Going to San Diego…. Freak Out in La Jolla

Just one look at the charming small seaside town of La Jolla and you would get to know why it is called ‘the jewel’ in Spanish. Renowned for its beautiful coastline and pleasant weather, this splendid place is pronounced as “La Hoya”.

Dotted with majestic mansions, art galleries, high-end boutiques, and restaurants; La Jolla has plenty to enthrall visitors trouping into it from across the world.

Art & Theatre

La Jolla is a paradise for any lover of fine arts. The place is always bustling with cultural activities. Head to Prospect Street and check out the historic Ellen Browning Scripps house which has now been turned into the Museum of Contemporary Art. Or visit the Athenaeum Music & Arts Library. This library is almost 100-year-old and has a vast collection of music and art volumes.

Sightseeing highlights

Some of the landmarks include La Jolla Woman’s Club, La Jolla Recreation Center, Mary Star of the Sea, Spanish colonial-style structure – La Valencia Hotel, Mount Soledad Memorial.

History and architecture buffs can visit the four-storey historic building Grande Colonial Hotel which was built in 1900. Five million dollars were spent for its renovation work in 2000 to preserve this building. You can also study the famed architect Irving Gill’s Cubist-style architectural works at The Bishop’s School and the Bed and Breakfast Inn at La Jolla.

Beaches

Sun-kissed and miles-long sandy beaches of La Jolla, especially the La Jolla Cove are among the prime attractions in San Diego. Apart from this breathtaking beautiful beach, La Jolla is also famous for some other lovely beaches such as:

- Children’s Pool Beach
- Marine Street Beach
- Black’s Beach
- La Jolla Shores
- Windansea Beach
- Torrey Pines State Beach

Apart from wonderful beaches and art galleries, the place also boasts of some renowned institutions such as:

- Scripps Institution of Oceanography
- Salk Institute
- Stephen Birch Aquarium & Museum
- Scripps Clinic
- And most importantly it is also home to the University of California, San Diego.

Dining

La Jolla is a haven for gourmet and the choicest ethnic cuisines. Prospect Street which is packed with restaurants serving mouth-watering delicacies from varied cuisines ranging from Mexican, Thai, Indian to German cuisine, not to speak of the delectable local pizza, hamburgers, and seafood.

Shopping

If you are a die-hard shopper, La Jolla is not to be missed! From high-end art galleries, jewelry stores to boutiques, the sheer variety of shops and wares is simply irresistible. Most of the famous boutiques and shopping malls are situated along Prospect Street and Girard Avenue.

Tee off at La Jolla

La Jolla is not just about beaches, art galleries and shopping malls. You can also enjoy golf at some of the world’s best golf courses such as the La Jolla Country Club, Torrey Pines Municipal Golf Course, Spindrift, Torrey Pines Municipal Golf Course.

La Jolla offers unlimited fun and adventure to the tourists. Explore the museums, revel in cultural activities, tee off on the outstanding golf courses, dine, shop, sunbathe or swim at the beaches or take a stroll along Coast Boulevard or the La Jolla Cove to get the most scenic views – there is so much to do in this quaint seaside town.

Clearly, La Jolla is definitely not a place which can be explored in just one day. So take your time and plan a trip to San Diego with La Jolla in your itinerary. It would be better to find an affordable lodging in San Diego which is near La Jolla, so that you find it easy to commute to the place. San Diego in fact, has a number of budget hotels offering good quality lodging and all you need to do is pick one with easy access to La Jolla.

About the Author

David Miller is a well-known travel journalist who has written several articles for various journals and magazines from his experiences in San Diego lodging. Many of his writings on San Diego tours, San Diego vacation or lodging in San Diego have already been published online and offline.

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