About the Author: Elizabeth Hansen Hansen
I live in La Jolla and I'm a travel writer, so in addition to enjoying my home town's great weather, beautiful surroundings, and range of cultural and recreational options, I also see La Jolla - and the rest of San Diego - as a travel destination.
And what I see sometimes drives me batty. People vacation in La Jolla, but don't take advantage of everything our community offers, so I decided to start this blog and provide insider advice for out-of-towners.
Hey. I figure if I can write insider tips about exotic destinations on Authentic Luxury Travel, I ought to be able to lead readers off the beaten path that starts just outside my front door.
In the process, I'm having fun revisiting my favorite places and discovering some new ones. Travel writers are naturally snoopy, and this blog is my excuse to have a good ol' sticky beak around my home town. I hope you find it helpful.
If you are coming to La Jolla or another area of San Diego and would like my help in planning your trip, please read "Need Help Planning Your Trip" and then email me at ehansen298@aol.com.
Elizabeth Hansen
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Looking for the latest La Jolla travel news? You’ll find it at our sister site Authentic Luxury Travel . For quite a few years, I maintained both La Jolla Travel Information and Authentic Luxury Travel because I live in La Jolla, and I love helping readers make authentic travel connections. And then – Voile! I […]
And the winner is…
I want to thank everyone who entered the “Delicious La Jolla Foodie Getaway” on La Jolla Travel Information. I love the replies you left on the site and can hardly wait to start trying the restaurants you recommended. Even though I’ve lived in La Jolla most of my life – some of your favorites are […]
La Jolla Holiday Meals and Deals
I love La Jolla at this time of the year. We may not have snow, but there’s no shortage of Christmas decorations and holiday cheer. Because I grew up in the Midwest, it took me a while to get used to warm winter holidays, but now I wouldn’t trade a Christmas morning walk on La […]
La Jolla California – Why so happy?
Click here to enter the Delicious La Jolla Getaway contest. According to Coastal Living Magazine, La Jolla California is “One of America’s Happiest Seaside Towns.” I’m not sure what their criteria is, but I certainly can’t disagree with them. Even though I’ve lived here for most of my life, the sweeping view of the ocean from the […]
Icon Helicopters Jumps Onboard La Jolla Getaway
Exciting news: Icon Helicopters heard about the “Delicious La Jolla Foodie Getaway” and offered to treat the lucky winners to a scenic flight along the La Jolla coast. I can’t imagine a better way to appreciate the beauty of the coastline. The 45-minute flight will swoop past the Del Mar Race Track, the famous Torrey […]
Win Delicious La Jolla Foodie Getaway
Win Getaway and enjoy the best of beautiful La Jolla. La Jolla, California – San Diego’s favorite coastal community – is a haven for foodies. Here’s your chance to dine in La Jolla’s best restaurants, sip great California wines, and sample some San Diego craft beer (without ever pulling out your wallet). The winners will also be treated to a scenic helicopter […]
La Jolla’s Best Food
Looking for La Jolla’s best food? Our community is a haven for foodies and you could easily spend a month sampling olive oil, sipping local wine, tasting fish you’ve never tried before, being amazed by our craft beers, and enjoying farm-to-table produce. We also make a good cup of coffee and the best fish tacos […]
Karl Strauss La Jolla
They’re celebrating (again) at Karl Strauss Brewing Company. Red Trolley Ale just won another Gold Medal at a major competition. This brew has won 18 medals in the past five years, making it one of the most award-winning craft beers in the world. Haven’t heard of it? Karl Strauss launched the San Diego craft […]
Artisan Table, The Lodge at Torrey Pines
The Lodge at Torrey Pines famously sits above the Torrey Pines Golf Course and provides a sweeping view of the lush fairways and the blue Pacific beyond. That fact is known to most sports fans and anyone who has attended the annual Farmers Insurance Open or who watched the 2008 U. S. Open on TV. […]
Sur La Table
Sur La Table La Jolla opened with great fanfare last summer and has won the hearts of local home cooks and foodies. They offer cooking classes focused on seasonal cuisine (“fantastic fall soups”) and are big on teaching techniques (“essential knife skills”) and international cuisines (‘tapas and paella”). I really appreciate that classes take place […]
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