Title: University of California in Torrey Pines - Tours and Activities | Expedia.ca [University of California Hotels](https://expedia.ca/University-Of-California-Hotels.0-l502544-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[University of California Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-University-Of-California.d502544.Car-Rental-Guide)[Torrey Pines Vacations](https://expedia.ca/Torrey-Pines.d553248632557170134.Destination-Travel-Guides) # University of California Tours and Activities ![By the Pier at La Jolla.At the background is The Ellen Browning Scripps Memorial Pier, normally closed to the public, is used by scientists, students, and aquarium staff for a variety of research projects. It also serves as a platform to collect local marine data and deploy small boats and oceanographic instruments.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6126584/78a79344-99df-45b3-8c15-90289477adac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![By the Pier at La Jolla.At the background is The Ellen Browning Scripps Memorial Pier, normally closed to the public, is used by scientists, students, and aquarium staff for a variety of research projects. It also serves as a platform to collect local marine data and deploy small boats and oceanographic instruments.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6126584/78a79344-99df-45b3-8c15-90289477adac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![University of California](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3073/c0d74750-b81e-4e29-b386-7af9acb9e9e3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![University of California](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3073/653fc24d-ffc7-4543-8720-a3653a06240d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Scripps Pier in La Jolla during sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976008529/9e83be75-cd49-458c-a560-2baa95a54656.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit University of California Activities Reviews --- --- ## Plan a trip to see University of California Price found within the past 48 hours. 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All and all a perfect 10 Reviewed on Jan 14, 2026 ### Tours & day trips [See all 12 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=502544&location=University+of+California&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips) ![La Jolla: 2-Hour Kayak Tour of the 7 Caves](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4514400/c3682be2-e779-4be6-af2f-095c69fa2279.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### La Jolla: 2-Hour Kayak Tour of the 7 Caves 2h 9.2/10 198 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available CA $109 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/la-jolla-2-hour-kayak-tour-of-the-7-caves.a4514400.activity-details?&rid=502544&location=University+of+California&swp=off) ![La Jolla Sea Caves Kayak Tour For Two (Tandem Kayak)](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1384766/3ffecda4-bd0d-400b-8f9f-cfa218b41e29.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### La Jolla Sea Caves Kayak Tour For Two (Tandem Kayak) 1h 30m 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