The best family-friendly activities in La Jolla for parents and kids (Updated July 2026)

La Jolla, USA
Behind-the-Scenes at Petco Park Tour
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Explore America's #1 Ballpark on one of our daily guided tours. Experience the ballpark as only players and staff do. Led by a tour guide,...

1 hour 20 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 20 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 20 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.8 (386)
$42.50
$41.50

Explore San Diego Tide Pools with a Marine Biologist
Special Offer
Special Offer

Family-friendly experience where you can learn about life in tide pools from a marine biologist with over 20 years of combined science, education, and museum...

1 hourFree Cancellation
1 hourFree Cancellation
1 hour • Free Cancellation
5.0 (253)
$34
$33

Snorkeling Adventure in La Jolla
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Special Offer

We're proud to have an out-going team of seasoned guides who spend their lives around the ocean! We also offer quality dive gear and the...

1 hour 15 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 15 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 15 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.8 (210)
$55
$54

Incredible Slot Canyons to the Pacific
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As your guide—part naturalist, part amateur photographer—I’ll lead you through hidden terrain few have ever explored. We’ll journey through a narrow slot canyon, using our...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (414)
$59
$58

2.5-Hour Small-Group Catamaran Sailing Adventure with Drinks
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With over 38 years of experience sharing our love of sailing with San Diego visitors, we are prepared to offer you a memorable day on...

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (103)
$119
$118

The Original La Jolla Walking Tour
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Special Offer

Discover La Jolla through the eyes of a local who is deeply involved in the community. This leisurely three-mile tour takes you from the charming...

120 to 135 minutesFree Cancellation
120 to 135 minutesFree Cancellation
120 to 135 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (133)
$100
$99

Learn to Surf in La Jolla
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Special Offer

Has learning to surf been your dream? It’s a good one to have, and the calm waters of La Jolla Shores is the best spot...

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.9 (61)
$129
$128

Private Sunset Sail in San Diego Up to 6 guests
Special Offer
Special Offer

Join Sea Monkey Adventures for a 2-hour sailing tour on San Diego Bay. This small-group sail is perfect for solo travelers, couples, or friends looking...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (74)
$297.50
$296.50

A Local’s Guide to La Jolla’s Sights: A Self-Guided Urban Stroll
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Special Offer

Curious about La Jolla’s backstory then lace up your sneakers, it’s time to soak up the glory and magnificence of this sun-kissed seaside community on...

90 to 120 minutesFree Cancellation
90 to 120 minutesFree Cancellation
90 to 120 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.5 (19)
$14.99
$13.99

Tidepool Tours with a Marine Biologist
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Likely to Sell Out

Join a professional marine biologist for a hands-on exploration of San Diego’s tide pools. Get up close with sea stars, anemones, crabs, hermit crabs, snails,...

1 hour 30 minutes
1 hour 30 minutes
1 hour 30 minutes
5.0 (6)
$70
$69

San Diego Sailing Sunset and Afternoon Classic Yacht
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Special Offer

Skip the crowded tour boats. Liberty carries just six guests and that changes everything. Sail San Diego Bay aboard a classic 41-ft Friendship sloop with...

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (6)
$125
$124

All Day Snorkel Package with Wetsuit Rental
Special Offer
Special Offer

We're located just a few minutes walk to the magnificent La Jolla Cove. Which is a protected marine wildlife preserve, steaming with aquatic life and...

1 dayFree Cancellation
1 dayFree Cancellation
1 day • Free Cancellation
4.5 (30)
$30
$29

Guided Historic La Jolla Village Walking Tour
Special Offer
Special Offer

Welcome to the "La Jolla Village Discovery Walk" – your gateway to an extraordinary adventure in the heart of La Jolla! Our expert local guide...

90 to 120 minutesFree Cancellation
90 to 120 minutesFree Cancellation
90 to 120 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (10)
$59
$58

Private La Jolla Tour by Sidecar
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Special Offer

Join us for a unique, private adventure of La Jolla, with a guided tour in a motorcycle sidecar! Learn about the past & present of...

2 to 4 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
2 to 4 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
2 to 4 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
5.0 (7)
$305
$304

Sourdough by the Sea — La Jolla Baking Workshop
Special Offer
Special Offer

Experience the ultimate hands-on sourdough class with a self-taught Italian baker and mother of four, set on a breathtaking ocean view deck in La Jolla....

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
3 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (5)
$125
$124

1.5 Hour Walking Tour from La Jolla in San Diego
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Special Offer

Here's what you'll find on the La Jolla tour. La Jolla is a small, upscale town tucked away in the city of San Diego, and...

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (4)
$59
$58

Creative Soul Scavenger Hunt of La Jolla Cove San Diego
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Special Offer

Completely fun and challenging immersive game set in a magical place designed for people of all ages who like to be playful. have fun, be...

2 hours 15 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 15 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 15 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.5 (2)
$39
$38

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