What it's really like
La Jolla is a cliffside coastal community on the northern edge of San Diego, organized around several distinct sub-areas: the Village around Prospect Street, the Shores beach community, Bird Rock to the south, the Windansea surf neighborhood, and the residential heights of Mount Soledad. Each area has its own scale and rhythm, but the overall character is one of polished coastal living with strong walkability near the village.
The community is anchored by UC San Diego, Scripps Health, and the biotech corridor on Torrey Pines Mesa, which together drive much of the area's daily activity. La Jolla is also recognized for its public schools, ocean access at the Cove and the Shores, and a long-running dining and arts scene along Prospect Street and Girard Avenue.
A walkthrough of La Jolla with the Routt Home Team.
