Guide
Coastal San Diego: La Jolla to Coronado
A tour of the county's best stretches of coast — coves, cliffs, aquariums and beaches, from La Jolla down to Coronado.
01
La Jolla Cove
Start north: sea lions, snorkeling and the ecological reserve.
02
Birch Aquarium at Scripps
Scripps' aquarium on a La Jolla bluff — a kelp forest, tide-pool touch tanks and big ocean views.
03
Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve
Clifftop trails that drop to the beach. Go early — the lot fills fast.
04
Sunset Cliffs Natural Park
Point Loma's bluffs, best at golden hour.
05
Cabrillo National Monument
The peninsula’s tip: harbor views, a lighthouse and tide pools.
06
Coronado Beach
Wide, gold-flecked sand across the bay.
07
Hotel del Coronado
Cap it at the 1888 beachfront landmark.