La Jolla Coast & Cove Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour

3.6(10)2 hFree cancellationBy Drives & Detours

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.

What's included

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

Not included

✕Smartphone
✕Transportation
✕Admission to Sunny Jim Cave (not required)

Meeting and pickup

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.

Good to know

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Tour length varies depending on time spent at each location
Children under 11 are free

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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