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
New Hotel La Jolla Opens In San Diego
Hotel La Jolla in La Jolla Shores offers panoramic ocean views. Hotel La Jolla is opening just in time for our great San Diego summer weather. Kimpton’s new property in La Jolla is nearing completion of its extensive $4 million renovation. The 11-story hotel, located in La Jolla Shores, has been a construction zone for the […]
Things To Do With Kids in La Jolla
The shade cover over JJ the whale was made possible by Friends of La Jolla Shores. San Diego’s favorite coastal community is the perfect place for a family vacation because we really care about kids. The popular Open Aire Market that takes place every Sunday was started in 1998 by a parent who thought La […]
San Diego Hotels: La Jolla Cove Suites
The La Jolla Cove Suites offers “one of the most stunning views in the country.” The famous La Jolla Cove is right across the street, and yet, La Jolla Cove Suites has suffered low occupancy rates and mixed reviews for as long as I can remember. Owner Krista Baroudi, whose grandfather built the hotel in […]
Survivor Beach Event at La Jolla Shores, San Diego
Last year, Survivor Beach surfboards stretched the length of five football fields. I omitted an important event from the “What To Do In San Diego During the Summer” post I wrote earlier this week. On Sunday, June 10, from 8 to 10 a.m, La Jolla Shores Beach will be the site of a possible record-breaking […]
La Jolla, California, Cooking Classes
Jodi Abel teaches cooking classes in her home on Mt. Soledad in La Jolla, California. San Diego’s Mediterranean climate is appreciated by everyone who lives here – but especially by local chefs who can plan menus around a wide variety of just-picked produce. They also have a bounty of fresh seafood available – and frequently […]
What To Do in San Diego During the Summer?
Where do I begin? Our Southern California climate makes San Diego – especially the coastal community of La Jolla – the place to be during the summer. When the rest of the U.S. is dealing with heat, humidity, and mosquitos, the smart folks who opted to vacation here are playing on the beach, kayaking, snorkeling, […]
Things To Do: La Jolla’s Secret Garden Tour
The Secret Garden Tour of La Jolla provides an opportunity to explore some of the community’s most beautiful gardens. There are lots of reasons why La Jolla is San Diego’s favorite coastal community. One of these is the fact that our community offers so many things to do – including looking at beautiful houses and […]
My Favorite La Jolla Art Gallery
The exhibit of plain air artists runs May 14 to June 3 at the La Jolla Art Association gallery in La Jolla Shores. La Jolla is home to lots of art galleries, probably more per block than any other area of San Diego. Most of these are in the village along Prospect Street, but my […]
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