Ellen Browning Scripps Park Tours and Tickets

Explore everything that La Jolla, the Jewel of San Diego, has to offer! With this Ultimate La Jolla Combo package, you can explore La Jolla’s famous Coast Walk with a self-guided walking tour and discover its rich, historic roots with a self-guided driving tour! The walking tour covers the Coast Walk & La Jolla Cove while the driving tour explores Coast Boulevard, Prospect Street, and La Jolla Village. This self-guided driving tour allows you to explore all of La Jolla with maximum flexibility and value. Within 30 min, we'll send you two things: a unique password and an app. Download the app onto your phone, enter the password, and download the tour. When you arrive, go to the Cave Store, launch the app, and follow the instructions! Stick to our recommended route for the best experience. No expiration — the tour is available from the minute you book until forever! This is not an entrance ticket to attractions along the route. Check pandemic rules and opening hours before your visit.

Curious about La Jolla’s backstory then lace-up your sneakers, it’s time to soak in the glory and magnificence of this sun-kissed seaside community by immersing yourself in its story, history and architecture. Take in the feel, allure and romance of this Southern Californian coastal paradise as you stroll the streets of the downtown village of La Jolla with this self-guided GPS tour. You can Tour Freely: stop and start at your leisure. Go back in time to discover fascinating fun facts about La Jolla’s early days. Discover the influence of Ellen Browning Scripps and view historical sites designed by architect Irving Gill. Take in an expansive vista from a tucked-away historic observation deck. See and hear the seals and sea lions barking at the Children’s Pool - pupping season is in Spring! See Dr Seuss original artworks along the way and swing by the La Valencia Hotel, where Hollywood luminaries like Gregory Peck and Dorothy Maguire stayed and have a delicious Whaler drink at the bar.

See La Jolla’s mansions, shops and scenic beaches on a 2-hour Segway tour of San Diego’s most glamorous neighborhood. Follow your guide up and down La Jolla’s famous hills, get a glimpse of the boats on Windansea Beach and watch for the seals and sea lions that cluster around Children’s Pool Beach. Cruise past Bird Rock’s seaside estates and the elegant boutiques that line the neighborhood’s shopping district, then finish your tour at a lush, coastal park with sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean.

This fun and fast moving photo tour is perfect if you want you to snap away at the best scenic and nature-oriented photo locations along the coast. You will make many quick stops to take plenty of jaw-dropping photos that will make your friends envious. Your private expert tour guide Julie Kremen will whisk you all over the area for a wonderful overview and so much photo variety. And your photographer tour guide will give you photo tips and show you how to get the iconic shots everybody wishes they had. As you tour along, you will learn about each location – the history, culture, and what makes it unique. And if you get tired of doing selfies, she will take some photos of you along the way too. Time permitting, we might visit additional locations.

See for yourself why La Jolla has earned a reputation as one of San Diego's most gorgeous and high-profile locales on an afternoon sightseeing tour. Travel from downtown San Diego to the upscale coastal enclave known for its stellar seaside views and rowdy sea lion community, plus extravagant Spanish-style mansions and famous residents. Browse the luxury boutiques of La Jolla Village, explore the marine life of a legendary cove, and take in views of the coast from a mountaintop lookout on this small-group excursion.

Explore beautiful La Jolla, the Jewel of San Diego, with a self-guided audio tour! Discover the iconic landmarks of this famous California town as you drive, from world-renowned ocean views to historic homes. Learn about La Jolla’s early struggles with drinkable water, it’s historic figures like Ellen Scripps and Dr. Seuss, and it’s growth into a “Jewel” of the California coastline. Explore Coast Boulevard, La Jolla Cove, and Prospect Ave. Purchase one tour per car. Everyone can listen at the same time! Within 30 min, we'll send you two things: a unique password and an app. Download the app onto your phone, enter the password, and download the tour. When you arrive, go to the first stop, launch the app, and follow the instructions! Stick to our recommended route and speed limit for the best experience. No expiration — the tour is available from the minute you book until forever! This is not an entrance ticket. Check pandemic rules and opening hours before your visit.

There are plenty of kayak tours at La Jolla Cove, but not everyone is excited about getting wet! That is where the Ride Guide comes in. The La Jolla Cove Walking Tour is perfect for multi generational families, children, elderly, wedding parties, and anyone interested in learning about the natural world. The primary focus of the tour is the incredible marine mammals and bird species found year round throughout this San Diego paradise. Admission to the legendary Sunny Jim's Cave is also included in the tour purchase price.

Master how to photograph San Diego’s outstanding coastal scenery during your private tour, led personally by Julie Kremen, an award winning professional photographer and certified tour guide and founder of San Diego Photography Tours. Read the reviews and see why she is top-rated on TripAdvisor. You will capture the essence of the late-day light and magical nighttime beauty of our stunning coastline on this private photography tour full of incredible photo ops. You will be taken to the most photogenic locations and vantage points at the best time of the day. Julie works closely with you before the tour to nail down exactly what you want to concentrate on so you can get the most out of your experience. You will receive loads of photo tips, tricks, and techniques to improve your photography skills and make your friends envious when they see your stunning photos!