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