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La Jolla Holiday Meals and Deals

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 […]

December 16, 2013 | By | 1 Reply More
Dinner at La Valencia

Dinner at La Valencia

It’s no easy task keeping up with the renovations at La Valencia, La Jolla’s landmark Spanish Colonial hotel. In a previous article, I mentioned some of the exciting changes happening to the building, but last night I experienced another wow factor. Chef Daniel Barron has taken over the kitchen at La Valencia and introduced new […]

July 25, 2013 | By | 1 Reply More
Estancia La Jolla Hotel and Spa

Estancia La Jolla Hotel and Spa

As you might guess from the name, Estancia La Jolla Hotel and Spa was designed to reflect Early California’s Hispanic beginnings. Terra cotta tile roofs top each of the creamy-white 3-story buildings that hold 221 guest rooms, two restaurants, and other attractive public spaces. The gardens – planted with many drought-tolerant shrubs and perennials – […]

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Great Deal at Estancia La Jolla Hotel

Great Deal at Estancia La Jolla Hotel

Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa created a great lodging package for guests attending the Secret Garden Tour of La Jolla on May 18 and has now extended that deal to include friends and supporters of the La Jolla Historical Society and other spring visitors to La Jolla. The discounted rate is valid through Wednesday, May 22. The Bountiful Botanicals […]

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La Jolla Shores Beach Photos

La Jolla Shores Beach Photos

Every Saturday morning I do a big walk on La Jolla Shores Beach with my friend Ursula.  We talk and laugh and solve the problems of the world – all in just under two hours. However, this week she’s visiting family in Switzerland, so I took a camera along for company. I’d only gone a […]

May 4, 2013 | By | Reply More
La Valencia – La Jolla Hotel Deal

La Valencia – La Jolla Hotel Deal

La Valencia – La Jolla Hotel Deal     Stay Longer, Spend Less Now through June 30, 15-20% off two nights, 20-25% off three nights or more. Discount is dependent on dates and accommodation selection. Blackout dates apply. La Valencia, with its pink exterior, is almost synonymous with La Jolla. The luxury hotel has occupied a prominent […]

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The Lodge at Torrey Pines, La Jolla, California

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 […]

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La Jolla Hotel Swimming Pools

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 […]

March 11, 2013 | By | 1 Reply More
Scripps Inn, La Jolla

Scripps Inn, La Jolla

  If you’ve been to San Diego’s favorite coastal community, you may have driven right past the Scripps Inn, La Jolla without even noticing it. The big blue Pacific Ocean on the other side of Coast Boulevard gets all the attention in this part of town. The yummy eye candy of waves rolling up on pristine […]

March 3, 2013 | By | 1 Reply More
Hotel La Jolla, San Diego, California

Hotel La Jolla, San Diego, California

I’d like to introduce my charming new neighbor: Hotel La Jolla, a Kimpton Hotel, moved in across the street last summer, and is a wonderful addition to our area. My friends and I walk over for drinks in Hiatus, their cozy patio lounge, and dine in Cusp on the 11th floor. I’ve lived in La […]

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