2025
Great walking tour with tons of facts about La Jolla and some of its residents. Tour guide was well prepared and loves La Jolla.
Carol_C, Apr 2025
Chas was so knowledgeable about all things La Jolla. He presented in a clear and interesting manner. You cannot go wrong in getting a tour with Chas!
Alison_M, Apr 2025
It was very informative . The guide was friendly and knew a lot about the history of LaJolla. We saw a lot of seals and sea lions too.
Amanda_S, Mar 2025
Chas was wonderful. Very informative and I learned so much history about La Jolla! I highly recommend taking this tour.
Jordon_S, Mar 2025
I recently took the Historic La Jolla Walking Tour, and it was an excellent experience. Our guide, Chas, was incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about the history of the area. Throughout the tour, he shared fascinating stories and insights, which really brought the history of La Jolla to life. I learned so much, from the origins of the village to its architectural significance. The pace was just right, and Chas kept us engaged with interesting facts the entire time. Highly recommend this tour for anyone looking to learn more about La Jolla’s rich history!
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Thank you so much. You guys were wonderful. I’m glad you got a glimpse of the magic here,
Larisa_B, Dec 2024
Beautiful place to visit. Chad made my short trip to La Jolla very memorable.
Great experience
Thank you!
Jeff_H, Sep 2024
Chas was an absolutely fantastic guide for this three-hour walking tour of La Jolla. Literally covered every aspect of La Jolla's past through today along with great scenery included! La Jolla the city is not to be missed; quaint, great food, walkable.. an absolute gem of a city. This tour is definitely worth the time. Highly recommend.
Kathleen_l, Sep 2024
Wonderful tour with Chas. Learned so much history and so proud of the dedication and generosity of the women who created this gem of a town. Chas was so informative with in depth knowledge and direct experience.
GUTS, Aug 2024
Great time on our walking tour! Chas, was an excellent guide. He was quite knowledgeable and personable and made for a memorable experience.
Bonnie_O, Jul 2024
Great two hour walking tour of La Jolla. I thought I knew something about La Jolla but learned so much more. Learned all about the Scripps family and their legacy to the area. Learned the difference between seals and sea lions. Highly recommend.
Patricia_S, Jul 2024
Chas was a great tour guide
He was very knowledgeable and walked at a pace that was very easy
We were able to see the sea lions and see lots of the ocean and see a lot of the historical buildings.
Emily_A, Jul 2024
Great tour! Chas was very knowledge about the area and the history. In 2 hours we fell in love with La Jolla. The village is beautiful and its history is inspiring.
Kristen_B, Jun 2024
Chaz was an excellent tour guide. He gave a detailed account of La Jolla history and provided a tour that highlights how much of a gem La Jolla truly is. As I was his only tourist, he was kind enough to walk me to a local restaurant that he recommended, and the food was amazing!! Highly recommend this tour!
Pattie_M, May 2024
Visiting for a friends trip and one requested a walking tour. My daughter recommended using Viator to book something as it can be overwhelming trying to find a tour that the reviews are legit.
The reviews for this tour were spot on and exceeded our expectations. Chas was very knowledgeable of the area and the history. The extra touch of having historical photos on hand helped visualize how it once looked.
Chas is described in many of the reviews as a local, which he is, but we saw someone that is far beyond a local. He’s well involved in keeping the history alive and enriching visitors experience by being involved in maintaining the area. We all agreed this tour was the top of our list of highlights for our trip.
ELAINE_T, Apr 2024
We loved seeing the seals and sea lions the cove all so beautiful. Interesting history about Ellen and family.. loved seeing all the historical builfings of them and now..
Laura_O, Apr 2024
Chas provided a great walking tour to my partner and I - he was incredibly knowledgeable, answering all our many questions, and we had a lot of laughs along the way. We enjoyed the route and the stopping points we visited and learned a lot from a true local. We would encourage others to give this tour a try!
Doris_D, Feb 2024
Enjoy our walking tour with Chad, not only we learned the history of La Jolla but we got a good walking exercise. Chas is very friendly, it felt like walking around with a long time friend.
MARIA_H, Feb 2024
Learning about people who lived in La Jolla. Tour guide should have paced groups ability to go up steep hill.
Karen_M, Jan 2024
I had been to La Jolla many times but I learned a lot and saw a lot that I hadn't known. Chas was a great guide. I recommend to anyone who can walk for an hour and a half. Worth the time and money!
Response from Host, Jan 2024
Thank you Karen. I’m glad we delivered! You guys were fun and it was my pleasure to show you around.
Alison_R, Dec 2023
I leaned so much about La Jolla. I loved the sea lions. I got lucky and was there when the waves were huge. Overall, I had a great day.
MaryW_C, Dec 2023
Chas is very knowledgeable about the history and colorful background of the people who made La Jolla. Thanks for a pleasant walk!
Janice_P, Oct 2023
Chas was our guide ~ very friendly, very informative and knowledgeable about the history and current affairs in La Jolla. The walk was about 90+ minutes, and approx 4 miles. We made a nice circle through the city and along the coastline. We thoroughly enjoyed it! Thanks, Chas!
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