All minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. This walk is suitable for ages 10 and up. Sunscreen, water, hat, and sunglasses are recommended when the weather is hot. The tour will conclude with a walk up Prospect Street passing several important/historic buildings including the Museum of Contemporary Art, La Jolla Historical Society Wisteria Cottage Museum, Grande Colonial Hotel and La Valencia Hotel. This is a popular viewing area for harbor seals and a very picturesque beach with a panoramic view. Then we'll make our way to the Children's Pool, a small beach partially protected by a seawall. See La Jolla's amazing wildlife on full display including seals, sea lions, squirrels, pelicans, and cormorants. We will learn how Ellen's contributions left an everlasting impression on La Jolla and helped put San Diego on the map. Further to the north you'll see UCSD and the famous Torrey Pines Golf Course.Īfter the Coast Walk Trail we will continue south along the coast and through Ellen Browning Scripps Park. See the Scripps Ecological Reserve and the Kayakers making their way to the sea caves from La Jolla Shores. We'll make our way up the coast taking in the extraordinary views to the north. The Coast Walk Trail in La Jolla is one of the most scenic and underrated walks in all of San Diego. Those who opt out will be able to browse the gift shop or take photos outside as the others finish seeing the cave. There is a $10 fee/waiver submitted to The Cave Store for each guest when we arrive. The trip down the tunnel to visit the cave is not part of this tour, however we will stop here for for anyone who wants to do it on their own. The gift shop/store was the original residence of Gustav Schultz who hired two Chinese laborers to dig a 144 stair tunnel from inside living area down to Sunny Jim's Sea Cave below the house. We'll talk about San Diego's early pioneers like William Heath Davis and Alonzo Horton who's vision helped shape the future of America's finest city. The tour will begin with a general overview of San Diego's History as we make our way to the first stop. It was known as a beach resort by the 1890s when the San Diego, Pacific Beach, and La Jolla Railway was built. La Jolla became part of San Diego when it was officially declared a city in 1850. Visit one of the most beautiful places in America, La Jolla, California! This tour requires proper walking shoes and the ability to walk for 1.5 hours including some short uphill sections with stairs/steps. A Walking Tour of La Jolla That visits Sunny Jim's Sea Cave, Coast Walk Trail, La Jolla Cove, Children's Pool and Downtown La Jolla About this Event
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