La Jolla

Serene San Diego neighborhood with impeccable seaside luxury.

La Jolla Real Estate

La Jolla is a private San Diego neighborhood that combines ocean views with impeccable luxury. Located along San Diego’s northwestern coastline, La Jolla is surrounded by the ocean on three sides. La Jolla Cove and La Jolla Shores Beach boast some of San Diego’s most unforgettable seaside scenery. The community also offers outstanding oceanfront restaurants and many art galleries and boutiques.

La Jolla’s oceanfront Bird Rock and La Jolla Cove communities feature some of San Diego’s most beautiful and sought-after homes with stunning seaside views. Living in La Jolla’s eclectic luxury real estate mix also includes large homes in private gated communities and expansive country estates.

What to Love

  • Impeccable oceanfront luxury
  • Unforgettable coastal scenery
  • Art galleries and boutiques
  • Exceptional oceanfront dining

People & Lifestyle

The La Jolla neighborhood is often called the jewel of San Diego, and this glittering coastal community is more than deserving of this description. The scenery is incomparable, and the amenities are just as exceptional. For first-class shopping and dining, La Jolla boasts some of the best of both in all of California.

Dining, Entertainment & Shopping

La Jolla offers a variety of first-class restaurants that provide unforgettable dining experiences. The glamorous La Valencia Hotel has been a La Jolla icon since the 1920s. The Med is La Valencia’s premier dining destination, combining stunning ocean views with sublime chef-driven seasonal dishes drawing on the culinary cultures of Spain and California.

George’s at the Cove, a premiere spot in the La Jolla neighborhood, has three-tiered dining levels rising above the crashing waves of the Pacific. Downstairs you’ll find California Modern, George’s signature fine-dining space. The exquisite seafood-focused dishes served at California Modern have earned many rave reviews and a Michelin Guide recommendation. George’s rooftop Ocean Terrace offers a more casual setting for dinner and drinks with magnificent sunset views.

Residents living in La Jolla, find The Marine Room as another chic dining choice with spectacular views on the oceanfront. The menu at the Marine Room features locally caught fresh seafood alongside innovative small plates and appetizers.

The open-air Westfield UTC shopping center in La Jolla neighborhood has more than 20 restaurants alongside stylish retailers such as Anthropologie, Hermes, Kendra Scott, Lululemon, Macy’s, Michael Kors, Nordstrom, Pandora, Restoration Hardware, Sephora, Tiffany & Co., Tommy Bahama, and Zara. Javier’s is an upscale Mexican cantina located at Westfield UTC. Javier’s uses fresh, high-quality ingredients like prime corn-fed Angus beef, white Mexican prawns, Dungeness crab, and Maine lobster to prepare its elevated Mexican meals.

Things to Do

Torrey Pines Golf Course features two world-class 18-hole public courses perched atop cliffs overlooking the ocean. This stunning course has hosted major tournaments, including the 2008 and 2021 U.S. Open. The PGA Tour’s Farmers Insurance Open has been an annual highlight at Torrey Pines Golf Course since 1968 in the La Jolla neighborhood.

La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club is another outstanding sports facility based at a landmark beachfront resort. Tennis tournaments here have attracted legendary players such as Billie Jean King and John McEnroe. The club offers 12 championship hard courts and a full-service pro shop and a robust program of expert-led lessons and clinics.

Living in La Jolla includes having beautiful beaches, such as the La Jolla Cove, which is a beautiful beach and cove framed by dramatic cliffs. The Cove is a protected marine reserve with much for snorkelers and scuba divers to see. The Cove also offers views of sea lions and ideal conditions for swimming. The larger La Jolla Shores Beach also boasts views of sea lions and enchanting sunsets. This broad, mile-long sandy beach in La Jolla neighborhood enjoys the gentlest waves of any beach in San Diego.

La Jolla is home to many art galleries and trendy boutiques. Perched above La Jolla Cove, the Village downtown area features many of these galleries and boutiques alongside a fine choice of restaurants.

Schools

The San Diego Unified school district serves la Jolla.

  • Bird Rock Elementary, Public, K-5.
  • La Jolla Elementary, Public, K-5.
  • Torrey Pines Elementary, Public, K-5.
  • Preuss School UCSD, Public, Charter, 6-12.
  • Muirlands Middle, Public, 6-8.
  • La Jolla High, Public, 9-12.
  • The Bishop’s School, Private, Episcopal, 6-12.
  • La Jolla Country Day School, Private, PK-12.

Overview for La Jolla, CA

37,474 people live in La Jolla, where the median age is 45 and the average individual income is $86,671. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

37,474

Total Population

45 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$86,671

Average individual Income

Schools in La Jolla, CA

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The following schools are within or nearby La Jolla. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Type
Name
Category
Grades
School rating
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
5/5
Montessori Institute Of San Diego Child House
PRIVATE
PreK - 6th
No rating available
La Jolla Country Day School
PRIVATE
PreK - 12th
No rating available
PRIVATE
6th - 12th
No rating available
PUBLIC
6th - 12th
5/5
La Jolla Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 5th
5/5
PRIVATE
PreK - K
No rating available
Torrey Pines Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 5th
5/5
The Gillispie School
PRIVATE
PreK - 6th
No rating available
Stella Maris Academy
PRIVATE
K - 8th
No rating available
PRIVATE
PreK - 8th
No rating available
PUBLIC
K - 5th
5/5
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
5/5
All Hallows Academy
PRIVATE
K - 8th
No rating available
San Diego French American School
PRIVATE
PreK - 8th
No rating available
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