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A Twenty-Something’s La Jolla Beach Guide

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 […]

June 25, 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 […]

March 4, 2013 | By | Reply More
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
Things To Do With Kids in La Jolla

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 […]

June 23, 2012 | By | Reply More
The Grande Colonial Hotel La Jolla

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 […]

May 7, 2012 | By | 1 Reply More
Unique Things To Do In La Jolla

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 […]

April 20, 2011 | By | Reply More
La Jolla Calendar of Upcoming Events

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 […]

January 27, 2011 | By | 1 Reply More
La Jolla – Calendar of Winter Events

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 […]

November 8, 2010 | By | Reply More
La Jolla – Where to stay and other FAQs

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 […]

July 30, 2010 | 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