Muirlands

The Muirlands neighborhood of La Jolla was named after the beloved Naturalist John Muir who was also known as, “Father of Natural Parks” or “John of the Mountains”. The Muirlands neighborhood represents his influence in the style of the homes and the landscaping, and his awesome refurbished estate still exists in the neighborhood for people to enjoy. The area of Muirlands is a highly desirable, older neighborhood of La Jolla, located on the Western Slope of Mount Soledad. The neighborhood was developed in 1954 and has continued to do so over the years. The Muirlands neighborhood is known for its luxury estates and Pacific Ocean Views. Muirlands is a larger, yet quiet neighborhood of La Jolla with over 1,000 residents and many ranch-style, classic and different types of homes, both old and new. The best way to describe the homes you see in the Muirlands neighborhood is “unique luxury.” The Muirlands Neighborhood has plenty of trees, and not many street lights, which allows for a display of beautiful starry nights.

Prices in Muirlands vary and can range anywhere from $2-20 million. If you live in Muirlands, you are just a quick drive from all of the shopping, dining, and entertainment The Village of La Jolla has to offer. Living in the Muirlands neighborhood, you are right up the street from world-famous Windansea Beach, a beach-lover and surfers paradise were legends from all over the world love to surf at. Cars are the main mode of transportation in this neighborhood, but there is something close by for everyone in the family to enjoy! Children who grow up here and go to public school will attend La Jolla Elementary, La Jolla High School, Muirlands Middle School, and can easily bike to school. There are also many great private schools in the neighborhood. Private school options for elementary in La Jolla are All Hallows Academy, Children’s School, Evans School, Gillespie School, La Jolla Country Day, and Stella Maris. Private middle school options in La Jolla are Bishops, La Jolla Country Day, and Stella Maris Academy. Private high schools in La Jolla include Bishops and La Jolla Country Day.