La Jolla Historical Society

Photograph of Wisteria Cottage and wisteria vine. The cottage is green with white windows. The windows have an arching design at the top.

Exhibition slide for Rare Trees Sacred Canyons, Torrey Pines exhibit, February 10 through May 28, 2023.

Historic 1924 photograph of the bath house at the Cove. The bath house sits on the edge of the beach overlooking the water where hundreds of people are having fun. Visible in the background are two rows of cottages and homes on the cliffside.

Photograph of six men with dark green shirts with ribbons holding gourd rattles and singing.

The Venturi pergola consists of white columns with grey wood beams and sits outside in a garden surrounded by a cobblestone wall. The text at the bottom reads: Historic La Jolla, The Venturi Pergola and Garden.

Photograph of pink house on a corner with trees and flowers. The ocean and a park are visible in the background. Text at the bottom reads: Historic Self-Guided Tours. Explore La Jolla through architecture.

Hours

Picture of a colorful, historic theater poster from the Unicorn Theater for the month of February with a drawing of a yellow sun with a face. The rays of the sun look like hair. On the sun's rays are listed the names of the movies playing at the theater.

Historic La Jolla

Photograph looking up into a tree. The branches are a light colored wood and the leaves are dark green and shaped into balls. On the lower left cornier it reads, Events.

Events

The mission of the La Jolla Historical Society is to inspire and empower the community to make La Jolla’s diverse past a relevant part of contemporary life, encouraging exploration of the past in ways that inform the present and shape the future.

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Current Exhibition Ends May 28

Landscape photograph of cliffs and Torrey Pines

The La Jolla Historical Society is proud to present Rare Trees & Sacred Canyons: Torrey Pines - San Diego's Symbol of Preservation February 11 - May 28, 2023. Click to see more information on the exhibition and related programming. Open hours are Wednesday through Sunday, 12:00 - 4:00pm. Admission is free.

Secret Garden Party - SOLD OUT

Secret Garden Tour of La Jolla - SOLD OUT

May 19-20

Experience extraordinary private gardens in the company of garden enthusiasts and friends! The Friday Secret Garden Party on May 19 offers a lively gathering in a beautiful garden setting with music from the Gand Band and specialty cocktails. On May 20, experience the gardens with the Self-Guided Tour.

LJHS After Hours

Wind down your week with a glass of wine and a visit to Wisteria Cottage to explore the current exhibition every third Thursday from 4pm to 6pm.

Shaping Our Stories Camp

A smiling young girl standing in front of historic green building showing a drawing she created. In the background is grass and plants.

Join our team of educators for a fun week of playing history detectives, sketching beautiful architecture, and recording personal oral histories inspired by family treasures!