La Jolla Cove Food & Drink Walking Tour: Sip, Savor & Sea

Taste your way through La Jolla's best spots without deciding where to eat

A three-hour walking tour of La Jolla Cove and the surrounding village, led by a local guide, with tastings at three locally-owned restaurants and a walk through the neighborhood's history. The tour includes gelato, a taco and margarita sample, a docent presentation at a local art gallery, and access to the stories behind the cove's most recognizable sites. Minimum age is 13.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. La Jolla Cove15m
2. Sunny Jim Sea Cavepassing by

La Jolla Cove food and drink tour

• Walk La Jolla Cove with gelato
• Learn about historic landmark
• Discover Cave Store and bootlegger tunnel
• Enjoy taco and margarita sample
• Attend local art gallery presentation
• Have small gelato treat

The experience

How do you know where to eat in La Jolla without spending half the day researching? This tour solves that by building the meal into the walk itself. You'll stroll the La Jolla Cove with a local guide who knows which spots are worth your time, stopping at three restaurants to sample their signature dishes and drinks. The tasting format means you get to try multiple places in a single outing instead of committing to one restaurant for lunch.

The route weaves through the village and along the cove, hitting the landmarks that define the neighborhood. You'll learn about Sunny Jim Sea Cave, a century-old bootlegger's tunnel that runs through the sandstone cliffs and opens into the only sea cave in the United States accessible from the street. The guide will walk you through the historic sites and the stories that shaped La Jolla, then you'll spend time at a local art gallery where a docent gives a 15-minute presentation. Between stops, you'll eat gelato while taking in the views of the cove itself.

The whole thing runs three hours, which means you're done by early afternoon and have the rest of the day free. All the tastings and the walking history tour are included. You just show up at the meeting point ready to walk.

What’s included

• Walking history tour of the La Jolla Village and Cove.
• taste bites and drink samples at three locally-owned and operated restaurants.
• all fees and taxes.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to FridayDeparts at 11:00

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Under 13: can't be booked

GroupUp to 12 · max 9 per booking

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 12 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportPets welcome

Operated by So Diego, Inc.

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a guided walk that combines La Jolla's sights with tastings at three set stops. You'll follow the guide's route and pre-selected restaurants rather than deciding where to eat as you go.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What exactly do I get to taste on this tour?

The tour includes a taco and margarita sample at one stop, gelato at another, and small bites and drinks at a third locally-owned restaurant. The tastings are built into the walk so you're eating as you go, not sitting down for a full meal.

Is Sunny Jim Sea Cave included in the tour?

Yes. You'll learn about the Cave Store and the bootlegger's tunnel that leads through the cliffs into Sunny Jim Sea Cave, one of the most recognizable landmarks in La Jolla. The guide covers its history as part of the walking tour.

How much walking is involved?

The tour is a walking tour of the La Jolla Cove and village, and it's suitable for all physical fitness levels. The whole experience takes three hours, and all areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible.

Can I bring my kids on this tour?

The tour has a minimum age of 13. Children younger than that are not able to join.

What's the group size like?

It's a small-group tour led by a live guide in English, so you won't be part of a huge crowd walking through the neighborhood.