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Hotel La Jolla, San Diego, California

Hotel La Jolla, San Diego, California

I’d like to introduce my charming new neighbor: Hotel La Jolla, a Kimpton Hotel, moved in across the street last summer, and is a wonderful addition to our area. My friends and I walk over for drinks in Hiatus, their cozy patio lounge, and dine in Cusp on the 11th floor. I’ve lived in La […]

January 3, 2013 | By | Reply More
Events, La Jolla, California, January 2013

Events, La Jolla, California, January 2013

While much of the Northern Hemisphere is hibernating, San Diego is enjoying mild winter weather. Come, visit us, and have fun! January – April  – Join naturalists from Scripps Aquarium for their 13th season of whale watching as they venture out for twice-daily cruises to locate gray whales on their round-trip migration from their Alaska breeding grounds […]

December 17, 2012 | By | Reply More
Win a Messy Sundae from Sammy’s Woodfired Pizza

Win a Messy Sundae from Sammy’s Woodfired Pizza

 Win a Messy Sundae from Sammy’s Woodfired Pizza by leaving a comment on this post about the La Jolla Art & Wine Festival.  Just tell us what sounds best to you about this popular street fair? The beer and wine garden? The chance to meet 150 artists and take home a new painting or a piece of […]

October 2, 2012 | By | Reply More
La Jolla Art and Wine Festival

La Jolla Art and Wine Festival

Hey World – if you are thinking about visiting San Diego in the near future, can I suggest that you plan to be here on October 13 and 14?On those days, Girard Avenue (the main drag in San Diego’s favorite coastal community) will be closed to traffic, and a wine and beer garden, live music, […]

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San Diego Restaurant Week Extended

San Diego Restaurant Week Extended

I wrote about San Diego Restaurant Week in a previous post, but since then some (not all) of the 135 participants in this popular event have agreed to extend from September 23 to 28. That means you can enjoy prix fixe lunches and dinners at some of the city’s best restaurants at great prices for a while longer.  During Restaurant […]

September 20, 2012 | By | Reply More
San Diego Food and Wine Event

San Diego Food and Wine Event

 “Celebrate the Craft” will take place at The Lodge at Torrey Pines in La Jolla on Sunday, September 30 from 11:30am to 3pm. This popular San Diego food and wine event, now in its 10th year, features the culinary offerings that are unique to our region and the state. Throughout the day, cooking demonstrations will […]

September 19, 2012 | By | Reply More
Kimpton’s Hotel La Jolla Offers Great Packages

Kimpton’s Hotel La Jolla Offers Great Packages

  I walk past it several times a week, but I still stop and stare at the chic boutique hotel on the corner of La Jolla Shores Drive and Torrey Pines Road. I became so accustomed to it being a construction site that it’s hard to believe it’s up-and-running. In addition to being visually stunning, […]

September 12, 2012 | By | Reply More
Free Things To Do In La Jolla, California, In September

Free Things To Do In La Jolla, California, In September

  September is a great time to be in San Diego. The big summer crowds are gone and the weather is great. In addition, there are plenty of free things to do in La Jolla, San Diego’s favorite coastal community. Saturday, September 8 – Mirror Mirror will be shown in Scripps Park near La Jolla […]

September 4, 2012 | By | Reply More
Unique La Jolla Restaurant Experience

Unique La Jolla Restaurant Experience

Do yourself a favor and make reservations today for one of this week’s High Tide Dinners at the Marine Room on La Jolla Shores Beach. San Diego’s favorite coastal community has many good restaurants, but only one can offer the thrill of watching waves splashing on huge picture windows during a high tide. The Marine […]

August 27, 2012 | By | Reply More
Leopard Sharks at La Jolla Shores

Leopard Sharks at La Jolla Shores

  It’s been a busy August. Leopard sharks at La Jolla Shores Beach have attracted record numbers of visitors. The harmless sharks appear every summer, but there were more of them than usual this year. In addition, the hot weather (ok, not hot by Phoenix standards) drew crowds of locals and vacationers looking for a […]

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