Escape the heat of summer back home and come enjoy the beautiful coastal environment of La Jolla. Our San Diego community is the perfect place to spend your summer vacation, especially for the upcoming 4th of July holiday. This American tradition needs to be celebrated with style and exciting activities; you can find all of that and more here! Take a look at what you can expect for the 4th of July in La Jolla:
La Jolla Fireworks
Ask anyone about their favorite part of 4th of July celebrations and we guarantee they will always say the fireworks display at the end of the night. While last year saw many of the fireworks celebrations across the greater San Diego get cancelled, many have been scheduled to return this year. This includes our very own La Jolla Fireworks celebration that will take place the evening of July 4th. Our fireworks celebration is often something special thanks to the beautiful La Jolla Cove surrounding you. Kick back on the beach and stare up as the night sky is lit up with beautiful fireworks. The display will take place at Ellen Browning Scripps Park at 9:00 PM. Guests are encouraged to get there early as the viewing areas can get busy. Make sure to bring a blanket to lay down on the grass in the park and a small flashlight to help you navigate after the show has ended. Once the fireworks are over, you can enjoy the area with plenty of restaurants and bars that will be open.
Enjoy La Jolla Cove
Make sure to enjoy the rest of what La Jolla has to offer during your 4th of July stay. La Jolla Cove is always a great place to start with plenty available to entertain visitors. Kayak out onto the water and take a peek at the local caves. Look out onto the Cove’s shores, where hundreds of sea lions and seals majestically lay out under the sun. Local art galleries and museums are a great way to beat the hotter summer days indoors. La Jolla really is the gem of Southern California.
Plan Your Stay for the 4th of July in La Jolla
As you can see, there is plenty of fun waiting for you here in La Jolla. Make sure to book one of our exclusive vacation rentals today before your favorite is already reserved. You can be nearby La Jolla Cove and the fireworks display with our unique rentals.
Not only is La Jolla a gorgeous vacation destination all year long, but it’s also a wonderful place to kick off your 4th of July celebrations. Read on below to find out more about our top things to do in La Jolla for Independence Day!
Celebrate Independence Day with These Top Things to do in La Jolla!
As one of the top neighborhoods in “America’s Finest City” (which refers to San Diego, in case you were curious), La Jolla has its own fireworks display that competes with the best of San Diego’s other suburbs.
The free event involves a fireworks show in La Jolla Cove that takes place from 8:00pm until 10:00pm on the night of July 4th, with fireworks being launched at 9:00pm. An insider tip: get a spot at nearby Ellen Browning Scripps Park early, as it enjoys the best views of the spectacle. If you get there early enough, you can even enjoy snorkeling and scuba diving in La Jolla Cove itself, then treat yourself to one of the stunning sunset views that the area is famous for.
Leading up to the fireworks, you can also enjoy the San Diego County Fair at Del Mar Fairgrounds nearby to the north, which has traditional carnival-style amusement and thrill rides. You can also head south and take the ferry to Coronado to enjoy a 10:00am Independence Day parade and a 4:00pm concert in Spreckels Park during the day.
Alternatively, Escondido is having its own Independence Day festival at the California Center for the Arts, while nearby Poway celebrates the holiday with an all-day event themed around old-fashioned, turn of the twentieth century amusements.
Another option for a spectacular fireworks display in the area is the famous Big Bay Boom in North San Diego Bay. One of the largest fireworks displays in the country, this amazing display can be seen from just about any town along the San Diego Bay, making it an ideal choice if you happen to be hanging out in downtown San Diego or in the Gaslamp Quarter as the 9:00pm celebration begins.
La Jolla Vacation Rentals – Where Your Next Adventure Begins
Contact our reservations team to learn more about these incredible Independence Day events and other cool activities and attractions you can check out during your time in La Jolla when you book your stay in one of our lovely vacation rental properties today!
La Jolla, California offers a variety of enjoyable activities during every Holiday, but 4th of July is particularly active! Planning your vacation during Independence Day? Then here are some fun events happening for 4th of July in La Jolla area:
Maritime Museum
The Maritime Museum’s Independence Day celebration includes some of the best fireworks viewing on San Diego Bay, as well as really fun opportunities to explore the museum. The museum offers a picnic dinner and a fireworks cruise; this includes admission to the museum and its art exhibits. For those looking to just view the fireworks from our unique venue, they offer a discounted fireworks viewing admission starting at 8:30pm: $10 for adults and $8 for children 12-3.
Celebrate 4th of July with BIG Something!
Looking for live music for this 4th of July? Join the band BIG Something for their tour stop in La Jolla. Get down with their fun sound, have a couple drinks, and then stick around for a fireworks show. The concert starts at 8pm and tickets cost $7 in advance and $10 the day of.
USS Midway Museum’s annual 4th of July in La Jolla Celebration
Join the biggest party in town and buy a ticket to the USS Midway Museum’s annual 4th Of July Celebration. Attendees will get to watch the spectacular “Big Bay Fireworks” show from the Flight Deck! If this is how you want to spend your 4th, make sure you jump on tickets fast! The event usually sells out. Don’t miss your chance!
Fourth of July Fireworks at La Jolla Cove
To get one of the best views of the fireworks show, come celebrate the 4th of July in La Jolla Cove! Come early to find your spot and enjoy this spectacular view with friends and family. Not only that, come even earlier and you can also view an incredible sunset on the beach.
Hornblower’s Dinner Cruise
For a classic 4th of July in La Jolla experience, watch the Big Bay Boom Fireworks Show from the deck of a Hornblower yacht after enjoying a delicious buffet dinner. The Hornblower’s Dinner Cruise celebration is fun for families or couples! Treat yourself to a unique experience and spend this Independence Day on a cruise!
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La Jolla is a spectacular place to be during this Independence Day! Make sure you contact us to ensure you have the perfect place to lay your head after a long evening of festivities. We can’t wait to hear from you! Contact us today.