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While the business district and La Jolla Village are impressive communities, perhaps the most memorable region of La Jolla is that along the Pacific coastline. La Jolla boasts one of the most spectacular shorelines in Southern California, complete with remarkable caves, cliffs, beaches and sunsets.

The best view of this area is seen from the air. Daring tourists may venture into the La Jolla skies via paragliding or hangliding, both thrilling adventures offered through Torrey Pines Gliderport. For a more tame view of the La Jolla coastline, take the scenic drive along North Torrey Pines Road.

Tempted to do more than just view the Pacific waters from the shoreline? Try kayaking, with equipment and lessons available through Aqua Adventures Kayak School. In addition, La Jolla's beaches welcome surfers, sunbathers, snorkelers, scuba divers and swimmers. For more adventures, most tourists can't resist traveling into the deep caverns at La Jolla Caves.

Along the Pacific shoreline, La Jolla Cove features a first-rate shopping district. Visit jewelry stores, art galleries, souvenir shops and fashionable boutiques. Then, complete the day by dining above the Pacific waters. George's At The Cove and Crab Catcher are both perched on the cliffs of La Jolla Cove, boasting breath-taking views of the ocean.

Travel just a short distance north from La Jolla Cove and see marine life up close at Birch Aquarium. This world-famous oceanographic museum, operated by the Scripps Institute of Oceanography, showcases marine life from the Pacific Northwest to the Mexican waters.

Even though La Jolla's beaches and caves are heralded throughout Southern California, one of the coastline's most popular attractions is unrelated to the Pacific waters. Torrey Pines Golf Course, the only public course on the PGA circuit, offers two challenging 18-hole courses.

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