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
The Grande Colonial Hotel La Jolla
The Grande Colonial Hotel has always been one of my favorite places in La Jolla. I like the historic ambiance, and a recent upgrade has added a polished, luxurious feel. Full disclosure: of all the hotels in San Diego’s favorite coastal community, my husband and I chose the charming Grande Colonial – then the Colonial […]
Luxury Car Dealerships In San Diego, California
Bugatti Veyron at La Jolla Shores Beach, San Diego, California. If you attended today’s La Jolla Concours d’Elegance and now feel the need to own an exotic luxury car, you’ll find plenty of dealerships in La Jolla where you can go shopping. In fact, San Diego’s favorite coastal community makes it easy to buy a […]
Classic Car Show – La Jolla, California
2008 La Jolla Motor Car Classic: Minerva headlights and radiator. San Diego’s favorite coastal community will once again draw classic car buffs from far and wide when the La Jolla Concours d’Elegance takes place on Sunday, April 1. Formerly known as the La Jolla Motor Car Classic, the name change this year reflects the number […]
Seal Pupping Season in La Jolla, San Diego, California
The Children’s Pool ranger monitors seal and human activity. What to do in La Jolla? The most popular activity these days is hanging out at the Children’s Pool, where the harbor seal rookery is starting to resemble a maternity ward because it’s seal pupping season in La Jolla, San Diego, California. You can view the pups […]
The Ultimate Guide to La Jolla Restaurants
As I mentioned earlier, the print version of the La Jolla Blue Book is the local residents’ go-to guide for everything, and for visitors, the Web version is an indispensible resource, especially for La Jolla restaurants. The Web version includes a complete list of all La Jolla restaurants, and the listings contain addresses, phone numbers, […]
San Diego Restaurant Week, Jan 15-20
George’s At the Cove, La Jolla, San Diego, California. If you’ll be traveling in San Diego, California, January 15-20 and plan to take advantage of the prix fixe menus at some of the city’s best restaurants – make your reservations now. Many local residents, as well as visitors, dine out nearly every day during Restaurant […]
Best Restaurant Views in San Diego, California
Planning a trip to San Diego? Book a window table at The Marine Room for a truly memorable dining experience. When you select a restaurant, is a good view almost as important to you as good food? If so, you’ll want to check out the results of Open Table’s Diners’ Choice Awards for the 50 […]
Seals at La Jolla’s Children’s Pool
A colony of harbor seals live at The Children’s Pool Beach in La Jolla, California What to do in La Jolla, California? The most popular free activity in the village – especially if you’re traveling with kids – is visiting the seals at The Children’s Pool.The rope barrier that went up here recently indicates the […]
San Diego Hotel Deals and News
Dramatic winter storm surf draws visitors to La Jolla, California. If you’re planning a trip to Southern California in the near future, you’ll find some of the best hotel bargains in La Jolla – San Diego’s favorite coastal community. Located only 12 miles from the San Diego Zoo and downtown, La Jolla offers beautiful beaches, […]
What’s On at the Theater in La Jolla, California?
Paul Nolan as Jesus in JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR. San Diego is best known for beautiful beaches and its world-famous Zoo, but we also enjoy a rich cultural life – including great theatre. Since mid-November, the Stratford Shakespeare Festival production of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR has been wowing audiences at La Jolla Playhouse. I saw the show […]
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