Embark on a self-guided audio tour of La Jolla, exploring its rich history and stunning beauty. Discover fascinating facts, hear from passionate locals, and enjoy complete control over your experience.
- Legends Gallery - The tour passes by Legends Gallery which has an ongoing display of Dr. Seuss’ art.
- La Valencia Hotel - The tour passes by the La Valencia Hotel and gives you the opportunity to walk through its doors if you want to/have the time.
- Girard Avenue and Prospect Street - The tour begins on Prospect Street and passes briefly onto Girard Avenue before rejoining Prospect street once again.
- St James by-The-Sea Episcopal Church - The tour passes by one of La Jolla’s oldest churches: the St James by-The-Sea Episcopal Church
- Cuvier Park - The Wedding Bowl - The tour briefly passes this popular wedding destination.
- Children’s Pool - The tour passes by the Children’s Pool, another gift from Ellen Browning Scripps to the children of La Jolla that provided a safe place to swim.
- Ellen Browning Scripps Park - The tour passes by the Ellen Browning Scripps Park. It is the perfect place to stop for a picnic if you brought some snacks and drinks with you.
- Sunny Jim Cave - The tour ends outside the Sunny Jim Sea Cave. This tour doesn’t take you into the cave but does provide some background information on the cave.
- La Jolla - This self-guided audio tour takes you through La Jolla.
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- VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
- Lifetime access to tour in English
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Smartphone and headphones
- Transportation
- Food and drink
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Keen on learning about the past of La Jolla? Strap on your walking shoes and immerse yourself in the grandeur and beauty of this coastal haven with our self-directed strolling tour.
• Gain deep insights into the rich history and intriguing facts about La Jolla’s earliest times
• Get to know from experts Mindy and Jerry Flanagan, devoted locals and initiators of Tour Freely
• Take the entire tour in 45 minutes or take your time at particular locations, you have full control over your starting and ending points
• Avail endless use before and after your tour booking
• Enjoy the virtual tour mode from the comfort of your home
Upon booking, you’ll receive a ticket with guide notes and an individual code mentioned under “Before You Go”. All you need to do is download the VoiceMap app and input your specific code.
The application provides you with the route to the starting point. When you get there, just plug in your headphones and hit start. VoiceMap features automatic GPS playback, with directional instructions. You can also access it without an internet connection.
- The tour is wheelchair accessible, except at the end of the tour, when the guide says to return to starting location you can go up the steps. There is an alternate route available to bypass the steps. Simply continue in the same direction on Coast Blvd., up the hill to Prospect Street. When you reach Prospect Street, cross the street, turn right and head back to the starting point. Additionally, please note, there are a couple of steep hills. We are aware that there may be special requirements. We want our tours to be accessible to everyone, so if you have any questions or concerns, please contact ToursFreely.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.