La Jolla Coast & Cove Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour
Overview
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.
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What's Included
✓ 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)
Itinerary
Meeting & End Point
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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
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Special Instructions
IMPORTANT PLEASE READ: To access your tour, you will need to download the Drives & Detours app. Prior to your date of travel, you will receive an access code to unlock your tour. Please check your Viator Message Center and/or email prior to your date of travel for a message containing your code.
HOW TO PREPARE: To ensure a smooth experience, we recommend downloading the Drives & Detours app today so you are ready to go as soon as you arrive.
DOWNLOAD THE APP:
iPhone: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/drives-detours/id6443681888
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mytoursapp.android.app6506
WATCH FOR YOUR UNLOCK CODE:
Your access code will be sent to you the day before your travel date.