Bird Rock

Bird Rock, a neighborhood in La Jolla, California, is known for its desirable waterfront homes, oceanfront estates, and active community:

• Real estate

  Bird Rock has some of the most sought-after real estate in La Jolla, with single-family homes and some residential condos. The median listing price for a home in Bird Rock in August 2024 was $3.5 million, and the median listing price per square foot was $1,400.

• Community

  Bird Rock is a tight-knit community with a small shopping and business district, three community parks, and scenic walkways and jogging paths. The neighborhood is also home to Bird Rock Elementary School.

• Location

  Bird Rock is located on the southwest side of La Jolla, bordered by Pacific Beach to the south, La Jolla Mesa to the east, and the Pacific Ocean to the west.

• History

  The neighborhood was founded in 1906 by developer Michael Francis Hall and named after a large white rock off the shore that marine birds rest on. During World War II, the area was home to the Bird Rock Coastal Defense and Anti-Aircraft Training Center.