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George's at the Cove

A place to eat in Village of La Jolla, pricey ($$$) and worth about 1.5 hours. Best time to go: Lunch.

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Why go

Long-running restaurant above the Cove with three levels, including the open-air Ocean Terrace.

It is one of 7 curated places we feature in La Jolla, alongside 4 outdoor spots and 2 places to eat. 3 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with La Jolla Cove and Children's Pool.

Type
Food
Neighborhood
Village of La Jolla
Price
$$$
Time needed
1.5 hr
Best time
Lunch

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in La Jolla, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    La Jolla Cove

    Small sheltered beach below the cliffs, part of an underwater reserve, where sea lions sprawl on the rocks.

    Outdoors · 0.1 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Children's Pool

    A 1931 seawall beach now used by harbor seals, which haul out on the sand in large numbers in winter.

    Outdoors · 0.4 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    The Cottage

    Breakfast and brunch spot in a small cottage with a patio in the village, open for more than thirty years.

    Food · 0.4 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    The Marine Room

    Dining room at the edge of La Jolla Shores where high-tide waves break against the windows.

    Food · 0.7 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    La Jolla Shores

    A mile of flat, wide sand north of the village, the calmest beach in La Jolla for a walk or a swim.

    Outdoors · 1.2 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve

    Clifftop reserve protecting the rare Torrey pine, with short trails to ocean overlooks and the beach below.

    Outdoors · 5.1 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

George's at the Cove is a stop on our San Diego New Year's Eve route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

When to go

Average daily highs in La Jolla run from 62°F in February to 76°F in September; February is usually the wettest month. For George's at the Cove itself, we suggest: Lunch.

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Getting there

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Coordinates
32.84931, -117.27188
Destination
La Jolla, California
Website
georgesatthecove.com

George's at the Cove: quick answers

How much time do you need at George's at the Cove?

Plan on about 1.5 hours at George's at the Cove. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit George's at the Cove?

Our pick: Lunch. Insider tip: Ocean Terrace is the relaxed level; aim for a late lunch on Jan 1.

Which TripsCircle routes include George's at the Cove?

George's at the Cove appears on San Diego New Year's Eve, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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