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Easter – Last-Minute Plans

Easter – Last-Minute Plans

It’s sunny in La Jolla right now and, with any luck, the weather will also cooperate for Easter Sunday. If you haven’t already made plans, I recommend The Shores Restaurant at The La Jolla Shores Hotel (858-456-0600) and The Marine Room at The La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club (858-459-7222). These restaurants are very near […]

April 23, 2011 | By | Reply More
Something fishy going on in La Jolla

Something fishy going on in La Jolla

If you’re visiting La Jolla and notice groups of locals on the beach at night shining flashlights onto the surf, chances are good the grunion – tiny little fish – are going through their odd mating ritual. Nothing – well, almost nothing – intrigues San Diegans like a good grunion run. On certain spring and […]

February 14, 2010 | By | Reply More
Larry King, spiny lobsters, and high tides

Larry King, spiny lobsters, and high tides

Visitors are welcome at these fall and winterLa Jolla events: If you’ll be in town between now and November 1, I recommend you have a meal at Barbarella Restaurant in La Jolla Shores. Host Barbara Beltaire goes all out with spooky Halloween decorations – popular with kids and the young-at-heart. Beltaire also serves great Italian […]

October 12, 2009 | By | Reply More
La Jolla Shores vs. “the Village”

La Jolla Shores vs. “the Village”

In addition to dispensing La Jolla travel information via this blog, I also answer questions on TripAdvisor’s La Jolla Forum. It’s recently become apparent on this site that many visitors aren’t aware that what we locals call “the village” is not the same place as “the Shores.” La Jolla Shores vs. “the Village”…. The village […]

July 31, 2009 | By | Reply More
Dog Friendly La Jolla

Dog Friendly La Jolla

If your family vacation plans include one or more “people” with four legs and a wagging tail, know that you will all be welcome in La Jolla. Dog-friendly beaches include La Jolla Shores between 6pm and 9am, and Fido can socialize 24 hours a day off-leash at Capehart Dog Park on the corner of Soledad […]

July 11, 2009 | By | Reply More