Tag: Birch Aquarium
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, […]
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 […]
Events, La Jolla, California, January 2013
While much of the Northern Hemisphere is hibernating, San Diego is enjoying mild winter weather. Come, visit us, and have fun! January – April – Join naturalists from Scripps Aquarium for their 13th season of whale watching as they venture out for twice-daily cruises to locate gray whales on their round-trip migration from their Alaska breeding grounds […]
Kimpton’s Hotel La Jolla Offers Great Packages
I walk past it several times a week, but I still stop and stare at the chic boutique hotel on the corner of La Jolla Shores Drive and Torrey Pines Road. I became so accustomed to it being a construction site that it’s hard to believe it’s up-and-running. In addition to being visually stunning, […]
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, […]
La Jolla: Rainy Day Activities
Hmmm…It seems that in my enthusiasm for describing our beautiful winter high and low tides, I forgot to mention that November to March is also our rainy season. In my defense, it’s an easy oversight to make. The average annual rainfall in San Diego is less than 10 inches. However, if you are visiting now […]
San Diego: Winter Fun Activities
Very high and very low tides make the months of November – February a great time to be in San Diego. High tides produce waves the height of two-story buildings and low tides reveal beautiful wide expanses of beach. San Diego: Winter Fun Activities Visitors will know the tide is unusually high when they drive […]
Calendar of La Jolla Summer Events
San Diego is a great year round travel destination, but summer is really our specialty. The beach scene goes into high gear, the weather is perfect for outdoor dining and open-air concerts and – the best part – neither humidity nor mosquitoes will spoil your fun. Now thru July 5 – “June Colours” at […]
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.” […]
Calendar of Spring Events
La Jolla has beautiful beaches, great restaurants, and a plethora of shops, but there’s so much more. I hope this calendar of events will lead you off the beaten path to some of the activities that those of us who live here enjoy. Visitors are always welcome. From now until May 16 – The Museum […]
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