The La Jolla Lifestyle
Best known for its gorgeous waterfront and terraced landscape, this jewel-by-the-sea affords its residents and visitors a most enviable lifestyle. Located just 20 minutes from downtown San Diego, La Jolla is a marvel of beautiful vistas and sparkling beaches, first-class dining and shopping, and cultural icons of art, music, architecture, and education.
A typical day might begin with a sunrise surf at famous Windansea Beach or a dive at the tide pools at La Jolla Shores. Complete morning bioscience or tech meetings while watching pelicans swoop and dolphins frolic, and then play a round at bucket list Torrey Pines Golf Course before enjoying an incredible sunset, green flash included. Because the average climate is 70 degrees and sunny, indoor/outdoor living is de rigueur. For those not quite as adventurous, there are a myriad of leisure activities, including sampling the latest seafood taco and sushi restaurants, strolling through the newly expanded Museum of Contemporary Art, and getting book recommendations from the newly minted Best Bookstore in America, Warwick’s. Or, drive along the stunning coastline and through the undulating curves of La Jolla Hills to spy breathtaking homes and estates throughout the community.
Quiet luxury is at its finest in La Jolla – the number one destination for high quality living.
La Jolla Living
With average daily temps of 70 degrees, and mostly blue skies and sunshine, La Jolla’s weather climate is the best in the country for outdoor activities, and it’s business climate is A-rated for start-ups and other ventures. A typical sighting at the beach will find local biotech CEOs hanging ten with young groms – and a few dolphins!
Outdoor Activities
Whether you like to surf, take long walks, or catch some rays, La Jolla beaches are amazing. Local favorites include La Jolla Shores, the Cove, Windansea, Black’s Beach, and the Children’s Pool. For land lovers, La Jollans of all ages hike, bike, and play tennis, golf, and pickleball. World-famous Torrey Pines Golf Course is La Jolla’s local muni. Tennis aficionados serve aces at La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club or La Jolla Tennis Club.
Arts & Culture
World-class arts institutions are part of the fabric of La Jolla. From the newly expanded Museum of Contemporary Art, San Diego (MCASD) to the multiple Tony-award winning La Jolla Playhouse, and from the notable Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center (The Conrad) to the eclectic Murals of La Jolla, incredible arts programs and music are at the core of the community.
Academic Institutions
Overall, La Jolla public and private schools receive scores of 9 out of 10 for academic standing – well above the US national average. The institutions are also highly regarded for their myriad athletics and arts programs.
Public Schools
Torrey Pines Elementary: K - 5th
La Jolla Elementary: K - 5th
Bird Rock Elementary: K - 5th
Muirlands Middle: 6 - 8th
La Jolla High: 9 - 12th
Private Schools
The Gillispie School: PK - 5th
The Evans School: PK - 5th
All Hallows Academy: TK - 8th
SD French American School: PK - 8th
La Jolla is also home to one of the finest universities in the country, the University of California San Diego (UCSD).
The Children’s School: TK - 8th
Stella Maris Academy: PK - 8th
The Bishop’s School: 6 - 12th
La Jolla Country Day: PK - 12th
Business
La Jolla boasts a thriving business climate, attracting entrepreneurs and established companies alike with its blend of innovation, affluence, and scenic appeal. The area is home to a diverse range of industries, including biotech, finance, and tourism, thanks to its proximity to top research institutions like the Salk Institute. With a well-educated, affluent population and access to a global network through San Diego’s vibrant economy, La Jolla offers a dynamic environment for growth.