activities

Here at the Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine, you’re up to your ears in local activities, fun for families, shoppers, sports fanatics, golfers, athletes and beach bums. No matter what your tastes, the friendly Concierge at our La Jolla lodging will help you set up the perfect activities to make your stay in San Diego one you’ll remember for a lifetime. Here are just some of the exciting places you can go just a hop, skip and a jump away from our La Jolla CA lodging.

3 minutes away

University Town Center— Enjoy a lovely open-air shopping experience complete with landscaped lawns and more than 120 stores. Discover distinctive collections of designer apparel and furnishing at Nordstrom, Macy's and Sears. It is also home to a year-round ice-skating rink, Ice Town, and has an outlet of Encinitas-based Chuao Chocolatier, a fabulous artisan chocolate shop. It's open Monday through Friday, 10:30a.m. — 8:30p.m.; Saturday 10:00a.m. — 8:00p.m.; and Sunday 11:00a.m. — 6:00p.m. Unwind under the coral trees and relaxing sunshine at Westfield UTC, where the Southern California lifestyle is at its best.

5 minutes away

Birch Aquarium/Museum— Providing ocean science education through creative exhibits, programs and activities designed to help people use critical thinking and to make science relevant to their daily lives. Take part in a snorkeling program, adopt a fish or enjoy a green flash outdoor concert.

Downtown La Jolla – Stroll down Prospect Street in La Jolla and discover a beachside shopping haven, with culture and diversity. Delight in the discovery of galleries, boutiques and some of the finest gourmet restaurants in the country.

Torrey Pines Golf Course— Torrey Pines boasts two 18-hole golf courses, the North and South Courses. Along with fabulous golf, the facility offers one of the largest on-course golf shops in the nation, advance golf reservations, expert instruction and driving ranges.

University California, San Diego— UC San Diego is widely recognized as one of the nation's top research institutions. This young and vibrant university has a rich heritage of innovation. UCSD plays an important role in the local economy and Scripps Institute of Oceanography.

Museum of Contemporary Art, La Jolla branch— MCASD is known for collecting works by promising emerging artists and under-recognized mid-career artists, as well as by major figures in contemporary art. Among the greatest strengths of the MCASD Collection are minimalism and Pop art of the 1960s and 70s, conceptual art from the 1960s to the present, installation art, Latin American art and art from California and the San Diego/Tijuana region.

10 minutes away

Del Mar Racetrack – Watch live horse racing, where the turf meets the surf. Check the Del Mar Racetrack website for post times.

Hot Air Ballooning– Skysurfer Balloon Company is the oldest and most experienced hot air balloon company in Southern California. Expect professionalism, scrupulous safety practices, pilot experience and a friendly staff. Their FAA certified commercial pilots have the highest number of safe flight hours of any balloon company pilots.

15 minutes away

Petco Park— Take your family out to the ball game at Petco Park and cheer on the Padres baseball team.

San Diego Zoo— Just minutes away at the northern edge of Balboa Park, the world famous San Diego Zoo is home to the $1.3 million Gorilla tropics and the famous Panda Bear exhibit from China with Hua Mei, the first surviving giant panda born in North America. See the Sun Bear Forest, walk through the Tropical Rain Forest and explore Tiger River.

Sea World— Shamu and Baby Shamu are waiting for you at Sea World San Diego. Visit them and take in numerous other shows, attractions and exhibits. Check out the Forbidden Reef and Shark Encounter, play with the dolphins in the petting pool and laugh at the Seal & Otter show.

Seaport Village— Right on San Diego harbor, this quaint area offers a variety of boutiques, restaurants and entertainment. You’ll find something for everyone – a lagoon, a carousel, a marina and more – when you explore the tropical grounds of Seaport Village.

Qualcomm Stadium— Cheer on our local teams at Qualcomm Stadium, located in the heart of Mission Valley. With a seating capacity of 70,561, the stadium is home to the San Diego Chargers and SDSU Aztec football, the Holiday Bowl and more.

Gaslamp Quarter— Located in the southern part of 5th Avenue downtown, the historic Gaslamp Quarter features San Diego’s premier shopping, dining, entertainment and nightlife.

Historic Old Town and Presidio Park— See San Diego's Spanish and Mexican history and culture come alive. Enjoy a wide assortment of food from authentic Mexican to delicious Cold Stone Ice Cream!

An Old Town Trolley Tour lets you explore all of the main points and attractions of San Diego with a daylong and continuous tour of the city. Beginning and ending in Old Town, the narrated tour makes several stops including: the Embarcadero, Seaport Village, the San Diego Convention Center, Downtown, Coronado and Balboa Park. As a passenger, you have the opportunity to get off at each stop and get back on as you please.

30+ minutes away

Wild Animal Park — An extension of the San Diego Zoo, the wildlife preserve is home to some 2,500 Asian and African animals, including many endangered species. It is different from the Zoo in the sense that the animals are in a natural habitat setting where they live and run freely. The Photo Safari Caravan allows you to travel in open-air trucks and have a chance to feed giraffes. Ride the Wgasa Bush Line Railway and enjoy a 55-minute guided railway tour of the park. Wild Animal Park is open every day of the year, including all holidays.

9:00a.m. – 8:00p.m. (grounds close at 9:00p.m.)

Temecula Vineyards— Visit Southern California's finest wine producing area, the Temecula Valley, where 15 wineries invite you to taste their award-winning wines. Call the Grapeline for tour information.