Tag: seals
A Twenty-Something’s La Jolla Beach Guide
Carli Leavitt contributed this guest post. Ahh – A San Diego beach day as a twenty-something. This is a beautiful experience full of young and interesting locals and visitors sporting their best beach bods and bikinis. It’s not surprising that this is one of the most popular San Diego things to do. The hardest decision […]
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 […]
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 […]
Things To Do With Kids in La Jolla
The shade cover over JJ the whale was made possible by Friends of La Jolla Shores. San Diego’s favorite coastal community is the perfect place for a family vacation because we really care about kids. The popular Open Aire Market that takes place every Sunday was started in 1998 by a parent who thought La […]
The Grande Colonial Hotel La Jolla
The Grande Colonial Hotel has always been one of my favorite places in La Jolla. I like the historic ambiance, and a recent upgrade has added a polished, luxurious feel. Full disclosure: of all the hotels in San Diego’s favorite coastal community, my husband and I chose the charming Grande Colonial – then the Colonial […]
Unique Things To Do In La Jolla
Our part of San Diego is known for great beaches, restaurants, and shopping. In addition, here are my Top Ten Favorite Only-in-La Jolla Activities: 1. Take a surf lesson. Surf Diva in La Jolla Shores is the world’s #1 surf school for women – and they also offer co-ed surf camps for would-be surfers ages […]
La Jolla Calendar of Upcoming Events
The 2011 La Jolla Motor Car Classic will take place on Sunday, April 3. Now through April 10 – Join the team from Birch Aquarium at Scripps for naturalist-guided whale watching. Twice-daily cruises will look for gray whales on their round-trip migration. Also search for seals, sea lions, dolphins, migrating birds, and more. Naturalists will […]
La Jolla – Calendar of Winter Events
La Jolla is known for its mild winter weather, but this time of year is also rich in local events – to which out-of-town visitors are always welcome. Thursday, November 11 – La Jolla Gallery, Wine Walk & Taste from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM Now through November 16 – The 16th annual Jewish Book […]
La Jolla – Where to stay and other FAQs
Where to stay in La Jolla? Which is the best beach? Are there any cheap things to do? What is there to do after dark? Our neighborhood of San Diego offers some wonderful options. Read on: Q – Which hotels are located right on the beach? A – Only the La Jolla Beach & Tennis […]
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 […]
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