Travel Guide to La Jolla Tide Pools

Getting There

• Public Transport

  From your location in Tijuana, head to the nearest bus station. Take the 'Tijuana to San Diego' bus. You can catch the bus at Avenida Revolución or at one of the major bus terminals like Terminal de Autobuses de Pasajeros de Tijuana. Ensure you have your passport ready for border crossing. Once you reach the San Ysidro border crossing, follow the signs to pedestrian crossing to enter the United States. After crossing, look for the San Diego Trolley station. Take the Green Line trolley towards Santee Town Center and get off at the 'Old Town' station. Transfer to the 30 or 150 bus line towards La Jolla. Get off at 'La Jolla Village Dr & Torrey Pines Rd'. From there, walk towards Coast Blvd; La Jolla Tide Pools will be a short walk away along the coast.

• Taxi or Rideshare

  If you prefer a direct route without multiple transfers, consider using a taxi or rideshare service like Uber or Lyft. From your location in Tijuana, book a ride to La Jolla Tide Pools (303 Coast Blvd, La Jolla, CA 92037, United States). The driver will take you through the border crossing at San Ysidro. Make sure to have your passport ready for the border security check. The ride may take about 30-45 minutes, depending on traffic and border wait times.

• Walking and Public Transport

  If you're feeling adventurous and want to explore, you can walk to the border crossing at San Ysidro. This is a longer route, so be prepared for a walk of about 30 minutes. After crossing into the United States, head to the San Diego Trolley station. Take the Green Line trolley towards Santee Town Center and get off at the 'Old Town' station. Transfer to the bus line 30 or 150 towards La Jolla. Get off the bus at 'La Jolla Village Dr & Torrey Pines Rd'. Walk towards Coast Blvd to reach La Jolla Tide Pools, which is located a short distance from the bus stop.