La Jolla Coast & Cove Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour

3.6 (10 reviews) 1–2 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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La Jolla Coast & Cove Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

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About this activity

Explore La Jolla’s coastline on a self-guided walking tour featuring sea caves, coastal views, and iconic stops like La Jolla Cove and the Children’s Pool. This GPS-guided audio tour follows the scenic Coast Walk Trail, with stories and directions that play automatically as you walk.

Start with sweeping views of La Jolla Shores, Scripps Pier, and Torrey Pines in the distance, then hear the story of Sunny Jim and the hidden staircase beneath your feet. As you continue toward La Jolla Cove, you’ll spot cormorants, seals, and sea lions along the rocky shoreline.

Learn about Ellen Browning Scripps and her lasting impact on La Jolla before visiting the Children’s Pool, a favorite gathering place for seals. The tour continues into the village, where you’ll pass art galleries, local landmarks, and a few great spots to eat before finishing near where you started.

This flexible, self-paced tour lets you explore on your own schedule with the freedom to stop, detour, or linger at viewpoints.

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At a glance

Duration: 1–2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–10
Audio guide: German, English, Chinese, French, Spanish
Written guide: German, English, Chinese, French, Spanish
Operated by: Drives & Detours

Ages: Adults (0–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Flexible Timing—start anytime and go at your own pace
Included: Mobile app with interactive route map
Included: Flexible Access (use the tour anytime, no expiration)
Included: Self-guided audio tour with GPS-triggered narration
Included: Works Offline (no cell service required after download)

Not included

Not included: Smartphone
Not included: Transportation
Not included: Admission to Sunny Jim Cave (not required)

Itinerary

Stop 1

15 min

Take in the views from this beautiful section of La Jolla's Coast Walk Trail. We'll point out prominent landmarks such as La Jolla Shores, the Scripps Pier, and Torrey Pines Golf Course.
La Jolla Underwater Park

5 min

Learn about the unique underwater environment in the waters between La Jolla Cove and Scripps Pier.
Stop 3

10 min

Learn about the secret history of Sunny Jim Cave (as you stand above it) and how it got its name. If you decide to pay for admission (not included) you can descend the dark staircase and get a chance to view the cave for yourself.
La Jolla Cove

5 min

Take in the iconic sights of La Jolla Cove as you hear about some of the birds and marine animals that share this beautiful location.
Ellen Browning Scripps Park

10 min

Hear the fascinating history of Ellen Browning Scripps and the enormous impact her philanthropic activities have had on San Diego.
Children's Pool

5 min

Soak up more incredible views as you gaze out over the La Jolla Children's Pool, another historical piece of La Jolla's past.
Stop 7

10 min

Pop your head into this historic La Jolla hotel as you hear about its interesting history that involves some of Hollywood's early celebrities.
Stop 8

10 min

Browse some of their exquisite photography collections spanning culture, landscape, and wildlife.
Stop 9

10 min

Discover some truly stunning and unique works by photographer Peter Lik.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Use your favorite navigation app to make your way to the corner of Park Row and Prospect Place in La Jolla. Once there, open the Drives & Detours app to begin.

End point

Use your favorite navigation app to make your way to the corner of Park Row and Prospect Place in La Jolla. Once there, open the Drives & Detours app to begin.

Using your ticket

IMPORTANT PLEASE READ: To access your tour, you will need to download the Drives & Detours app and enter your 6-character access code to unlock it. Your access code will be sent separately the day before your travel date. Access codes for same-day bookings will be sent within minutes after purchase.

HOW TO PREPARE: We recommend downloading the Drives & Detours app in advance so you are ready to go when you arrive.

DOWNLOAD THE APP:

iPhone: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/drives-detours/id6443681888

Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mytoursapp.android.app6506

WATCH FOR YOUR ACCESS CODE: Your access code will arrive as a message through the booking platform. They should notify you by email, but if you don’t see it, check your spam folder or directly in the platform’s message center.