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La Jolla, CA · Coastal San Diego · 92037
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Living in La Jolla
La Jolla is San Diego's most iconic coastal community — a Mediterranean-style village perched on dramatic sandstone cliffs above the Pacific. Think the French Riviera, but with surf breaks, sea lions, and some of the most coveted real estate in California.
La Jolla blends old-money tradition with modern coastal luxury. Walk into La Jolla Village for art galleries, white-tablecloth dining, and boutique shopping — then ride a wave at Windansea or kayak the marine reserve at La Jolla Cove. It's a community where billion-dollar views and small-town charm coexist on the same block.
From storied estates in Lower Hermosa and Country Club, to architectural showpieces on Mt. Soledad, to walk-to-the-beach bungalows in Bird Rock, La Jolla offers more lifestyle variety than any other ZIP code in San Diego. UCSD, Scripps, and Salk Institute anchor a world-class research corridor just minutes from the sand.
Median Home Price
$3.4M
Price Range
$1.2M – $30M+
ZIP Codes
92037
Why Live Here
La Jolla Lifestyle Highlights
Oceanfront & Bluff Lots
Some of the rarest coastal parcels in California
La Jolla Village
Walkable dining, galleries, and luxury boutiques
Top-Tier Research Hub
UCSD, Scripps, Salk Institute, and biotech corridor
World-Class Surf
Windansea, Big Rock, and Black's Beach within minutes
Inside the Homes
Types of Homes in La Jolla
Oceanfront and white-water view estates
Mid-century modern architectural homes
Mediterranean villas with private pools
La Jolla Shores beach-cottage properties
Mt. Soledad panoramic view homes
Bird Rock walk-to-beach single-family homes
Local Life
What to Love About La Jolla
La Jolla Cove & Ecological Reserve
Snorkeling, sea kayaking, and protected marine life right downtown.
Top Private & Public Schools
La Jolla Country Day, Bishop's, Muirlands, and La Jolla High.
Dining & Arts Scene
George's at the Cove, Nine-Ten, MCASD, and the La Jolla Playhouse.
Schools in La Jolla
Served by San Diego Unified — top public schools include La Jolla Elementary, Muirlands Middle, and La Jolla High. Premier private options: The Bishop's School and La Jolla Country Day.
Commute & Location
20 minutes to Downtown San Diego, 15 minutes to UTC/UCSD, 25 minutes to San Diego International Airport, with direct access to I-5 and the 52.
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Loan Details
$100K$5M
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Estimated Monthly Payment
$21,301
per month
Payment Breakdown
Principal & Interest$17,192
Property Tax(1.1%)$3,117
Home Insurance$992
Loan Amount$2,720,000
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