| Just one look at the charming small
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| | - And most importantly it is also home
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| seaside town of La Jolla and you would
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| | to the University of California, San
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| get to know why it is called 'the jewel'
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| | Diego.
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| in Spanish. Renowned for its beautiful
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| | Dining
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| coastline and pleasant weather, this
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| | La Jolla is a haven for gourmet and the
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| splendid place is pronounced as "La
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| | choicest ethnic cuisines. Prospect Street
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| Hoya".
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| | which is packed with restaurants serving
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| Dotted with majestic mansions, art
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| | mouth-watering delicacies from varied
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| galleries, high-end boutiques, and
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| | cuisines ranging from Mexican, Thai,
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| restaurants; La Jolla has plenty to
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| | Indian to German cuisine, not to speak of
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| enthrall visitors trouping into it from
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| | the delectable local pizza, hamburgers,
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| across the world.
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| | and seafood.
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| Art & Theatre
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| | Shopping
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| La Jolla is a paradise for any lover of
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| | If you are a die-hard shopper, La Jolla
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| fine arts. The place is always bustling
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| | is not to be missed! From high-end art
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| with cultural activities. Head to
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| | galleries, jewelry stores to boutiques,
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| Prospect Street and check out the
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| | the sheer variety of shops and wares is
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| historic Ellen Browning Scripps house
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| | simply irresistible. Most of the famous
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| which has now been turned into the Museum
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| | boutiques and shopping malls are situated
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| of Contemporary Art. Or visit the
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| | along Prospect Street and Girard Avenue.
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| Athenaeum Music & Arts Library. This
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| | Tee off at La Jolla
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| library is almost 100-year-old and has a
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| | La Jolla is not just about beaches, art
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| vast collection of music and art volumes.
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| | galleries and shopping malls. You can
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| Sightseeing highlights
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| | also enjoy golf at some of the world's
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| Some of the landmarks include La Jolla
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| | best golf courses such as the La Jolla
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| Woman's Club, La Jolla Recreation Center,
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| | Country Club, Torrey Pines Municipal Golf
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| Mary Star of the Sea, Spanish
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| | Course, Spindrift, Torrey Pines Municipal
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| colonial-style structure - La Valencia
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| | Golf Course.
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| Hotel, Mount Soledad Memorial.
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| | La Jolla offers unlimited fun and
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| History and architecture buffs can visit
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| | adventure to the tourists. Explore the
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| the four-storey historic building Grande
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| | museums, revel in cultural activities,
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| Colonial Hotel which was built in 1900.
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| | tee off on the outstanding golf courses,
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| Five million dollars were spent for its
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| | dine, shop, sunbathe or swim at the
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| renovation work in 2000 to preserve this
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| | beaches or take a stroll along Coast
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| building. You can also study the famed
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| | Boulevard or the La Jolla Cove to get the
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| architect Irving Gill's Cubist-style
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| | most scenic views - there is so much to
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| architectural works at The Bishop's
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| | do in this quaint seaside town.
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| School and the Bed and Breakfast Inn at
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| | Clearly, La Jolla is definitely not a
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| La Jolla.
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| | place which can be explored in just one
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| Beaches
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| | day. So take your time and plan a trip to
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| Sun-kissed and miles-long sandy beaches
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| | San Diego with La Jolla in your
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| of La Jolla, especially the La Jolla Cove
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| | itinerary. It would be better to find an
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| are among the prime attractions in San
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| | affordable lodging in San Diego which is
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| Diego. Apart from this breathtaking
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| | near La Jolla, so that you find it easy
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| beautiful beach, La Jolla is also famous
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| | to commute to the place. San Diego in
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| for some other lovely beaches such as:
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| | fact, has a number of budget hotels
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| - Children's Pool Beach
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| | offering good quality lodging and all you
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| - Marine Street Beach
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| | need to do is pick one with easy access
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| - Black's Beach
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| | to La Jolla.
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| - La Jolla Shores
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| | Author Info
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| - Windansea Beach
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| | David Miller is a well-known travel
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| - Torrey Pines State Beach
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| | journalist who has written several
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| Apart from wonderful beaches and art
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| | articles for various journals and
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| galleries, the place also boasts of some
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| | magazines from his experiences in San
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| renowned institutions such as:
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| | Diego lodging. Many of his writings on
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| - Scripps Institution of Oceanography
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| | San Diego tours, San Diego vacation or
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| - Salk Institute
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| | lodging in San Diego have already been
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| - Stephen Birch Aquarium & Museum
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| | published online and offline.
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| - Scripps Clinic
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