Category: Insider Tips
K Rob’s Guide To La Jolla Surf
This guest post was contributed by K Rob. The 25-mile stretch of Southern California coastline from Encinitas to Point Loma isn’t as world changing as the North Shore of Hawaii, but it remains an unparalleled surf destination. In the center of this stretch is La Jolla, the jewel. The most significant La Jolla surf spots […]
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 […]
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 […]
La Jolla’s Secret Sandwich Spot
The Sandwich Club is tucked away in the sunlit courtyard of the Merrill Lynch Building. A little lunch place in the courtyard of the Merrill Lynch Building (Fay at Silverado) is a perfect example of why I started this blog. I want visitors to San Diego’s favorite coastal community to wander off the beaten path and discover […]
La Jolla Destination Weddings
It’s no surprise that San Diego’s favorite coastal community is a popular place for destination weddings. Our mild year round climate and beautiful scenic location make La Jolla a wonderful spot to get married. I’ve already mentioned that the La Jolla Shores Hotel and La Valencia Hotel are ideal for weddings ceremonies and receptions, as […]
La Jolla Locals’ Favorite Ocean View Café
Goldfish Point Café is one of La Jolla’s best kept secrets. The regulars – and there are many – include La Jolla Cove swimmers, who gather here for coffee and conversation after their morning workout. The young and the restless also roll in regularly with their laptops and avail themselves of the free wi-fi. Other […]
La Jolla’s “Secret” Art Gallery
Pricey galleries are easy to find in La Jolla’s main shopping area. Tourists wander in and out of the ones on Prospect Street and Girard Avenue, but I don’t see a lot of locals browsing in those stores. Which brings me to my point: the purpose of this blog is to see that travelers enjoy […]
San Diego’s Best Secret Gift Shop
Like other areas of San Diego, La Jolla has a plethora of stores – but there’s one very special place in our community that I’m afraid you might overlook: The St. James Gift Shop, located in La Jolla’s cultural district, under the bell tower of St. James by-the-Sea Episcopal Church, 743 Prospect Street (858-456-1105). This […]
Debunking Myths About La Jolla
The belvederes along the coast are picturesque reminders of La Jolla’s history. Countless articles have been written about La Jolla, and when I read them I sometimes want to laugh out loud – or at least groan. To begin with, “La Jolla” does not mean “the jewel” in Spanish. That word would be “La Joya.” […]
www.SanDiegoFoodFinds.com
My friend Maria Desiderata Montana writes a blog about San Diego restaurants, and I want you to know about it should you decide to venture outside La Jolla for a meal. San Diego Food Finds includes restaurant profiles for great places to eat all over San Diego County. Some of my favorites are: Fidel’s (Mexican) […]
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