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Where is La Jolla, California?

Where is La Jolla, California?

La Jolla is a community within the city of San Diego – located 12 miles from downtown. I started writing “La Jolla Travel Information” 3 years ago because I want visitors to get the most from the time they spend in my community. However, it recently occurred to me that while I was busy leading […]

October 25, 2011 | By | Reply More
What to do in San Diego in October?

What to do in San Diego in October?

 This is a great month to travel in Southern California. The weather is cooler, but the “rainy season” hasn’t started, and daylight savings time doesn’t end until November 6. In La Jolla, San Diego’s favorite coastal community, visitors can expect daytime temperatures of about 75°F (22°C) and overnight lows of around 58°F (14°C). La Jolla […]

September 27, 2011 | By | Reply More
La Jolla’s Newest Ocean View Café

La Jolla’s Newest Ocean View Café

The terrace at Caroline’s Seaside Cafe on the SIO/UCSD campus is a breezy, ocean view spot for breakfast and lunch. Caroline’s is perched on a sandstone bluff and serves up a 180° blue-water panorama, as well as healthy, California-style meals. Some time ago, I wrote about “San Diego’s Best Beach Breakfast,” which described Snackropolis on […]

September 19, 2011 | By | 1 Reply More
San Diego Restaurant Deals

San Diego Restaurant Deals

The Marine Room Restaurant overlooks La Jolla Shores Beach. Author’s note: San Diego Restaurant Week is such a hit that it’s been extended through Friday, September 30. That includes 2-course lunches for $10, $15 or $20 and 3-course dinners for $20, $30 or $40 at participating restaurants. California is known for its great restaurants and […]

September 16, 2011 | By | Reply More
San Diego Alert: Barack Obama and The Real World

San Diego Alert: Barack Obama and The Real World

Aerial view of Mt. Soledad and La Jolla’s north coast. Traffic Alert: President Obama will visit San Diego as part of his swing through Southern California. In fact, he’ll be having lunch in La Jolla on September 26. That’s bound to cause a few delays – maybe even a road closure or two. If you’ll […]

September 13, 2011 | By | Reply More
Famous La Jollans

Famous La Jollans

Mitt Romney’s Jolla, California, home. Mitt Romney– yes the GOP candidate – is La Jolla’s newest celebrity resident. In fact, he and his wife Ann bought their beachfront home here in 2008, but no one paid much attention until he filed an application to bulldoze the $12 million house and build a much larger mansion […]

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Kind Words About La Jolla Travel Information

Kind Words About La Jolla Travel Information

Elizabeth Hansen I write this blog because I really like La Jolla and I want visitors to have a good experience when they are here. For the most part, it’s a labor of love…so when someone notices and acknowledges my efforts, it really makes my day. “Need La Jolla Travel Information? Check out this ‘insider’s […]

September 2, 2011 | By | Reply More
La Jolla’s Secret Sandwich Spot

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 […]

September 1, 2011 | By | Reply More
La Jolla’s Best Gym

La Jolla’s Best Gym

Most travelers today want to maintain their work-out routine while they’re on vacation. If this includes you, head to the La Jolla Sports Club in the village. It’s the best fitness club around – and I should know, I’ve tried them all. For many years I was a member of the La Jolla Family Y, but […]

August 31, 2011 | By | Reply More
San Diego Vacation Rental at La Jolla Shores Beach

San Diego Vacation Rental at La Jolla Shores Beach

It’s no surprise that Southern California’s surf lifestyle is evident throughout this family home on Paseo del Ocaso in La Jolla Shores. The owner is the founder of Rusty Clothing, the “surfer gear” that has become popular around the world. Bob Skoldberg was also the World Giant Slalom Skateboard Champion in 1977 and “the man to […]

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