Scripps Pier | La Jolla, California | Fine Art Photography Prints For Sale

A pier is viewed from underneath seeing only the pillars and the dreamy blue water slowly coming in toward the shore.

The precision and symmetry of Scripps Memorial Pier is highlighted in this tunnel view. Paired with a long exposure, this dreamy scene was captured to pull you in, ignite a sense of wonder, and bring inspiration from the sea.

This area of San Diego is very popular with surfers and photographers with many local photography galleries such as Peter Lik and Ian Ely.

This online gallery showcases fine art photography from the Ellen Browning Scripps Memorial Pier located in La Jolla, California by world-class landscape and nature photographer, Joe Garza. Just north of San Diego, this pier, located near the La Jolla art galleries of Peter Lik and Ian Ely, is an icon of UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography and a vital research facility that houses numerous environmental monitoring stations. The modern pier was built with funds from the Ellen Browning family and replaced the original pier that was built in 1916.

This unparalleled collection brings you vertical and horizontal prints in a beautiful panoramic style that shows the perspective of the pier as it looks out into the ocean, both in its fury of power and its calmest reflection.

Images come to life using TruLife® Acrylic Prints, HD Metal Prints, and Roma Framed Lumachrome. To purchase fine art prints from Joe's collection, click on an image, use the drop-down menus found below the image to choose your size and print medium, and proceed to checkout. All purchases are completed using Stripe or Paypal payment systems that are safe, secure and use the most up-to-date security technology available. To receive a custom quote for a size and/or medium not listed below, or to inquire about volume discounts, please contact Joe directly at any time.

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Restaurants in La Jolla

View underneath a pier with blue waves crashing in through the pillars and sides of the pier with the window to the ocean at the end of the pier.

Amazing standing under Scripps Memorial Pier and feeling the power of the blue ocean waves as they come rushing in.

Herringbone La Jolla

This is an inventive seafood restaurant located in a dramatic, renovated 1930s-era warehouse. Located at 7837 Herschel Ave, La Jolla, CA, you can order online or dine in. Check out Herringbone La Jolla's website for menu and hours.

Standing under a pier looking towards the ocean as waves roll in towards the shore. Pillars from the pier looks like a tunnel into the ocean.

Mid morning sun cast shadows along the iconic Ellen Browning Scripps Memorial Pier located in La Jolla California. This area near San Diego is very popular with surfers and photographers. You can also find local photography galleries such as Peter Lik and Ian Ely.

Puesto La Jolla

If you're looking for tacos or margaritas, be sure to check out Puesto La Jolla's. This place is a popular spot for unique artisanal takes on tacos, bowls & salads in a bright & breezy brick space. Located at 1026 Wall St., La Jolla, CA, they offer dine-in, delivery, or carry out.

Duke's La Jolla

An airy two-story destination for Hawaiian-inspired fare, with outdoor seating & ocean views, Duke's La Jolla brings a casual atmosphere for any time of the year. Located at 1216 Prospect St., La Jolla, CA this is a definitely a place to check out.


Best Places to Visit in La Jolla or San Diego

View underneath a pier at sunset with pink and orange sky and water rushing in around the pillars and the pier with the window to the ocean at the end of the pi

Ellen Browning Scripps Memorial Pier at sunset.

Sunset Cliffs Natural Park

While you're in La Jolla don't miss the Sunset Cliffs Natural Park and Point Loma Lighthouse. With its rugged coastline and panoramic views, this area is popular with surfers, ocean-gazers, and folks who like to cruise Sunset Cliffs Boulevard, which runs the length of the cliffs. The drive along Sunset Cliffs Boulevard offers breathtaking views and the most amazing sunsets that you will ever see.

Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography

With many exhibits, including the Beyster Family Little Blue Penguins you can view a stunning variety of colorful marine life featured in more than 60 habitats fishes and invertebrates from the cold waters of the Pacific Northwest to the tropical waters of Mexico and beyond — all while enjoying incredible ocean views! Interact with hands-on exhibits that showcase cutting-edge research discoveries by Scripps Institution of Oceanography scientists on climate, earth, and ocean science.

Black and white panoramic image of the underside of a pier having a tunnel appearance as the pier extends to the ocean and a window to the sea at the end.

Crisp shadows and light at low tide show the full perspective of Scripps Pier in this black and white image.

La Jolla Shores Beach and Park

La Jolla Shores Beach is a long, wide, and very popular beach in northern La Jolla. Compared to most of the La Jolla beaches which are tucked into gaps between rocky points, this one is a monster at over a mile in length.

Kayakers put in at the south end of the beach and paddle out to see La Jolla Cave and other water-accessible sites. Beach walkers can head north for a long way by passing under the Scripps Pier and continuing on down to Black’s Beach


Looking to purchase fine art images of Scripp's Pier? Visit Joe Garza's full collection of fine art prints for sale in the complete online collection, including Scripps Pier in La Jolla, California near San Diego. This collection is available for purchase online rivaling fine art prints found in galleries by Peter Lik, Ian Ely, and Thomas Mangelsen. Joe's complete collection is available with Italian Roma Museum Frames where 'Made in Italy' is a differentiator and quality and attention still hold strong in a world lost in mass production.

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