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Birch Aquarium and Whale Watching

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 […]

January 3, 2013 | By | 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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Events, La Jolla, California, January 2013

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 […]

December 17, 2012 | By | Reply More
Win a Messy Sundae from Sammy’s Woodfired Pizza

Win a Messy Sundae from Sammy’s Woodfired Pizza

 Win a Messy Sundae from Sammy’s Woodfired Pizza by leaving a comment on this post about the La Jolla Art & Wine Festival.  Just tell us what sounds best to you about this popular street fair? The beer and wine garden? The chance to meet 150 artists and take home a new painting or a piece of […]

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La Jolla Art and Wine Festival

La Jolla Art and Wine Festival

Hey World – if you are thinking about visiting San Diego in the near future, can I suggest that you plan to be here on October 13 and 14?On those days, Girard Avenue (the main drag in San Diego’s favorite coastal community) will be closed to traffic, and a wine and beer garden, live music, […]

September 26, 2012 | By | 1 Reply More
San Diego Food and Wine Event

San Diego Food and Wine Event

 “Celebrate the Craft” will take place at The Lodge at Torrey Pines in La Jolla on Sunday, September 30 from 11:30am to 3pm. This popular San Diego food and wine event, now in its 10th year, features the culinary offerings that are unique to our region and the state. Throughout the day, cooking demonstrations will […]

September 19, 2012 | By | Reply More
Kimpton’s Hotel La Jolla Offers Great Packages

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, […]

September 12, 2012 | By | Reply More
Deal at La Jolla’s La Valencia Hotel

Deal at La Jolla’s La Valencia Hotel

If you are planning to vacation (or stay-cation) in San Diego’s favorite coastal community between now and January 31, 2013, “The Pink Lady” is offering three nights for the price of two – but you must make your reservation for this great deal at La Jolla’s La Valencia Hotel before September 9. La V is the […]

August 19, 2012 | By | Reply More
La Jolla, California, Cooking Classes

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 […]

May 23, 2012 | By | 1 Reply More
Things To Do: La Jolla’s Secret Garden Tour

Things To Do: La Jolla’s Secret Garden Tour

The Secret Garden Tour of La Jolla provides an opportunity to explore some of the community’s most beautiful gardens. There are lots of reasons why La Jolla is San Diego’s favorite coastal community. One of these is the fact that our community offers so many things to do – including looking at beautiful houses and […]

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