"La Jolla Village Tour"

A trip to sunny La Jolla isn't complete with a tour
of the city's downtown area, known by locals as the
village. With trendy shops, galleries, and nice
places to eat, La Jolla Village is something you need
to tour on foot to appreciate.

If you are traveling from a distance and must drive
to the village, parking is not easy. The downtown
streets offer two hour free parking, although your
best bet will probably be one of the garages along
Fay Avenue where a flat rate will ease your mind of
parking worries for the entire day.

Once you have found a place to park, you should
begin your tour at the corner of Fay Avenue and
Prospect Street. Here, you'll find some of the most
famous restaurants in the downtown area, including
Moondoggie's and Il Forno.

As you pass by the restaurants, you'll see the
Arcade Building, which resembles an old hybrid
style. The Arcade Building leads to an alleyway
with many specialty shops.

After you explore the treasures of the Arcade Building
alley, continue your tour North along Prospect
Street and you'll come to a stretch of art galleries.
If you appreciate art, you'll love everything
the village has to offer you.

Just across the street from the art galleries,
you'll find The Grande Colonial Hotel. This hotel
is famous and well known for its rate of $1 per
day since the opening in 1913, has been renovated
many times and now ranks as one of the best
landmarks in La Jolla Village.

As you continue your walk down Prospect Street,
you'll encounter Girard Avenue, which offers
you plenty of shops and eateries.

"La Jolla Travel Guide"

La Jolla is a well known tourist attraction, and by
all accounts is the "jewel" in San Diego. Perched
on the bluffs that overlook the Pacific Ocean, the
city has captivated millions over the years, and
continues to do so to this very day.

With it's quaint village feel, expansive views, and
easy to access coast, it can be said that La Jolla
is a great attraction. If you had to break La Jolla
down into 3 main areas, it would be the beach, the
restaurants, and the shopping.

Home to some of the best coastline in the county,
La Jolla offers beach goers and sun lovers the
chance to play, relax, and bask in the sun on some
of the finest beaches in the area. In their beauty,
the beaches rival those of Hawaii for their seclusion
and serenity.

From the long white sand of La Jolla Shores to the
quiet and relaxing beach off Marine Street, you'll
have plenty to enjoy and find your very own piece
of paradise.

La Jolla restaurants are world class, playing host
to some of the finest chefs and coming chefs in the
entire country. With its year round growing
season, these chefs have some of the finest products
to work their collective magic with - creating
some of the best meals you'll ever taste.

The village of La Jolla is said to have some of the
best shopping anywhere. There are stores all over
the area, with something for everyone.

Whether it's shopping, swimming, or just checking
out the area, La Jolla is truly a place to vacation
or just visit. Summer is the best time to visit,
as the beaches here are truly beautiful. If you've
wanted to go somewhere different, La Jolla is where
you need to be.

"La Jolla Sea Caves Tour"

The most popular tour offered by Hike Bike Kayak of
San Diego is the kayak tour of the well known La
Jolla Sea Caves. On this tour, you can witness the
abudant wildlife and amazing views of the La Jolla
Cove with your guide who will be an amateur naturalist.

Not only will you kayak up the caves at La Jolla
Shores, but you'll also witness dolphins swimming,
along with sea lions playing. From your kayak, you
can see Mount Soledad to the east, the bluffs of
Torrey Pines State Reserve to the north, and La
Jolla Cove to the south.

You can take the La Jolla Sea Caves tour every day
at 9:30 AM, 12:30 PM, and 2:30 PM. Starting in
June, the tours are every half hour. To make a
reservation, all you need to do is call.

What to expect
On a typical day, you should be prepared to get
wet. The tour launches into the waves from the end
of their street. You meet at their shop, where you'll
check in, sign waivers, etc. You'll also recieve
a lifejacket and paddle.

You'll need to bring the following with you:
- Sunglasses with retainers
- Sunscreen
- A change of clothes
- Bathing suit
- Towel
- Sandals

The tour is very popular with tourists and locals
alike. Hike Bike Kayak can accomodate age ranges
from 6 - 65. They also have bike trailers and trail
a bikes for children that are 1 and older. This
way, anyone can take in the beauty and mystique
this tour offers.

Cost and availability
The cost of the La Jolla Sea Caves tour is $50 per
person for singles, and $45 per person for tandem
kayaks or couples. If you can go with someone else,
that would be easier choice.

"La Jolla Cove"

The Cove of La Jolla sits below the Ellen Browing
Scripps Park in downtown La Jolla. The sandy
portion of the beach is quite small, with plenty
of rocky cliffs. During high tide, the surrounding
rocks will trap the water that stays behind as
mini tidepools when the tide goes out, giving
both children and adults something to peer into.

The La Jolla Cove, 1100 Coast Boulevard, is a very
small beach that's tucked between adjacent sand
stone cliffs. Due to it's amazing beauty, the Cove
is one of the most photographed beaches in the
Southern California area. Although it's within a
short walking distance of the commercial community
area of La Jolla, the Cove still retains a style of
it's own.

The north facing has a very unusual amount of coarse
sand. The grassy area of Scripps Park is on the other
side, and provides a great area for picnics. The
water visibility at the Cove can sometimes exceed
30 feet, which makes it a very popular area for
scuba divers and snorklers.

The Cove lies within the San Diego Underwater Park
Ecological Reserve, which will help to ensure that
all marine life remains plentiful. This area is
look but don't touch, with the possession of game
being against the law.

La Jolla Cove is an excellent area for scuba diving,
especially when surf conditions are low. Before
you head to the beach, you should always telephone
the beach information line and check with lifeguards
before you dive.

With plenty to offer your entire family, the La
Jolla Cove is an excellent beach. There is plenty
of swimming here, with views of the most beautiful
water in the area. If you're looking for a great way
to spend a hot summer day - La Jolla Cove is the
place.

"Introduction To La Jolla"

La Jolla California, is a seaside resort community of
around 25,000. Spanish for "the jewel", it's often
times referred to as "jewel by the sea". La Jolla
borders the Pacific Ocean to the south and extends
north to Torrey Pines State Reserve and Del Mar,
California.

Along the way, La Jolla encompasses neighborhoods
like Bird Rock, Windansea, La Jolla Shores, La Jolla
Farms, Torrey Pines, Mount Soledad, and even La Jolla
Village.

Residents of La Jolla and business owners refer to
the "village" or "town" of La Jolla. The official
postal address for the zip code 92037 is actually La
Jolla, and not San Diego as it is for most
communities within the City of San Diego. Sometimes,
tourists get confused and believe that La Jolla is
actually a seperate city, which it isn't.

La Jolla is a community of the City of San Diego.
La Jolla has several community groups that work to
unify the voice of the area, including several non
profit organizations.

With it's palm lined streets, large homes, and
tropical climate and atmosphere, La Jolla is like
a southern European village with it's own touch of
Beverly Hills along the retail shops on Prospect
Street. A lot of the natural charm from La Jolla
stems from the presence of the ocean and Mount
Soledad.

Several narrow curvy roads follow the contours of
Soledad with hundreds of nice homes overlooking the
ocean, nestled gently on the slopes. There are
several sandy beaches here as well, including the
Windansea Beach, La Jolla Cove, La Jolla Beach,
and La Jolla Shores.

La Jolla also has the Torrey Pines Golf Course,
which was made famous by the PGA Tour Buick
Invitational held there each February. Down the
steep cliffs frm the golf course is the famous
Black's Beach.

The downtown area of La Jolla is well known for
it's jewelry stores, upmarket restaurants, and
even hotels. Prospect Street and Girad Avenue
also offer several famous boutiques. Well known
for its architectural and historical presence is
the La Valencia Hotel, which used to welcome movie
stars on retreat from Hollywood.

Recently, harbor seals have taken over the Children's
Beach, which is a quiet man made cove near the
downtown area. The seals are protected under
federal law, so removing them is nearly impossible.
Now, the beach is open, as the rope is down.
Swimming here is allowed, although it's not
recommended.

"Getting To La Jolla"

La Jolla, located in California, is a 20 minute
drive from downtown San Diego by going Interstate
5 north. Take the exit at Ardath Road, eventually
Ardath Road will become Torrey Pines Road. Continue
west on this road, and you'll reach the village
when you see Prospect Place. Turn right on Prospect
Place and you'll enter the heart of La Jolla.

On average, around 7,000 people will visit La Jolla
every day. With so many people coming to such a
small place, you can almost bet that finding a
parking place is a chore. There isn't any parking
meters, although many of the streets closest to the
water do have one hour time limits. You can go
a little farther out for two hour parking, although
you'll have to observe the time limits. Even in
off season, parking enforcement is really enforced
here.

Even during the off season, finding a parking place
is very hard to do. The streets are almost always
crowded, although for good reason. La Jolla is an
excellent tourist attraction, with plenty of water
and fun for the entire family.

If you pay close attention when you visit, you can
find a few paid lots that are scattered around the
town. If you get closer to the downtown area, the
lots will be a little bit cheaper.

Your best bet when visiting La Jolla might be a
parking lot that's well hidden - so few people will
notice it. If you turn downhill on Coast Blvd
from Prospect, you'll find it on the left, right
across from the Cave Store. Keep in mind though,
vehicles over 6'5" won't fit through.

"Children's Pool"

Also known as the Casa, the Children's Pool is a
small beach partially protected by a sea wall.
The original intention here was to create a fully
protected swimming area, although sand has now
filled in much of the area that exists to the
inside of the wall.

This is a very beautiful beach, offering several
panoramic views. Almost all year long, seals and
sea lions are present on or near the beach, with
a reserve for these marine mammals, known as Seal
Rock being just a bit offshore.

The Children's Pool is within a short walking
distance of the commercial area of the community
of La Jolla. You can find grassy park areas a
short distance to the north and south. Several
small beaches are nearby as well, including
Wipeout Beach to the south and Shell Beach to the
north.

Children's Pool is also a popular beach for
scuba divers because of the reefs just offshore.
These very same reefs can help create very strong
currents and other hazards, especially in high
surf conditions.

Lifeguard protection
Lifeguards are staffed daily throughout the year.
In the summer, lifeguard hours are normally 9 AM
until dark. During other times of the year,
lifeguards may not begin duty until 10 AM.

Directions
From the north, take I-5 to La Jolla Village
Drive, westbound. At the signalized intersection,
turn left onto Torrey Pines Road. Follow this
road to Prospect Street and turn right. Be on
the lookout for signs and bear right onto Coast
Boulevard.

From the south, take I-5 north to La Jolla
Parkway. Continue following it as it will become
Torrey Pines Road. Follow this road to Prospect
Street and take a right. Watch for the signs then
take a right on Coast Boulevard.

Parking
At La Jolla Cove, there is a very limited amount
of on street parking. Onstreet parking can be
very hard to find, especially in the summer. It's
limited to three hours at a time on weekdays,
although there is no limit on weekends.

You should always check the signs for any types
of parking restrictions. Paid parking is also
available in downtown La Jolla at several locations
and it's also a short walk from the beach.

For a great day of fun, scuba diving, or just
enjoying the water, the Children's Pool in La
Jolla is a great place to go. You should always
try to get here early, as it can get very crowded
in the summer. Once you get here, you'll find
yourself completely amazed with what the Pool will
offer you and your family.

"Best Hotels In La Jolla"

If you've ever been to La Jolla, you are probably
aware of the fact that finding a hotel can be a
pretty tough task indeed. To help you with your
quest, you'll find some of the best hotels in La
Jolla. This way, you'll be well prepared when you
visit again.

1. Travelodge La Jolla Beach
Located close to the Windandsea Beach, this hotel
is in a quiet area. There are 44 rooms here, with
a fitness center less than a block away. Travelodge
also offers free wireless and internet service,
which is great for those who like computers.

2. Radisson Hotel La Jolla
This hotel offers landscaped grounds with waterfalls,
gardens, and it's convenient to UCSD and the La
Jolla Village Square. The hotel has 252 rooms, with
a complimentary airport shuttle. Located at 3299
Holiday Court, this hotel is an excellent choice
to stay.

3. La Jolla Village Lodge
The La Jolla Village Lodge is a three stories, and
offers quite a bargain in price. With 30 rooms,
free parking and a free continental breakfast, the
La Jolla Village Lodge is a great addition to the
La Jolla area.

4. Redwood Hollow
The Redwood Hollow is more of a studio or one and
two bedroom cottages, offering full kitchens on
1/2 acre of gardens. Close to the beach, this
lodge offers 11 rooms and plenty of views. Located
at 256 Prospect Street, you'll be close to what
you want to do in La Jolla.

5. Empress Hotel
Located in the heart of the town, the Empress
Hotel is a well known local favorite. Manhattan's
restaurant is located off from the lobby, with a
fitness center and sauna onsite as well. The hotel
also offers 73 rooms, free local calls, breakfast,
and high speed internet. Located at 7766 Fay
Avenue, the Empress Hotel is the place to be for
those who want to be in the middle of La Jolla.

6. Grande Colonial
Located on La Jolla's main street, the Grande
Colonial is one of the oldest hotels in the city.
With 75 rooms and a European style, Grande Colonial
also offers you free ADSL internet and valet
parking.

7. Hyatt Regency
The Hyatt Regency in La Jolla offers modern design
with all the comforts, although it's better for
travelers than family vacationers. The Regency
is located at 3777 La Jolla Village Drive, offers
394 rooms, and plenty of other perks to keep you
entertained and interested.

"Windansea Beach"

Past all of La Jolla's ritzy homes, hotels, and well
known restaurants, lies Windansea Beach. Down the
hill, this beach is flanked by surfers and sunbathers
on hot summer days. With sandstone cliffs, a sandy
beach, and amazing surf breaks, Windansea Beach has
been a popular surfing haunt as far back as the 1940s
and a gathering spot of the Windansea Surf Club since
the 1960s.

The shack on the beach that was built by surfers during
World War 2 is now a San Diego Historic site. The
beach is also great for body surfing and snorkeling.
The north end of Windansea is fairly rocky, with the
south being sandier, great for walking along the edge
of the water. You can also enjoy a picnic in the
grass next to the beach and bask in the splendid views
of the Pacific Ocean.

At Windansea Beach, there are no restrooms. During
the summer months, lifeguards are stationed all along
the beach, even in some weekends of fall and spring.
There are separate swim and surf zones at the beach,
with no wheelchair access. When you visit, you can
park on the street or try the tiny single lot near
the beach.

Getting to the beach
You can find Windansea around 6800 Neptune Place.
From the north, follow I-5 south to the Genesee
Avenue exit then head west. Turn left on Torrey Pines
Road and follow the road into downtown La Jolla.
Turn left on Girad Avenue then take a right on Pearl
Street. Take a left onto La Jolla Boulevard then
make the right on Nautilus Street and your there.

From the south, follow I-5 north to the Ardath Road
exit, Ardath Road will become Torrey Pines Road. Take
a left from Torrey Pines Road onto Girad Avenue.
Make a right onto Pearl Street then take a left onto
La Jolla Boulevard. Take the next right on Nautilus
Street and your there.

Windansea is possibly one of the most beautiful
beaches in Southern California - and a great place
for romantic strolls at sunset. Parents should
use caution with small children at the beach, as the
surf often breaks directly onto the shore with a
lot of intimidating power.

If you plan to visit the Windansea Beach, you should
make sure you get there early. As with most beaches
in San Diego, getting there early will help you
get the best parking and more privacy when the crowds
start to arrive. Windansea is a very amazing beach,
and worth your time on hot summer days.

"Weekend Getaway In La Jolla"

Translated, La Jolla means "the jewel", which is an
apt name for a splendid and beautiful town full of
blue water. One of California's best oceanside
towns, La Jolla is also home to many of the best
beaches in the state.

When you visit, you'll notice that there are many
things to do. If your looking for something to do,
here are 5 great things to occupy your time:
1. Beaches - When you hear that San Diego
has great beaches, it's the truth. La Jolla Cave,
La Jolla Shores, and Windansea are the best in
San Diego, and possibly even the state.
2. Birch Aquarium - Although it's a small
aquarium, it's packed with a lot of interesting
stuff and best of all - it won't wear you out.
3. La Jolla Playhouse - This theater
company is highly known around the world.
4. Walking tour - Hike Bike Kayak will
offer you a splendid one hour tour that focuses
on the beauty and splendor of the La Jolla Coast
and the history of the city.
5. Kayaking - The Hike Bike Kayak company
also offers a tour of the La Jolla sea caves,
with no experience required.

A weekend trip to La Jolla is an excellent time
to enjoy a leisurely brunch. The Cottage serves
great cruisine in a beach bungalow atmosphere,
while the Marine Room at the Sea Lodge was voted
the best Sunday brunch in the area several times
in a row. If your looking for a simple
breakfast, with great views and few tourists,
follow Coast Blvd. to the Goldfish Point Cafe.

For a getaway for the weekend, La Jolla is a hard
place to beat. There's plenty to do here, with
the beaches in the summer. If you visit on hot
days, you'll spend a majority of your time on
the beaches - and loving every minute of it.

"The Birch Aquarium"

Smaller and more intimate than other aquariums, the
Birch Aquarium is one place where you can get close
to all of the animals, and still take your time to
simply enjoy being there.

Due to its intimacy, adults and children alike are
energized by the aquarium. You can watch an
octopus flow up and down the glass, or watch a
jellyfish move slowly through the water. This is
an excellent thrill, for everyone in your family.

The most popular exhibit at the Birch Aquarium is
the sea horse exhibit. It offers many different
species, from the tiny miniature sea horses that
are under an inch tall, to the taller and more
amazing sea dragons.

The many interactive exhibits at the aquarium will
help you lean the history of oceanography. By
taking a simulated trip in a deep water submersible,
you'll learn the wonders and oddities of the deep
ocean, even though it may move a bit too slow for
smaller children. Children of all ages enjoy
the exhibits that illustrate how the ocean products
appear in every day items.

If you are planning to take pictures of the exhibits,
be aware of the glass and the reflections. If you
can, move in close (around a foot away) and set
your flash to a 45 degree angle. Make sure that
you don't get too wrapped up in taking photo's
inside the aquarium - as you may end up missing
the show going on outside.

If you are visiting La Jolla as a vacation or if
you live there, the Birch Aquarium is worth a
visit. There are some amazing exhibits here, with
something for everyone. You can spend hours and
hours here, making it one place you shouldn't
hesitate to check out.

"One Day In La Jolla"

You could easily spend a week in La Jolla, walking
on the beach, puttering around town and enjoying
meals in great restaurants; but if you only have
one day, you can still enjoy some of the best La
Jolla has to offer.

You'll want to start off by going to the beach. La
Jolla Shores is one of the best beaches in the
state of California, with a gently sloping beach
and panoramic views. A sunset or morning walk
on the beach is enough to relax even the most
stressed individual. The walk is better with the
tide going out, as it leaves the beach with a
mirror like water display.

La Jolla is home to some of the best restaurants,
with many of them serving excellent cuisine at
lunch, although a lower price at night. This way,
you can live large on just the right budget.

Something else you'll want to do is go tide pooling.
The Tiny La Jolla Cove is a couple of blocks away
from downtown, and accessible by a stairway. At
low tides, the tide pools will have hundreds and
hundreds of hermit crabs.

Walking around is also a great way to spend part
of your day. You can go for a window shopping
stroll along Prospect Avenue and the side streets
there. With chain stores in sight, you'll
probably find something you must have.

If you have time to stay through the evening,
the La Jolla Playhouse is worth your time, as it
offers plenty of entertainment for the entire
family.

For just a day to spend in La Jolla, there is a
lot that you can do. Once you spend a day in
La Jolla, you'll probably find yourself wanting
to come back for more - the town is simply that
good.

"Marine Street Beach"

Located near the upscale community of La Jolla, the
Marine Street Beach is a small cluster of high end
clothiers, hotels, shops, and galleries. The
beach is also legendary to body surfers and body
boarders due to it's thunderous waves which always
seem to crash the shoreline at the right time.

Keep in mind, this beach may not be ideal for
families, as there are no public restrooms, picnic
areas, and the rough surf conditions aren't well
suited for children. If you have a family, you may
want to find another beach.

Even though it isn't the best beach for families,
Marine Street Beach offers plenty of privacy and
gorgeous white sand that can make for a fun day
of sunbathing with friends.

The rough waves found at this beach have been
known to seriously injure swimmers and body boarders
in the past. If you aren't that experienced with
the water, you should always make sure that you
repect both the water and the waves here.

During the summer months and on peak weekends during
the fall and spring, there are lifeguards stationed
on the beach. You should plan to park on the
street at Marine Street Beach, as there are no
public lots. You should try to get here early,
as it can be very hard to find a parking space,
especially during summer and on the weekends.

Getting there
If you are coming from the north, take I-5 south.
Take the exit at Genessee Avenue, head west, then
make a left on Torrey Pines Road. Go down the
hill into downtown La Jolla, turn left on Girad
Avenue then right on Pearl Street. Turn left at
La Jolla Boulevard then right on Marine Street.

From the south, take I-5 north to Torrey Pines
Road. Once you arrive in La Jolla Downtown,
simply follow the same directions from above.

"La Jolla Village"

The Village of La Jolla is the vacation showcase of
La Jolla. The village offers postcard type beauty,
with elegant homes, lush real estate, resorts,
luxurious hotels, and even the best in intimate
bed and breakfast lodging. The La Jolla Village is
the gateway entrance to some of the most amazing
beaches San Diego has to offer.

The village consists of a 30 block downtown La
Jolla area that's home to over 1,400 businesses
that are fully committed to vacation pleasure to
the over 7,000 people that visit the village each
and every day.

In the village you'll find all the conveniences
that grace the shores, such as world class shopping
and quaint boutique shops. Upscale restaurants,
intimate cafes, museums, art galleries, and
attractions such as the Birch Aquarium can be found
here as well.

The La Jolla Playhouse is in the village as well.
It has earned over 200 awards, including the 1993
Tony for outstanding regional theater. The Playhouse
is a creative haven that attracts more then 150,000
theater enthusiasts each year.

Most visitors to the La Jolla Village like to walk
the shoreline around Scripps Park and soak up the
perfect weather and majestic views of the oceanfront
panorama. If romantic tranquility is what you
seek, late afternoon and early evening strolls are
less crowded and at dusk you can catch some of
the most stunning sunsets.

The beaches of La Jolla are the biggest tourist
attractions here. All you need to do is choose
your style of water recreation and relaxation.
Swimming, surfing, bodysurfing, snorkeling, scuba
diving, sun bathing, or just watching others swim.
Make sure you arrive early to avoid the crowds,
then stay late to catch the beauty of the moonlit
skies.

La Jolla Golden Triangle
The Golden Triangle of La Jolla is an area that's
intersected by three major freeways - I-5, I-805,
and State 52. The Triangle lies east of La Jolla
Village and ten minutes north of downtown San
Diego.

The established residential community blossomed
into a financial triad of high rise office
buildings, full service hotels, shopping, and
plenty of restaurants.

The Golden Triangle also offers the business
traveler and vacationer all they need within a
self contained area of business, retail, shopping,
hotels, dining, and boutiques. The Golden Triangle
is also located close to the oceanfront beach
area of the village and all the vacation attractions
that San Diego has to offer.

"La Jolla Shores"

Located at 8200 Camino del Oro, La Jolla Shores is a
sandy beach around a mile long, adjacent to a
residentual dwelling. During the summer months, the
waves at this beach are normally the most gentle of
all San Diego beaches, although the rip currents can
be very strong at times.

For this very reason, novice scuba classes are held
at La Jolla Shores. The grassy park of Kellogg
Park is located behind the main lifeguard station
and provides an excellent area for picnicking. A
wide cement boardwalk parallels a large area of the
beach between the sand and the park.

The beach of La Jolla Shores is adjacent to the San
Diego La Jolla Underwater Ecological Reserve. The
removal of objects from this area as well as fishing
are prohibited. The Scripps Pier lies at the north
end of the beach, although the pier isn't open to
the public.

Within the City limits, La Jolla Shores has the only
beachfront boat launch. Small boats can be launched
directly into the surf at foot of Avenida de la Playa,
which is south of the lifeguard station. This can
be a rough terrain area, so you may need to have
a four wheel drive vehicle.

If you like to surf, there are specified areas on
the beach where the waves tend to be small. For
scuba diving, the south end of the beach is widely
used by scuba driving classes.

During the summer months, La Jolla Shores can tend
be very crowded. You should try to go in the morning,
as the crowds aren't as bad. This is a great beach
during those hot summer days, with plenty to do
for your entire family.

"La Jolla Entertainment"

Each and every year, La Jolla draws countless tourists
from around the world. With its picturesque terrain,
incredible views and charming culture, La Jolla is
a visitors paradise. The entertainment for the area
consistently pleases the growing tourist population
as well, catering to a wide variety of tastes.

Art
La Jolla flourishes and astounds with it's distinguished
art galleries. The community celebrates an extensive
array of art, although most galleries tend to favor
contemporary pieces. The Quint Gallery highlights
modern art, featuring paintings in oil and water
colors, along with photography and sculptures.

The Gallery La Jolla offers various European and
American contemporary artists, housing both paintings
and sculptures. Just down the street is the
Carlton Gallery, which is devoted to sculpture,
and showcases Oriental art as well.

Music
Even though art clearly dominates La Jolla's
cultural atmosphere, music isn't neglected. A
variety of styles bring music alive to tourists
and local residents. Athenaeum Music and Arts
Library has a collection of books and other pieces
that are devoted to the musical world.

During summer, Concerts by the Sea in La Jolla
is very popular among locals and tourists. Located
at the La Jolla Cove, this annual concert series
presents live music in an oceanside setting.

Theater and film
The La Jolla Playhouse is the most popular theater
in the area. The theater has been around for many
years, and now known for it's new plays. For the
world of film, the Cove Theater is an old
fashioned theater that shows independant and
foreign films that are often neglected by main
stream movie theaters.

Nightlife
The nightlife in La Jolla is upbeat and very
energetic. The Spot is a popular nighttime venue,
located in the La Jolla Village. Another great
spot is Humphrey's La Jolla Grill. For those
who are looking to laugh, The Comedy Store is
highly recommended.

Outdoor activities
The sunny area of La Jolla amazes with outdoor
activities as well. You can see panoramic views
of San Diego County from Mount Soledad or climb
through the mysterious caverns provided by the
La Jolla Caves.

Gold enthusiasts won't want to miss the Torrey
Pines Golf Course, which is the only public
course in the entire PGA circuit. Those who
are seeking adventure may want to check out La
Jolla from the air with an airborne journey from
the Torrey Pines Gliderport.

Whether your looking for art, nightlife, or outdoor
adventure, La Jolla has the entertainment you
crave. There is a lot of things to do here -
giving tourists more than one reason to come back
for more.

"La Jolla Beaches"

From the family beaches that are most often preferred
by tourists to the more secluded coves most desired
by surfers, divers, and swimmers, La Jolla beaches
offer something for everyone. From Blacks Beach to
the north and Windansea Beach to the south, the
La Jolla shoreline consists of steep sandstone
cliffs that are seperated by coves and sandy beaches.

They sunny yet beautiful breezes and picture perfect
views are a vacation paradise for tourists and a
water recreation highlight for locals. There are
seven unique beaches that dot the seven mile
coastline against a backdrop of real estate, resorts,
cliffs, tall palm trees, and lush scenary.

Downtown La Jolla is conveniently located near
most of the beaches which not only provide parking
for beach visitors but plenty of fine restaurants,
intimate cafes, culture, art galleries, and other
types of commercial convenience.

Between mid day and 4 PM, the crowds at any of
the La Jolla beaches can be very big. The best
advice when visiting any of the beaches in La Jolla
is to come to the beach early and stay late - so
that you can enjoy the magic of the sunsets and
dusk views from across the ocean horizons.

Each beach at La Jolla will offer you something
unique with different ways to enjoy the bliss of
your vacation. La Jolla Shores is the most
popular beach for families with the largest
expansion of flat, sandy beaches. If you enjoy
people watching, sunbathing, and lazy days on the
beach - La Jolla Shores is where you want to be.

La Jolla Cove is another excellent beach, with
steep sandstone cliffs offering amazing views and
the paradise of sparkling blue water the cove is
known for. The La Jolla Cove is a swimmer's dream
come true because of it's gentle water. Along
with the Children's Pool, the Cove is rich with
reefs that attract scuba divers and snorkelers to
the abundance of marine life.

There are several La Jolla Caves that were carved
by nature into the sandstone cliffs between La
Jolla Cove and La Jolla Shores that help attract
ocean kayakers from around the world. There is
one cave in particular, known as "Sunny Jim Cave"
that can be entered through a man made tunnel
that leads to a steep descent through a narrow
underground tube to a wooden deck.

With plenty of beaches all along the coastline,
La Jolla is the place to be during the summer
months. La Jolla is a well known tourist attraction,
with well over 7,000 people visiting on a daily
basis. If you enjoy the beach, La Jolla is
going to feel like heaven on earth.

"Grande Colonial La Jolla"

Your trip to La Jolla's historic Grande Colonial
begins with your choice of breathtaking ocean views
or views of the village in La Jolla. You have 55
rooms to choose from or 20 elegant suites. All
rooms in the Grande Colonial are non smoking.

Built in 1913, this historic hotel is seconds
away from the beach or the always happening village
with its shops, restaurants, and art galleries.
The Grande Colonial guestrooms are unique, with
many offering breezy ocean views from the windows.

The Grande Colonial in La Jolla is located in
the Village of La Jolla on 910 Prospect Street,
within walking distance from the ocean beaches.
The hotel is 15 minutes from Sea World, 20 minutes
from downtown San Diego, the convention center,
and even the airport.

Located on the Grande Colonial property is an
outdoor heated swimming pool, with a health club
located nearby. All rooms are decorated with
renaissance type furniture with village and ocean
views. The restaurant in the hotel is called the
Nine-Ten. The hotel is in a great location,
being within walking distance to fine dining,
boutique shopping, and unique art galleries.

For families on vacation, the Grande Colonial
offers baby sitting for younger children. There
is exquisite in house dining, and plenty of
hospitality. In each room, there is air conditioning,
heating, a hair dryer, view rooms, and even in
room movies.

No matter what brings you to La Jolla, the Grande
Colonial is worth a stay. The rates vary, depending
on what time of year you visit. This hotel is
one of the most well known in San Diego, pleasing
visitors since 1913. Once you stay a night in
the Grande Colonial, you'll have a new meaning to
blissful paradise.

"Empress Hotel"

Located in the heart of the charming La Jolla village,
the Empress Hotel is an enchanted palace located
just four miles north of Mission Bay. Adding a
little bit more beauty to the already amazing San
Diego, this hotel is very popular for tourists.

Known for its warm hospitality, the Empress Hotel
has superior accommodations and very attentive
service. This superior hotel is a great place to
relax and enjoy everything that San Diego has to
offer you and your family.

La Jolla is an upscale coastal resort that sets
amist beautiful cliffs and coves. La Jolla offers
plenty of shops, fine dining, distinctive galleries,
and amazing beaches. By staying at the Empress
Hotel you'll be captivated with the area and
amazed time and time again.

Luxury
If your looking for luxurious accommodations, the
Empress Hotel has them. Accommodations here
include either one king or two queen beds, available
in several room types, including traditional,
deluxe, empress, and even the empress spa suite.

All rooms at the Empress Hotel feature:
- Cable television
- A refrigerator
- Coffee maker and bottled water
- Free local calls and faxing
- Voicemail and data ports
- Private bath with hairdryer and bathrobes
- Iron and ironing board

Services and amenities
The Empress Hotel offers superior service, such as
valet parking, courteous room service, and other
amentities.

The complimentary deluxe continental breakfast here
includes fresh Starbucks coffee, served on the sun
deck every morning. The Manhattan restaurant is
right around the corner as well, offering some
excellent fine dining.

The hotel also offers an exercise center, spa, and
sauna so that guests can pamper themselves. They
can also refer you to local spas and other things
nearby that you may be interested in.

For those on a working vacation, the Empress Hotel
offers complimentary Internet access on two
floors. Private meetings and conferences can be
held in one of the two meeting rooms, available
for groups of up to 50 people. Both meeting
rooms are equipped with high speed internet
access.

If your going to be staying in the La Jolla area,
the Empress Hotel is one the best hotels in the
area. The hotel is in a great location, minutes
away from some of the biggest attractions that
San Diego has to offer.

You can visit Sea World, the Birch Aquarium, and
many other popular tourist attractions. Best of
all, you can come back to your relaxing hotel
after a day of checking out La Jolla and San
Diego and just relax - the way things were always
meant to be on vacation.

"Black's Beach"

Black's Beach is a two mile long, sandy strip of
beach located at the base of the majestic cliffs
that can be up to 300 foot high. Formally known
as Torrey Pines City Beach, it's jointly owned by
the City of San Diego and the State of California.
There is also a glider port atop the cliff that
overlooks the beach where hang gliders and even
remote control gliders can be seen soaring.

Gaining access to Black's Beach isn't easy due
to the high cliffs and lack of stairways. The
safest access is from the adjacent beaches to the
north and south, although this way may be obstructed
by high tides or surf.

The cliffs here are unstable as well, and slides
can occur anytime, so it's always best to stay
away from them. There's no permanent lifeguard
station at this beach either. There are some on
duty mid day from Spring Break through the end
of the October.

Keep in mind, most California beaches experience
very strong rip currents. Black's Beach is no
exception, as the rip currents can get very strong
here. To be on the safe side, always swim near
shore or near a lifeguard.

The water activity at Black's Beach is virtually
unregulated. Surfers and swimmers may mix, but
they are all required to employ care and avoiding
hurting each other.

Black's Beach is also an excellent beach for
surfing, especially at the south end. Scuba
diving isn't recommended here, due to access
problems and surf conditions.

Even though access can be hard, Black's Beach is
still an excellent beach. It offers plenty of
seclusion, views, and sand for the kids. If you've
never been here, this beach can easily prove to
be one of your favorites in the entire area of
San Diego.

"All About La Jolla"

Attracting tourists from around the world, La Jolla
the community is that a combination of trends
traditional class. It lies 12 miles north of San Diego
, this very prosperous
community offers seven miles of the coast at a height of 110 meters
. The soil here is so desired
that it is impossible to find in La Jolla
for less than 1.25 million hectares one!

The lucky 38,000 plus who live in this heavenly
live between the Mediterranean coastal town
style architecture with a unique flair. Of the
crashing waves along the coast to the high turnout
buildings in the business, you can expect
everything in La Jolla to its first rate quality.

Business District
While La Jolla is especially known for his incredible
coast, the city's business district
is hardly modest to say the least. Located on the east
in La Jolla, there are professional centres,
financial buildings, law firms, and
technological industries that dominate this district.

There are also modern shopping centers here also,
together with a wealthy residential district. The world-famous
Scripps Memorial Hospital & Medical
Research Center is here, as well as the San Diego
Mormon Temple - a remarkable
59,000 square foot building that resembles a large ice sculpture.

The Village
The Town of La Jolla offers shops, hotels,
boutiques, restaurants, coffee houses, salons,
and art galleries. Although this area is rather small
, the district is full of trendy establishments
rich
attract visitors from all over the world.

Girad Avenue is the main street of La Jolla, even though
Prospect Drive is known as "Rodeo Drive"
San Diego.

Coastlines
Although the company and La Jolla Village are both impressive
communities, the most memorable
region in La Jolla is the
areas and communities along the Pacific coast.

La Jolla is one of the most impressive shore
lines in southern California, with remarkable
caves, cliffs, beaches and sunsets. The best view of La Jolla
can be inferred from the air. Daring
visitors can take in La Jolla through the Torrey Pines Gliderport
and learning to fly. If you seek a more
tame a view to the coast, try the picturesque station
along North Torrey Pines Road.

All along the coastline, La Jolla offers a
first rate shopping. You can visit to
jewelry shops, art galleries, souvenir shops,
and trendy boutiques. Once you are
shopping, you can eat up the day by
the waters of the Pacific Ocean.

From the galleries and trendy shops at the
world class golf courses, La Jolla, please
attractions to tourists from around the world.
Each district is unique, but they are all equal when it comes to quality
. You will not find what
short of the best when you visit South at best -
California has to offer.