Beach Houses in La Jolla

This quintessential Southern California paradise is a jewel in San Diego’s crown and is one of the top beach destinations in the world making La Jolla a dream location for holiday goers. This gorgeous coastal getaway boasts year round golden sunshine and glorious surfing conditions. With properties located in the upscale La Jolla neighborhood and adjacent Pacific Beach on Mission Bay, just 4 miles away, these beach houses are a vacation treat and will provide you with everything you need for a dreamy Californian stay. Several of these stylish, fully equipped, spacious beach houses are located a short walk from dazzling Mission bay and the legendary sunsets near Crystal Pier, Pacific Beach and have a yard for relaxing outdoors after a day of adventure and activity. The sparkling, placid shallows of Mission Bay are perfect for stand up paddleboarding and there are several beach cruiser rentals nearby for an unforgettable bike ride around Mission Bay.

These tastefully furnished beach houses are ideally situated for a luxury surfing vacation with friends. Crystal Pier by Pacific Beach is an exposed beach break with beautiful glassy barrels and beginners can sign up for lessons at Pacific Beach Surf School in all seasons. This legendary favorite hangout for surfers has a wonderful, laid back quintessentially Californian surf culture vibe making this the perfect place to learn to surf for all ages. Nearby La Jolla Shores is one of the most stunning beaches in the world for surfing and surfing lessons as well as being one of the most popular beach breaks in Southern California.

La Jolla is a Pacific Ocean coastal resort of renown for good reason. La Jolla Shores beach is an absolutely gorgeous mile long crescent shaped Pacific shoreline soft sand beach and is beautiful at all times of the day. La Jolla features an impressive aquarium, opportunities for kayaking, surfing, swimming, exploring tidal pools, relaxing on sandy coves and diving and snorkeling. Hike along magnificent, rugged, Sunset Cliffs Park Trail for a breathtaking coastal hike as you gaze out over the stunning ocean blues of the mighty Pacific!

There is no shortage of fabulous food and impressive ocean views to be found in La Jolla. La Jolla Village boasts more than a dozen upmarket eateries with beautiful indoor settings and patio dining where you can enjoy wood roasted seafood, ceviche, upscale tacos, burgers, breakfasts, brunches, festive margaritas and the freshest ocean catch prepared by accomplished chefs. Quaint and quirky mom and pop Mexican eateries are not hard to find nearby for wonderfully authentic budget fish tacos and other budget friendly, Hispanic delights.

Ocean explorers will love the adventure of this protected ocean area that is filled with exquisite marine life. Expect to see an abundance of magnificent Pacific kelp, California’s state fish, the orange garibaldi, leopard sharks, rays and much more. Independent and guided snorkeling is available with the tranquil waters of La Jolla Cove providing the perfect starting point for beginner snorkelers. The park is easily accessible via kayak for a wonderful adventure exploring the numerous sea caves.

Although San Diego is home to the larger than life famous Seaworld located by Mission Bay a short hop from some of the beach house rentals, Birch Aquarium is one of the area’s lesser known yet incredible attractions. Located at the world renowned Scripps Institute of Oceanography, Birch Aquarium offers visitors a unique opportunity to view incredible sea creatures such as a Loggerhead sea turtle, leopard sharks, fascinating jellyfish and a giant Pacific octopus. There is a towering, two story giant kelp forest to admire and the glorious sea views from the outdoor touch pools where the opportunity for observing sea stars, sea cucumbers rays and young sharks make this a wonderful, unmissable experience. The exhibits are world class and very interesting.

Experience one of the wildest stretches of land on the Southern California coast where America’s rarest pine tree is preserved in a stunning world heritage nature reserve that comprises over 2000 acres of coastal state park located in the La Jolla community. Park at the lower beach parking lot and hike up the mesa trail for an invigorating walk and breathtaking panoramic views over the ocean and rugged mountains. Enjoy a round of golf at the world famous Torrey Pines golf course on the mesa and stop for a wonderful lunch at The Lodge at Torrey Pines. This luxurious establishment has a grill room with incredible views and exceptional quality, carefully prepared food.

This iconic San Diego bus route will take you all the way from La Jolla Shores drive via La Jolla Village and down Pacific Beach’s Mission Boulevard where you will get the local vibe of the laid back eateries and surf shops on either side of the road before turning down Grand Avenue and heading downtown via the freeway to the terminal stop in San Diego’s Downtown area that is packed with wonderful eateries and shops and where visitors are in for a visual treat exploring the beautifully preserved, quirky Victorian architecture of San Diego’s historic Gaslamp quarter .

Flight enthusiasts are in for a treat with a visit to Southern California’s premiere location for hang gliding, paragliding, flying remote control planes and sailplanes. Situated on a grassy mesa high above jagged cliff faces that plunge spectacularly to the sandy beaches below, this beautiful locale attracts enthusiasts from around the globe. Flight lessons provided by highly qualified instructors are available here alongside tandem flights with some of North America’s most accomplished and experienced pilots. There are structured programs for paragliding certification and this is the place to earn your wings and fly!

La Jolla’s Prospect Street is also known as San Diego’s Rodeo Drive and shoppers will delight in the dozens of beautiful stores where designer apparel and fine jewelry can be purchased. Browse one of a kind boutiques for unique finds along this street and along Girard Avenue and stop at one of the local eateries on Prospect Street for a wonderful lunch with an ocean view. Head 14 minutes south east by car to Westfield Mission Valley mall and be dazzled by this quintessential outdoor California shopping mall experience that features dozens and dozens of top retail brands, homeware stores, cinemas and a selection of great restaurants.

No trip to La Jolla would be complete without a visit to iconic Bird Rock Coffee Roasters. Grab an exquisite latte to go before heading to one of La Jollas beautiful beaches for a morning stroll from this multiple award winning coffee shop that features outstanding, micro roasted coffee with ethical direct fair trade java and organic options. These quirky, laid back stylish, La Jolla Boulevard or Pacific Beach Garnet Avenue venues buzz all day long with customers keen on grabbing a really good coffee. Sip your wonderfully aromatic java on an artsy mosaic bench outside, on La Jolla Boulevard or head to the beach to enjoy your morning coffee accompanied by a salty sea breeze on nearby Pacific beach!