La Jolla's Best Photo Spots

14 Fotospots

Also know as the Jewel of San Diego, La Jolla is one of the most beautiful beach towns on the west coast. From its spectacular coastline to the insta-worthy photo walls, La Jolla has some of the best Fotospots in California.

The Mushroom House

9036 La Jolla Shores Ln, San Dieg...

9036 La Jolla Shores Ln, San Diego, CA

Saves: 388

Check-ins: 39

You can hang out with the nude sunbathers or you can take a stroll along the beautiful Blacks Beach to the Mushroom House. It's hard to see why this elegant seaside structure with its clean, curved lines rem...

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La Jolla Secret Swings

2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla, CA

Saves: 325

Check-ins: 63

With sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean, the La Jolla Secret Swings should definitely be on your bucket list. Just a short hike from the Birch Aquarium visitor parking lot, these swings are the perfect phot...

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La Jolla Cove

Coast Blvd S, La Jolla, CA

Saves: 559

Check-ins: 110

This spot is as pretty as a picture, with a little ocean whiffiness thrown in, just so you remember you’re not using Google Earth for virtual tourism. If you want to get wet, the underwater visibility provid...

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Children's Pool Seals

834 Coast Blvd S, La Jolla, CA

Saves: 120

Check-ins: 101

In 1931 a philanthropist funded a breakwater to give children a safe place to swim away from the rough waves of the Pacific. However, seals also discovered this peaceful place and over the decades took over....

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La Jolla Tide Pools

303 Coast Blvd, La Jolla, CA

Saves: 94

Check-ins: 58

The best time to go is low tide when you can see marine life floating in the small pools created by the water that is left behind. It's like a natural aquarium where you can observe crabs and invertebrates i...

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Favorite Color Wall

7596 Eads Ave, La Jolla, CA

Saves: 367

Check-ins: 51

Characterized by geometrically perfect square swatches of color you are sure to find your favorite color somewhere in this mural. The brightly-hued multi-colored wall was painted by Roy McMakin and is sublim...

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Salk Institute

10010 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla...

10010 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA

Saves: 424

Check-ins: 47

This nonprofit research facility was founded in 1960 by the man who developed the polio vaccine. It was also cofounded by math and science heavyweights Jacob Bronowski and Francis Crick. The futuristic campu...

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Black’s Beach

2800 Torrey Pines Scenic Dr, La J...

2800 Torrey Pines Scenic Dr, La Jolla, CA

Saves: 346

Check-ins: 61

To visit the largest nude beach in all of the United States head southwest to San Diego. It is more accurately known as a "clothing optional" beach so you can feel comfortable going in the buff or donning a ...

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Saigon Trailhead

9876 La Jolla Farms Rd, San Diego...

9876 La Jolla Farms Rd, San Diego, CA

Saves: 193

Check-ins: 29

Also known as Ho Chi Minh Trail or La Jolla Trail this unique hiking experience takes you from La Jolla to Blacks Beach. Once you find the trailhead, you'll reach the clothing-optional Blacks Beach about 15-...

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Fallen Star

9500 Gilman Dr, La Jolla, CA

Saves: 651

Check-ins: 43

Teetering precariously on the garden rooftop corner of the UCSD Jacobs Engineering Building is a cute little blue house. It is an engineering and artistic feat of Korean-born artist Do Ho Suh. He meant to co...

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Bear by Tim Hawkinson

9500 Gilman Dr, La Jolla, CA

Saves: 61

Check-ins: 29

Created by Tim Hawkinson, this giant granite statue goes by the name "Bear." The 2005 work of art is constructed of 8 giant boulders, all found locally and pieced together to form Hawkinson's vision. The bea...

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Murals of La Jolla Project

7835 Ivanhoe Ave, La Jolla, CA

Saves: 558

Check-ins: 87

On the side of a nondescript office building at Ivanhoe Ave. and Wall St .(no kidding, it's really called Wall St.) is probably the most popular street art wall in La Jolla. It's always changing and has feat...

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Sunny Jim's Sea Cave

1133 Coast Blvd, La Jolla, CA

Saves: 624

Check-ins: 132

Remember that moment in The Descent when you first get to see those vicious cave crawlers? That was so cool. There’s nothing like that here. Okay, there are a few tricky steps as you make your way down the s...

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Coast Walk Trail

1325 Coast Blvd, La Jolla, CA

Saves: 217

Check-ins: 65

It's known as the best way to see La Jolla, a shoreline walkway that take you through the upscale village as well as allow you stunning views of the ocean and marine life. Free parking can be difficult to im...

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La Jolla's Best Photo Spots

The Mushroom House

La Jolla Secret Swings

La Jolla Cove

Children's Pool Seals

La Jolla Tide Pools

Favorite Color Wall

Salk Institute

Black’s Beach

Saigon Trailhead

Fallen Star

Bear by Tim Hawkinson

Murals of La Jolla Project

Sunny Jim's Sea Cave

Coast Walk Trail

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