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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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