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K Rob’s Guide To La Jolla Surf

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 […]

July 4, 2013 | By | 2 Replies More
La Jolla Shores vs. “the Village”

La Jolla Shores vs. “the Village”

In addition to dispensing La Jolla travel information via this blog, I also answer questions on TripAdvisor’s La Jolla Forum. It’s recently become apparent on this site that many visitors aren’t aware that what we locals call “the village” is not the same place as “the Shores.” La Jolla Shores vs. “the Village”…. The village […]

July 31, 2009 | By | Reply More
Roppongi Restaurant & Sushi Bar

Roppongi Restaurant & Sushi Bar

“The best deal in town.” That’s how a friend described the happy hour menu at La Jolla’s Roppongi Restaurant & Sushi Bar – so of course I had to go and check it out. And sure enough, my beloved Chinese pot stickers filled with shrimp and scallops and served with Tobiko caviar sauce, normally $14.95, […]

May 21, 2009 | By | Reply More
Tour Private La Jolla Gardens

Tour Private La Jolla Gardens

Have you ever wished you could tour private La Jolla gardens? If you hurry, you can still get tickets to the Secret Garden Tour of Old La Jolla taking place on May 9. This very popular annual event, sponsored by the La Jolla Historical Society, provides locals and visitors a chance to tour the spring […]

April 23, 2009 | By | Reply More
La Jolla’s Children’s Pool – the Back Story

La Jolla’s Children’s Pool – the Back Story

La Jolla’s Children’s Pool – the Back Story: To fully appreciate La Jolla’s Children’s Pool – the lovely little cove along Coast Boulevard where the seals hang out – it helps to know the back story. In 1931, philanthropist Ellen Browning Scripps funded the construction of a sea wall around the cove so that La […]

April 6, 2009 | By | Reply More
La Taverna Restaurant

La Taverna Restaurant

La Jolla has lots of “destination restaurants” that serve good food – and sometimes a view – to out-of-towners. Then there are the places the locals patronize – like La Taverna Restaurant. These spots depend on return business and don’t have a vista to distract from any weaknesses. La Taverna is snuggled between a dry cleaners and a shoe repair […]

August 11, 2008 | By | Reply More
La Jolla Farmers’ Market

La Jolla Farmers’ Market

The La Jolla farmers’ market is a perfect example of a really cool thing that doesn’t get on the radar screen of most visitors. It’s held every Sunday from 9am – 1pm on the playground of La Jolla Elementary on “upper Girard.” That’s the part of our main drag that extends south of Pearl Street. […]

May 18, 2008 | By | Reply More
Inside Scoop on the US Open

Inside Scoop on the US Open

I live in La Jolla and I’m a travel writer. What that means is that, in addition to enjoying my home town’s great weather, beautiful surroundings, and range of cultural and recreational options, I also see La Jolla as a travel destination. And what I see sometimes drives me batty. People flock to La Jolla, […]

May 5, 2008 | By | 1 Reply More