La Jolla / University City Shul Map
San Diego's coastal Orthodox community near UCSD — Adat Yeshurun and its mikvah on La Jolla Scenic Drive, Kehillat Shaar Hashamayim and Chabad on Governor Drive in University City, and Chabad in La Jolla village and at UCSD.
- 5 shuls
- 2 kosher stores, dining, mikvahs & schools
- Median home $1,958,700
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- Shul
- Mikvah
- Day school
- Walking radius (approx.)
Mikvahs
- La Jolla Mikvah · At Adat Yeshurun
Day schools
- Torah High School of San Diego · Girls · grades 10–12
Price range
$$$–$$$$
Median home value $1,958,700 · 38% of households rent
Homes & apartments in La Jolla
A pre-filtered search for La Jolla. Check each listing against the shuls above to see which are within walking distance.
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Read the La Jolla moving guide →La Jolla and University City are San Diego’s coastal Orthodox community. Adat Yeshurun on La Jolla Scenic Drive North is the main Orthodox shul and houses the La Jolla Mikvah; in University City, Kehillat Shaar Hashamayim and the Chabad Center of University City are a short walk apart on Governor Drive, and Chabad also serves La Jolla village and UCSD students.
Housing ranges from apartments and condos around UCSD and the University Towne Centre area to some of the most expensive single-family homes in California along the coast. The College Area community is about 20 minutes southeast.
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Frequently asked questions
How many shuls are in La Jolla / University City?
La Jolla / University City has 5 shuls on ShulMap in San Diego: Adat Yeshurun, Chabad of La Jolla, Chabad at UCSD, Chabad Center of University City, Kehillat Shaar Hashamayim.
What is La Jolla / University City like for an observant family?
San Diego's coastal Orthodox community near UCSD — Adat Yeshurun and its mikvah on La Jolla Scenic Drive, Kehillat Shaar Hashamayim and Chabad on Governor Drive in University City, and Chabad in La Jolla village and at UCSD.
Are there Orthodox synagogues in La Jolla / University City?
Yes — shul is the traditional term for synagogue, and La Jolla / University City has 5 Orthodox synagogues listed on ShulMap, each mapped with the kosher amenities and housing around it.
Where are the Orthodox shuls in La Jolla and University City?
Adat Yeshurun, which has the La Jolla Mikvah, is on La Jolla Scenic Drive North near UCSD. In University City, Kehillat Shaar Hashamayim and the Chabad Center of University City are on Governor Drive. Chabad also has centers in La Jolla village on Prospect Street and for students at UCSD.
How much does a home cost in La Jolla / University City?
The US Census median home value for ZIP 92037, which covers La Jolla / University City, is $1,958,700 (American Community Survey, 2020–2024, as valued by owners), and 38% of households there rent. That is a ZIP-wide figure, and asking prices today usually run higher — on ShulMap La Jolla / University City sits in the $$$–$$$$ band relative to nearby communities.
Where can I find housing in La Jolla / University City?
Use the apartment and home search on this page to see current listings in La Jolla / University City. Walking distances to shuls are approximate — confirm what's comfortable for your family.
Walking distance: Walking-distance circles are approximate and do not assert a halachic standard. Confirm what is walkable for you locally.
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