With its elegant shops, posh homes, and stunning coastal beauty, La Jolla is a true gem of Southern California. Embark on a half-day exploration of the neighborhood’s upmarket retail district, the world-famous Torrey Pines Golf Course, and the rugged natural features along the shore.

Meet your guide in downtown San Diego and ride out with an intimate group to La Jolla as you listen to information about this affluent and exclusive community. Scope out the fine boutiques and restaurants in town, take in the view from Mount Soledad, and gaze out over the sandy washes and sage-topped cliffs of the Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve.

Make your way down to Children’s Pool Beach to watch wild harbor seals basking on the sand, and admire the shimmering waters of La Jolla Cove—an underwater ecological reserve nestled beneath grassy bluffs. Depending on the time of year, you might spot migrating gray whales or playful bottlenose dolphins swimming offshore. Listen as your guide describes the area’s abundant sea life, and see if you can spot some of the wave-carved caves and tunnels in the inlet’s rocky, rugged cliffs.