Category: Activities
La Jolla Summer Events
In addition to great weather, beaches, kayaking, and beautiful ocean views, special La Jolla summer events make my hometown a very happening place from now through September. Now through June 16 – La Jolla Art Association presents a Plein Air Juried Show, “Capture the Light,” 8100 Paseo Del Ocaso, in La Jolla Shores. Tues – Sun, […]
Secret Garden Tour Photos
I hope you were among the happy people who experienced the Secret Garden Tour of La Jolla on Saturday. It was a glorious event – made even better by perfect weather. The gardens were clipped, weeded, and groomed to perfection – and so beautiful that I can’t resist sharing some photos. In addition to outdoor attractions, guests […]
Things to Do in La Jolla
There are so many things to do in La Jolla that it’s usually hard to know where to start. However, if you’ll be in town this weekend (May 18-19) and you’d like to see some of La Jolla’s best private gardens – the decision is easy. The Secret Garden Tour of La Jolla on Saturday offers […]
The Lodge at Torrey Pines, La Jolla, California
If I ever run away from home it will be to The Lodge at Torrey Pines. This award-winning hotel is not far from our front door, but when I’m there, I feel like I’m a world away. Perched on the edge of the famed Torrey Pines Golf Course with the ocean as a backdrop, The […]
La Jolla Hotel Swimming Pools
Spring is definitely on its way to San Diego. It was 70 degrees (21.1 C) and gorgeous here today, and the daytime temp is forecast to be in the mid-to-high 70s for the rest of the week. However, the ocean temperature is hovering around 60 degrees F (15.6 C), so I thought you might like some […]
Birch Aquarium and Whale Watching
Birch Aquarium at Scripps is the public exploration center for the world-renowned Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego. Perched on a bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the aquarium showcases fish and invertebrates from the cold waters of the Pacific Northwest to the tropical waters of Mexico. My family and I particularly enjoy […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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