"Where To Stay"

During the year 1913, La Jolla's premiere hotel, The
Grande Colonial, opened its doors for visitors,
charging just $1 a night. Since that time, La
Jolla has blossomed into a resort community, with
modern hotels only helping to enhance the shine
of the community.

No matter if you're looking for a modern building
and maximum services for a business or romantic
venture, seaside cottage, or vacation - La Jolla's
accommodations won't disappoint. For business
travelers, many of La Jolla's hotels will provide
Internet access, data ports, meeting rooms, and
other types of business services. Leisure visitors
are equally pleased, as hotels here offer breathtaking
views of the Pacific Ocean, coupled with luxury
services and nearby attractions.

Business district
In the high technology side of La Jolla, a number
of modern hotels cater to primarily business
travelers. The Hyatt Regency La Jolla is
conveniently located off I-5. The Hyatt is a sleek,
rusk colored building, with a contemporary building
with incredible business conveniences.

East of I-5, the Marriott La Jolla is located among
a cluster of business establishments, including
corporate buildings. Offering extensive meeting
room space and an executive floor, the Marriott is
very popular among business travelers.

The Village
While the professional area of La Jolla will cater
to business travelers, the village area offers
luxury and romance for leisure travelers. The
Best Western Inn by the sea is located in the middle
of the village, with premium restaurants and shops
seconds away from the lobby.

May consider the most famous hotel in the village
area to be The Grande Colonial, which is very well
known for its $1 per day rate upon opening. The
historical building has been renovated several
times, now with beach views and in close proximity
to the best dining room La Jolla has to offer.

Shoreline
A block away from the ocean is Hotel Parisi, which
is considered by many to be the most luxurious of
all hotels in the entire area of La Jolla. This
Mediterranean style hotel offers plenty of elegance,
from the flowing fountain outdoors to the VIP
seating that's provided for hotel guests at the
nearby exquisite restaurants.

The Prospect Inn of La Jolla offers style and
extended stay rates while the Cove Suites provides
studio type apartments as well as secretarial
services for the business traveler who seeks the
best of seaside accommodations.

Hotel La Jolla offers garden and beach view rooms,
with interior decorating by top designers of
Beverly Hills.

Those who are looking for a more secluded stay
should try Scripp's Inn, which is located at the
southern tip of La Jolla Cove. This hotel features
an ocean view from every room, with a location
on the beach that's still tucked away from the
business nature of the cove.

La Jolla continues to shine and amaze with it's
first class hotels. Whether you visit for business
affairs, leisure activities, or both, you can find
everything you need and then some in the splendid
town of La Jolla.

"Torrey Pines Glider Port"

For over 75 years, the Gliderport in Torrey Pines
has been the learning place for aviation greats
such as the Lindbergh's, Boyles, and many other
greats. First established as a soaring site in
1928, the Gliderport has defined the world of
motorless flight. Today, the Gliderport is home
to hang gliding, paragliding, scale models, and
even sailplane flight.

The Gliderport also provides quality, instruction,
certification, tandem flights, equipment sales,
adventure tours, repair services, and even year
round flying conditions. From the first day of
instruction to master pilot and instructor
certifications, the Torrey Pines Gliderport can
support all of your needs with flying.

If you've ever wanted to pursue a career in flying,
the Torrey Pines Glider Port can help you achieve
that very goal. You can learn everything you've
ever wanted to learn about flying, as well as
get your license or certificate. There are many
types of flying you can learn, even if you have
no prior experience.

The Gliderport also operates the most successful
paragliding school in North America. Their team
of highly trained instructors and support staff
ensure that their students recieve the highest
level of flight training available.

Depending on your skills, they offer classes
from beginner to advanced. They also offer a
wide range of special clinics and classes for
pilots of all levels to upgrade their knowledge
and skills.

With plenty to do nearby, the Gliderport is a
great place for your learning. If you plan to
travel to La Jolla for the Gliderport, you can
rest assured that there will be plenty to do
with your free time.

If you've ever wanted to learn how to fly, the
Torrey Pines Gliderport is where you need to be.
The costs are very reasonable and the Gliderport
is in an excellent location. All you need to do
is check them out - and let your journey begin.

"Restaurants And Bars"

With many different establishments perched on top
of cliffs that overlook the famous La Jolla Cove,
the restaurants in this city are more well known
for their unforgettable atmosphere than anything
else.

Many restaurants in La Jolla have successfully
combined spectacular ambience with creative
culinary innovations. With this in mind, La Jolla
manages to please all types of tourists with plenty
of restaurants throughout the city, offering
formal dining, nightlife, and quiet views of the
ocean.

Business district
There are several top notch restaurants that shine
in the business district. Donovan's Steak And
Chop House pleases customers with it's elegant
dining room, vast wine list, and premiere red
meat entrees. If you seek traditional Italian,
Tutto Mare offers an electric atmosphere with
great Italian food.

When it comes to the nightlife, Humphrey's La
Jolla Grill features dramatic dining for two with
live entertainment. The Rock Bottom Restaurant
and Brewery is another great spot, with great
cruisine and plenty of brews.

The Village
The downtown area of La Jolla offers some of the
best eating in San Diego. This section is easily
the most trendy, offering quick coffee shops
and a wild nightlife. Harry's Cafe Gallery
offers plenty of twist, welcoming morning crowds
with homemade breakfast and innovative works of
art.

During the evening hours, Roppongi Restaurant
Bar and Cafe sets the stage as one of La Jolla's
notable trend setting spots, offering you plenty
of varieties. In the heart of the village there
is an ultra trendy venue known as The Spot, which
serves steak and ribs.

The Shoreline
Even though La Jolla boasts the city's most
trendy eateries, dining along La Jolla Cove is a
memorable experience for any tourist or visitor.
Several restaurants line the cove, with each
one offering spectacular views of the Pacific
ocean.

Trattoria Acqua boasts gazebo dining with modern
pizza and pasta entrees, while Forever Fondue
offers an artistic menu. George's At The Cove
and the Crab Catcher are both perched on the
cliff of La Jolla Cove, featuring splendid views
from their respective terrace dining facilities.

For cozy dining experiences on the shoreline,
La Jolla residents dine by the fireplace at Cody's
or choose to feast on Mexican specialties at
Alfonso's of La Jolla, which is a restaurant
well known for it's margaritas and burritos.

With extraordinary views, first rate ambience,
and trend setting creations, La Jolla offers an
unforgettable dining experience that tourists
for remember for years and years to come.

"Mount Soledad"

Mount Soledad in beautiful La Jolla gives you the
chance to enjoy amazing, 360 degree views under the
shadow of a towering cross. All along the summit,
there are many veteran's plaques. Mount Soledad is
truly splendid to look at, as it is a well known
fixture to the area of La Jolla.

On Mount Soledad, you stand more than 800 foot high
underneath the shade of a 43 foot high cross, and
enjoy the views and splendor the mount provides. You
can enjoy a picnic here, the panoramic views, or
just watch the sunset. Mount Soledad is also a
great spot for photos, if you like to take photos.

Beauty - everywhere you look
Below Mount Soledad is the shimmering waters of La
Jolla Shores and terra cotta roofs of those that
are very lucky folks indeed. To the north you have
the coastline that extends all the way up to Orange
County.

To the south of Mount Soledad there are views of
Mexico with city skyline and everything else the
area has to offer. And off to the east, there
are vistas as far as the eye can see.

The cross
You may be wondering just what the cross is and
what it's for. The story dates back to 1913, when
Pacific Beach residents built a cross out of redwood
and set it atop the mountain. Thieves removed it
ten years later, and the replacement was created
in 1934, which was taken out by high winds in
1952.

Soon after that, the Mount Soledad Memorial
Association build the current cross to commemorate
soldiers of the Korean and the two world wars.

The cross of Mount Soledad has been a subject of
controversy, although the problem appeared to be
solved in the late 1990s. The San Diego Council
sold the cross and the half acre of land that
surrounds it to the Memorial Association.

In 2002, mini walls were installed to honor the
veterans that are underneath the cross, though
they have fueled more controversy from those who
feel that the towering symbol highlights Christian
vets over others that are there.

For those that live in the area, Mount Soledad and
the cross are a true beauty. For visitors and
tourists, Mount Soledad provides amazing views and
the cross seems to add to the detail.

If you ever visit La Jolla, make sure you check
out Mount Soledad. It's very close to the downtown
area, and it'll be one thing you'll be glad you
made time for. The cross is something you simply
must see - as words can't begin to describe it.