La Jolla, a coastal community in San Diego, combines natural beauty with coastal living. This "Jewel by the Sea" features seven miles of coastline where beaches meet dramatic cliffs. Housing options range from oceanfront properties to homes in the Village area, with current rental trends showing average one-bedroom apartments at $2,710 and two-bedrooms at $3,356. Two-bedroom rates have decreased 3.9% over the past year.
The Village serves as La Jolla's central hub, offering shopping, dining, and cultural destinations including the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego and the La Jolla Playhouse. The University of California San Diego campus, along with research centers like the Scripps Institution of Oceanography and the Salk Institute, contribute to the area's academic atmosphere. Outdoor activities abound, from beach activities at La Jolla Shores to trails at Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve.