University of California, San Diego

La Jolla, CA

The Scripps Institution of Oceanography research vessel, the Roger Revelle
Scripps Institution of Oceanography and the beach
A seagull stands along the shore

University of California, San Diego Scripps Institution of Oceanography - La Jolla, CA Area Guide

Engage in cutting-edge research with first-rate faculty at SIO

SIO Scripps Oceanography Award-Winning Prestigious Innovative Collaborative Coastal

The Scripps Institution of Oceanography was founded in 1903 and became a part of the University of California in 1912, making it one of the world’s oldest and largest research and education centers for ocean, Earth, and atmospheric science. SIO boasts internationally recognized academic programs for undergraduates and graduates as well as award-winning faculty and alumni. Department-funded research and travel grants allow students to conduct fieldwork on research vessels everywhere from the Arctic to the Antarctic. Neighborhoods such as La Jolla Shores, University City, and Torrey Pines, which are convenient to UC San Diego, are also convenient to Scripps Oceanography. The university operates a daily shuttle between campus and SIO, making getting around on foot simple. SIO faculty and students enjoy recreational amenities near campus such as the Birch Aquarium and Coastal Meander Trail. Scripps Oceanography savors close proximity to San Diego, with access to beaches, canyon trails, and national parks as well as a thriving arts and culture community.

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The Scripps Institution of Oceanography research vessel, the Roger Revelle

Scripps Institution of Oceanography and the beach

A seagull stands along the shore

The Birch Aquarium at Scripps has more than 400,000 visitors per year

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in La Jolla, CA is $2,206 for a studio, $2,842 for one bedroom, $3,702 for two bedrooms, and $4,107 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in La Jolla has increased by 1.9% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 362 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,206/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 627 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,842/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 946 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,702/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 973 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $4,107/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

50 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

30 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

90 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

50 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 20 Minute Walk

Groceries

40 / 100

Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

50 / 100

Limited Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

30 / 100

Fair Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

50 / 100

Recreation

Very Large Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

80 / 100

Fair Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

40 / 100

Local Vibe

Mostly Calm Atmosphere

Vibrancy

30 / 100

Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

20 / 100

Fairly Noisy

Quiet Score

60 / 100

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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.