This was our parish church when we lived in La Jolla, walking distance from our home. The grounds…read moreare beautiful and well-maintained. Interior is warm and welcoming. I really enjoyed attending Mass here.

My favorite Catholic church all over San Diego county. It is so beautiful, peaceful, perfectly…read moremaintained with perfect fresh flowers. It is truly a gem and no matter if I have been a million times I am always mesmerized. I have attended several functions but my favorite time is when I can be there with no one and just a friend and I admiring the architecture, the art, the details, the smells. Whether you are Catholic or not, everyone is welcomed and you will find yourself in a peaceful state of mind. This church reminds me so much of my country of origin, Spain

I love this church! It is multi-generational has something for everyone! It is a beautiful campus…read moreand has so many ways to serve and connect with others. You can either attend a traditional or modern service. There are services also for kids, junior & senior high students. This church is very connected to the community and does outreaches in partnership with the YMCA, The San Diego Police Department, The San Diego Fire Department, and the American Red Cross.

I love this church! It is filled with authentic people just genuinely desiring to learn how to love…read moreGod and love people. Pastor Mingo and the entire staff consistently provide biblical guidance on the challenges we face on a daily basis. I've met the most incredible friends and have found a true community of people that I can do life with. Come join us!

Felt right at home 1st time I visited about 1-1/2 years ago! Nice coffee and lovely fleece blanket…read moregift! Excellent teacher that day--I believe regarding her experiences as a missionary! Nice follow up to seek your participation! Just warm and friendly Christians, great environment!

Great church! Not sure that Anne W. has ever been there. The church has been very responsible with…read moreCovid-19 measures. Their policy is stated at churchatlajolla.org and the week she posted that there are no social distancing measures you can literally go back and watch the video as they explain safety protocols.

Their July 2026 open house showcased their renovations to the public, which had massive amounts of…read morevisitors. I found the staff were very friendly, knowledgeable, and welcoming. The interior and exterior space were beautiful and I loved the concepts of union in the sealing room via an Infinity mirror, baptismal font over twelve carved oxen, the chandelier filled celestial room, a grand spiral staircase, and a star shaped garden atrium.

Came here for the tour. Waited about an hour to get in…read more Tour took about 20 minutes total. Everyone was very friendly and kind. Young kids were placing shoe coverings over shoes prior to entering. You see several rooms, baptismal, marriage, consignment and celestial to name a few. Some of the Guides there were sharing details about what each room is intended for. Very informative. The interior decor seems a tad bit outdated with artificial flowers everywhere and older floral patterned style couches . The celestial room was my favorite representing heaven. There was no preaching or attempts of converting. It was just to educate on the use of rooms. It was an interesting opportunity that might not be available again to non members.

Very Poor Service of the Poor. Free sack lunch Monday and…read moreThursday... New Testament, the Greek word translated "hospitality" literally means " love of strangers."  the friendly and generous reception and entertainment of guests, visitors, or strangers. :friendliness, hospitableness, welcome, warm reception, helpfulness, neighbourliness, warmth, warm-heartedness, kindness, kind-heartedness, congeniality, geniality, sociability, conviviality, cordiality, amicability, amenability, generosity, liberality, bountifulness, open-handedness

Beautiful church in a great location in La Jolla, small and friendly, elegant and amazing sermons…read more They have beautiful Christmas and regular Sunday services and one of the best church choirs/ musicians I have ever seen.

This delightful Episcopalian church overlooking the ocean atop the first hills of La Jolla is a…read moretestament to the hospitality and community at most churches, but with a very high standard for sacred music and sermonry. COFFEE HOUR At the conclusion of the recessional hymn and postlude, the congregation faithfully gathers in the courtyard for coffee and cheer. I have rarely seen a coffee hour as welcoming and warm as this one, nor with such tasty coffee! Stick around after service to get to know this amazing community's members if you're visiting! THE MUSIC! This last visit was just after New Years '22, and the program featured an offertory performance of "He Shall Feed His Flock" from Messiah that moved to tears. Wow. I wanted to shout "BRAVA!!! BRAVA!" at its end, but alas, the solemnity of the service prevailed, and the congregation held their applause. But wow! Is this the standard every week? YES!! MEMORY LANE St James by the sea was my first ever Episcopalian church service in my life. We would escape the AZ summer heat by fleeing to San Diego (we are called "Zonies"). Some friends (Barbara and Creighton Lilly, RIP) invited us to join for Sunday service because they had a new music director (35 years ago) and a Bosendorfer piano to boot. I shall never forget processing for communion between the choir sitting on opposite sides of me, serenading me with a glorious motet and anthem. Nor how I knelt to receive the wafer and sipped the most amazing wine! (Roman Catholic sacristans need to take a lesson from the Episcopalians!) With the choir mostly off for the summer, I was invited to play piano solos during offertory and communion on that beautiful piano! Ah the memories of that beautiful breeze with the church's main doors flung open during the service! BALANCE NEEDED I remember trying to balance the hymnal, prayer book, service leaflet, and prayer insert as I made my way through the liturgy. (Now it's neatly prepared in a program and easy to read. Ha!) What a special treat and coincidence that I happened to be in town and attend on the Sunday when that very music director retired! Wow! JUST GO If you're a classical music lover and in San Diego looking for a cheerful, welcoming and inspiring Sunday service, St James by the Sea May be the one for you. Put on your Sunday best, toot a few lalalalalala's in the car to warm up the voice, and enjoy!

Wonderful Sunday School, Great Family Camps, Wonderful Church.read more

A wonderful church blessed by a beautiful, historic sanctuary with magical stained glass windows…read moreand a warm and welcoming congregation open to all. The pastor, Tim, is a wise soul who gives great sermons, inspiring talks that integrate the best Christian values from the Bible into modern life: kindness to strangers and the downtrodden, humility, and compassion for the less fortunate. Don't miss the after-service snacks, when you can get a chance to get to know the good people who represent the bones of this fine church.

Inclusive church for everyone. Follows the true teachings of Jesus to support the poor and…read moremarginalized.

Good. I will attend again next week. Pastor engaging and…read morepeople friendly I was late and did not attend full service with music which is contemporary but

I started attending La Jolla Lutheran Church in August, 2015. I'm still attending - regularly…read more I wanted to comment on the Small Group Bible Studies they offer. We will be starting two new studies this coming week, actually. Sunday we will be looking at Growing Older, Growing Wiser. Sounds really intriguing... This study begins Sunday, October 14, (11:10 am) following our church service, which begins at 9:30 am. Our Wednesday evening Bible Study begins a new study October 17 at 6:30, on The Full Armor of God. Everyone is welcome - for one visit or as a regular attendee. And you don't need to be a Bible scholar You don't need to be Lutheran either. Just eager to learn more about God's Word, and how to become a more committed Christ Follower.

My wife and I have been members for 13 years now and it's great to see the church bouncing back…read moreafter the pandemic's impact on churches around the world. Our two kids (13 and 10) have been apart of the preschool on campus, the Sunday School and Young Families Programs for years. This church truly feels like a hidden gem perched atop a mountain looking out to the Cross atop Mt Soledad from our comfortable seats. The views alone are breathtaking and create a peaceful, uplifting atmosphere the moment you arrive. From the very first visit, you're welcomed with genuine kindness and a strong sense of community that makes you feel right at home. The pastor is outstanding--thoughtful, engaging, and deeply inspiring--while the worship director brings incredible talent and heart to each service. The music is meaningful and beautifully done, adding so much to the overall worship experience. Families will especially appreciate the children's Sunday school program, which is nurturing and clearly loved by both kids and parents. It's wonderful to see a congregation that is not only growing, but doing so with intention, warmth, and a shared sense of purpose. This is a truly special place--one that nourishes the soul, builds community, and offers a stunning reminder of God's presence through both people and creation.

This has been such a wonderful place for our family. The worship is contemporary with occasional…read morehymns mixed in and is SO good. Every message from Pastor Markus is put in context, and even when the passage is something I've heard preached on before, I come away with a new perspective on it and a way to apply it to my life. Our kids love Sunday school where they quickly came to know all of the kids. They are sad when the Thursday night bible study is on break because they can't wait to go play with their friends (and hear a Bible story from the ministry director :)). The best part of this church is the welcoming congregation. After a few weeks of attending it felt like we were already a part of the church. There are people of all ages and we all love to fellowship with delicious snacks after service.