The best brunch spots in La Jolla, according to people who actually live here.
La Jolla earns its reputation on the cliffs and the cove, but keeping it means knowing which storefronts are here for residents and which exist only for the rental car crowd.

La Jolla
“Californian daytime cuisine served on a patio with a white picket fence or inside a vintage home.”
$$ · American · 2.4

La Jolla
$ · Brunch Spots · 2.4

La Jolla
“Buzzy brunch & lunch spot with clever comfort food, ocean views & a patio known for people-watching.”
$$ · American · 2.4

La Jolla
“Cafe serving up locally roasted coffee & an array of brunch-inspired fare on a beachside plot.”
$$ · American · 2.4

La Jolla
“Simple but revered breakfast menu served all day & an old-school diner decor draw eclectic crowds.”
$ · American · 2.4
La Jolla
$$ · Restaurants · 2.4

La Jolla
$$ · Seafood · 2.4

La Jolla
“Homestyle breakfast & lunch dishes served in a coastal-chic diner with a deck overlooking the water.”
$ · Brunch Spots · 2.4

La Jolla
“Coastal cuisine & craft cocktails served in a sleek space on the Hotel La Jolla's 11th floor.”
$$$ · American · 2.3

La Jolla
“Classic pub grub & drinks served late in a casual tavern atmosphere with a fireplace.”
$$ · Pizza · 2.3

La Jolla
$ · Brunch Spots · 2.3

La Jolla
“Snug & trendy cafe with a well-rounded menu, including artisanal toasts, bowls & breakfast eats.”
$ · Brunch Spots · 2.3

La Jolla
“Fresh café & breakfast hotspot in a quaint building displaying scones & pastries in a glass counter.”
$ · American · 2.3

La Jolla
“Refined Californian-style brunch & lunch served inside or on a snazzy, eco-chic oceanside patio.”
$$ · Brunch Spots · 2.3

La Jolla
“Laid-back all-day haunt featuring outdoor seating adjacent to a celebrated golf course.”
$$ · American · 2.3

La Jolla
$ · Brunch Spots · 2.3

La Jolla
“Quaint bakeshop featuring sweet treats & a selection of sandwiches & light meals to go.”
$$ · Brunch Spots · 2.3

La Jolla
$ · Tacos · 2.3

La Jolla
“Long-running chain serving signature breakfast items & a variety of coffee drinks.”
$ · Brunch Spots · 2.1