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Private tour in San Diego David S
Jewel of the Coast — La Jolla Discovery: Cliffs, Caves & Cold Brew
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David S. — San Diego, Golf, Food and Discovery Twenty years in this city and I still find new reasons to love it. I spent 25 years as a corporate marketing executive before deciding on a career pivot; showing people the best of San Diego. Golf travel is where I started, but it's not the whole story. I help travelers experience the best of San Diego. Restaurants are worth the wait. Where the wildflowers hit their stride in March. Where the seals hang out. The best local hikes. Which popular sightseeing spots are actually worth checking out. Golfer or not, I'll build a day around what you're actually into. Every trip I lead is personally hosted, start to finish. If you're looking for the generic version of San Diego that shows up on tourist maps, there are other guides for that. If you want the version locals keep to themselves, I'm your guy.
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Seals, sea caves, and coastline most visitors never see — on foot and by car
Overview of your San Diego tour
La Jolla gets called "The Jewel" for a reason, most visitors only see the version from a car window on the way to somewhere else. This half day gets you off the road and onto the coastline — sea lions and seals playing in the surf, sandstone sea caves cut into the cliffs below the village, and a bluff-top trail with views straight down into the water. You'll stop for coffee and pastry at a local spot worth the detour, then head north to the Torrey Pines Gliderport, where paragliders launch off the cliffs and the whole coastline opens up in front of you. The tour closes with a walk down the beautiful beaches of La Jolla Shores where you'll see the Scripps Pier, rock formations & more. Depending on what you're into, that can also mean a stop at Torrey Pines Golf Course, a hike down to a secluded beach, or a stop for fish tacos. Nothing here is scripted — the route flexes around your group's interests. A mix of walking and driving, four and a half hours, one stretch of California coast, done right.
Your San Diego tour itinerary
☀️🦭ིྀ 🌊 La Jolla Cove Sea lions and seals in the surf. 🔦🪜💦 Sea caves The sandstone caves cut into the cliffs below the village 🚶 🏞️ 🌲Coast Walk Trail Bluff-top views straight down into the water ☕️🥐🍰 Coffee & pastry stop A local spot worth the detour 🪂⛰️ 🍻Torrey Pines Gliderport Paragliders launching off the cliffs, coastline laid out below. Cold beverage overlooking the Pacific. 🏖️ 🫧🌅La Jolla Shores Beach Soft sand, epic sunset, an amazing place to take a stroll. Flex stops - based on the group's interests: 🌮 Fish tacos —or a burrito at a local gem. ⛳ Torrey Pines Golf Course — shop the clubhouse, watch the players tee off. ✝️ Mt. Soledad — a scenic 823-foot coastal peak in La Jolla featuring a landmark 29-foot cross and a prominent national memorial honoring U.S. military veterans, plus a tour of amazing homes on the way. 📸 Document your visit with an optional professional photography add-on, delivering high-quality portraits at the peak's most scenic viewpoints.
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Type: Private Transportation / Category: Suv
This tour include walking and driving in either a Tesla Model 3 or Tesla Model Y depending on group size.
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San Diego, CA, USA
Meet at James Coffee Co. at 7545 Girard Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037, or contact me in advance for a pick up from your lodging.
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