Enter your search query in the box below.

La Jolla California Map

Explore La Jolla, California, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of La Jolla, California

How to Use This La Jolla, California Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for La Jolla, California. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of California or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to La Jolla.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	La Jolla
State	California (CA)
County	San Diego County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles)

Latitude	33.857515
Longitude	-117.876447
Population	42,000
Density	1200.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	92870, 92037
Area Code	949, 714
County Seat	San Diego

🌦 Goto La Jolla Weather Page: La Jolla, California — Weather Warnings, Forecast, Radar, Satellite & Current Conditions

About La Jolla, California

La Jolla is a locality in San Diego County, California, United States. It has a population of 42,000. The population density is 1200.0 people per km². La Jolla is located at 33.8575°N, 117.8764°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP codes: 92870, 92037.

La Jolla occupies a distinct stretch of land where the earth meets the Pacific Ocean in a series of dramatic, weathered cliffs. It lies 3.9 miles north-northwest of Pacific Beach, CA (from Pacific Beach, CA: bearing 330°T), and is situated 7.2 miles north of Ocean Beach. The landscape is defined by the sharp, rhythmic pulse of the tide against the shore and the salt-heavy air that clings to the skin. Offshore, the dark silhouette of Seal Rock rises from the water, serving as a permanent anchor for the local marine life. Inland, the terrain rises toward the distant, hazy outline of the Santa Monica Ridge visible on the horizon. Beneath these heights, the subterranean complexity of Scripps Canyon marks the shifting geology of the region.

Commercial life in La Jolla has long evolved from its early days as a quiet seaside retreat into a sophisticated center for scientific research and high-end enterprise. The local economy draws its strength from the proximity of world-renowned institutions that focus on oceanography and biotechnology, fostering an environment of intense intellectual rigor. Though the pace of industry is rapid, the daily routine remains tethered to the natural cycles of the Pacific Ocean, which dictates the temperament of the neighborhood. Rose Creek flows steadily toward the coast, acting as a quiet artery that sustains the local ecosystem amidst the development. This unique balance between rigorous innovation and the persistence of the natural world defines the economic character of La Jolla.

Cultural life here is centered around the expansive beauty of Ellen Browning Scripps Neighborhood Park, where the Pacific Ocean light turns a soft, pale gold during the final hours of the day. Residents and visitors often gather at this site to watch the sun dip below the horizon, a communal ritual that emphasizes the town's focus on its coastal identity. Among those who have left an indelible mark on the intellectual climate, the physicist Jonas Salk stands out for his foundational contributions to medical science at the nearby research institute. The area hosts various seasonal gatherings that celebrate the intersection of art and marine conservation, drawing people together under the open sky. Life in La Jolla maintains a quiet dignity, grounded by the constant, rhythmic movement of the tides and the enduring legacy of those who sought to understand the world from this specific vantage point.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Miraloma Park and Community Center (Local Recreation) — 0.2 mi, 182° S
Pioneer Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 181° S
Rio Vista Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 155° SE
Santa Ana River Trail (Local Recreation) — 1.5 mi, 143° SE
Becker Amphitheater (Theatre) — 1.7 mi, 339° N
Mackey Auditorium (Theatre) — 1.9 mi, 348° N
Anaheim Cultural Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 2.5 mi, 235° SW
Panorama Nature Reserve (Local Conservation Area) — 2.6 mi, 340° N
Fullerton College Art Gallery (Gallery) — 2.6 mi, 297° NW
Coach Sherbeck (Public Artwork) — 2.7 mi, 301° NW
Veteran Memorial (Monument) — 2.7 mi, 232° SW
Fullerton Reservoir (Recreation Area) — 2.8 mi, 349° N
Fullerton Museum Center (Museum) — 2.8 mi, 292° W
All The Arts for All The Kids (Arts Centre) — 2.9 mi, 289° W
American Legion WWII Memorial (Monument) — 3.0 mi, 303° NW
PAS Gallery and Studio (Gallery) — 3.1 mi, 286° W
Izaak Walton League WWII Memorial (Monument) — 3.2 mi, 303° NW
Brea Reservoir (Recreation Area) — 3.4 mi, 320° NW
Bigfoot Lookout (Viewpoint) — 3.8 mi, 220° SW
Tomorrowland Monorail Station (Attraction) — 3.9 mi, 217° SW
Storybook Land Canal Boats (Attraction) — 3.9 mi, 218° SW
Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage (Attraction) — 3.9 mi, 217° SW
Alice in Wonderland (Attraction) — 3.9 mi, 218° SW
Richard Nixon Presidential Library (Museum) — 4.0 mi, 057° NE
Disney Gallery (Gallery) — 4.1 mi, 216° SW
Chino Hills State Park (State Park) — 4.8 mi, 029° NE
Cleveland National Forest (National Forest) — 11.7 mi, 089° E · 426k acres
Seal Beach National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 13.4 mi, 232° SW · 1,777 acres
Angeles National Forest (National Forest) — 19.9 mi, 012° N · 662k acres
San Gabriel Mountains National Monument (National Monument) — 20.1 mi, 011° N · 454k acres

Latest News: La Jolla

Loading news…

World News

Loading news-world…

More World News