The Cave Store
1325 Coast Boulevard, San Diego, California, United States
About the The Cave Store
The Cave Store, located at 1325 Coast Boulevard in San Diego, California, is a unique institution that offers a one-of-a-kind experience for visitors. This historic jewelry store and tourist attraction is home to a century-old bootlegger's tunnel that leads through the sandstone cliffs of La Jolla Cove into Sunny Jim's sea cave.
Visitors can embark on self-guided tours of the tunnel and sea cave, which have been offered since 1905. Tours are on a first-come, first-served basis, with tickets available at the door only. No advance purchases or reservations are necessary.
For safety reasons, a limited number of guests are allowed in the cave at a time, with masks required for those who have not been fully vaccinated. The tour involves climbing 145 stairs each way, so visitors are advised to check with all members of their party to ensure they are comfortable with the physical activity.
The tunnel was dug out by two Chinese laborers hired by Gustav Schultz in 1902, and it is said that during Prohibition, bootleggers used the tunnel to smuggle alcohol and opium into San Diego through the sea cave.
In addition to the historical significance of the cave and tunnel, The Cave Store also offers a variety of beachfront necessities for sale, including watercolor paintings, jewelry, and snorkel gear. The back entrance of the store leads to the colorful sea cave, providing visitors with a truly unique and memorable experience.
With its rich history and stunning views, The Cave Store is a must-visit destination for anyone looking to explore the hidden gems of La Jolla Cove in San Diego.
Photos of The Cave Store
1325 Coast Blvd, La Jolla, CA 92037, United States
Opening hours of The Cave Store
Monday:
09:00 - 16:30
Tuesday:
09:00 - 16:30
Wednesday:
09:00 - 16:30
Thursday:
09:00 - 16:30
Friday:
09:00 - 16:30
Saturday:
09:00 - 16:30
Sunday:
09:00 - 16:30
Reviews of The Cave Store
"This store has some unique finds, reasonable prices, and the staff was really friendly. Absolutely worth it to visit Sunny Jim’s Sea Cave! Make sure to wear non-slip shoes and watch your head, as it does get steep and low in parts."
"Great place for a quick excursion. Takes 10 min or however long you take in the platform. Small little store. The cave is right inside the store. The price is just right at $10, but not sure it's worth that as all you do is walk down a flight of stairs. However they have to maintain the cave."
"Use to b free when I was a kid, now u gotta pay 10 dollars for adults to go down into cave. It's super cool but I been down thr numerous times. They sell cool souvenirs, n jewelry."
"This was a fun little trip. The cave store has an actual cave that you can enter from inside the store and travel down through the cave to the ocean, where we actually saw a sea lion. Do you have to sign a waiver before you were able to do it and it did cost $10 for adults When we got back up top, you got a chance to go through the gift store get some jewelry or other trinkets and mementos This was a fun little stuff for us."
"The store was okay the man made cave was cool. The entrance fee is 10 dollars for a 15 minute view of the cave. I would recommend if you are trying to do some light activity on your trip but I would plan to do other activities as well because it is a short activity."
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