One of the area’s most established comedy venues, the Comedy Store also serves popcorn, drinks and barrels of laughs. Expect a cover charge (from $10 on weekdays and $20 on weekends, with a two-drink minimum) and some of tomorrow’s big names. Look out for free open-mike nights.


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1. La Jolla Recreation Center

0.34 MILES

Commissioned by Ellen Browning Scripps and designed by famous San Diego architect Irving Gill, this notable building dates to 1915. The center has…

2. Bishop’s School

0.34 MILES

Although not open to the public, campus buildings (visible from the street) date back to 1898 and are a good example of early architecture in the area. If…

4. La Jolla Historical Society

0.38 MILES

This place has vintage photos and beach memorabilia, plus regular exhibitions from classic cars to architecture.

5. Athenaeum

0.44 MILES

Housed in a graceful Spanish renaissance structure, this space is devoted exclusively to art and music. Its reading room is a lovely place to relax and…

6. Children's Pool

0.55 MILES

Built in the 1930s behind a wave-cutting seawall, La Jolla’s Children’s Pool was created as a family beach but has since been invaded by herds of seals…

7. Cave Store

0.64 MILES

Waves have carved a series of caves into the sandstone cliffs east of La Jolla Cove. The one below the Cave Store, a shop selling vintage curios, is 200…