9 mi · ~25 min

Mount Soledad & La Jolla

Tight switchbacks up Soledad for a 360° city view, then a coast-down into La Jolla Shores.

Start

La Jolla Shores Beach, La Jolla, CA

32.8574, -117.2565

End

Mount Soledad National Veterans Memorial, La Jolla, CA

32.8397, -117.2497

Along the way

Coffee

Better Buzz Coffee — Pacific Beach

Top-rated local roaster; coffee, tea and smoothies.

🕘 Daily 5:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Viewpoint

Mount Soledad Summit

360° views from downtown to the Pacific.

Restroom

Kellogg Park Restrooms

Public restrooms at La Jolla Shores.

Food

The Shores Restaurant

Beachfront brunch to close the loop.

🕘 Daily 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Viewpoint

Mount Soledad Veterans Memorial

360-degree view from downtown to the coastline.