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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
La Jolla California – Why so happy?

La Jolla California – Why so happy?

Click here to enter the Delicious La Jolla Getaway contest. According to Coastal Living Magazine, La Jolla California is “One of America’s Happiest Seaside Towns.” I’m not sure what their criteria is, but I certainly can’t disagree with them. Even though I’ve lived here for most of my life, the sweeping view of the ocean from the […]

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La Jolla Learn to Surf

La Jolla Learn to Surf

Is “learn to surf” on your La Jolla wish list? If so, you’ll be rubbing shoulders with lots of locals – because surfing is a popular preoccupation in my hometown. As I mentioned on our sister site Authentic Luxury Travel, when the surf’s up in La Jolla, so is high school truancy. And it’s not […]

October 10, 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
More La Jolla Summer Events

More La Jolla Summer Events

It’s summer – and La Jolla is a happening place. I was in the village this morning and was glad to see lots of visitors shopping, dining and generally having a great time. In the month since I wrote my last article on La Jolla summer events, I’ve realized that I omitted some important fun things to do. July […]

July 1, 2013 | By | Reply More
Things to Do in La Jolla

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 […]

May 15, 2013 | By | Reply More
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
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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San Diego Earthquakes

San Diego Earthquakes

Believe it or not, I’ve actually met travelers who are hesitant to visit La Jolla because of our state’s history of earthquakes. This always amazes me because I’ve lived here most of my life and, while there have been a few minor shakes, our quakes never do much damage. The experts at San Diego State […]

March 19, 2013 | By | Reply More
Watch La Jolla from Anywhere in the World

Watch La Jolla from Anywhere in the World

What’s that you say? You’d like to visit La Jolla, but you’re short of time? Or a plane ticket? No problem. Our community’s multiple web cams make it possible to watch La Jolla from anywhere in the world. The newest web camera – and the one that’s getting all the attention these days – is […]

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