Going to San Diego…. Freak Out in La Jolla

Just one look at the charming small seaside town ofas:
La Jolla and you would get to know why it is called- Scripps Institution of Oceanography
'the jewel' in Spanish. Renowned for its beautiful- Salk Institute
coastline and pleasant weather, this splendid place is- Stephen Birch Aquarium & Museum
pronounced as "La Hoya".- Scripps Clinic
Dotted with majestic mansions, art galleries, high-end- And most importantly it is also home to the University
boutiques, and restaurants; La Jolla has plenty toof California, San Diego.
enthrall visitors trouping into it from across the world.Dining
Art & TheatreLa Jolla is a haven for gourmet and the choicest ethnic
La Jolla is a paradise for any lover of fine arts. Thecuisines. Prospect Street which is packed with
place is always bustling with cultural activities. Head torestaurants serving mouth-watering delicacies from
Prospect Street and check out the historic Ellenvaried cuisines ranging from Mexican, Thai, Indian to
Browning Scripps house which has now been turnedGerman cuisine, not to speak of the delectable local
into the Museum of Contemporary Art. Or visit thepizza, hamburgers, and seafood.
Athenaeum Music & Arts Library. This library is almostShopping
100-year-old and has a vast collection of music and artIf you are a die-hard shopper, La Jolla is not to be
volumes.missed! From high-end art galleries, jewelry stores to
Sightseeing highlightsboutiques, the sheer variety of shops and wares is
Some of the landmarks include La Jolla Woman's Club,simply irresistible. Most of the famous boutiques and
La Jolla Recreation Center, Mary Star of the Sea,shopping malls are situated along Prospect Street and
Spanish colonial-style structure - La Valencia Hotel,Girard Avenue.
Mount Soledad Memorial.Tee off at La Jolla
History and architecture buffs can visit the four-storeyLa Jolla is not just about beaches, art galleries and
historic building Grande Colonial Hotel which was built inshopping malls. You can also enjoy golf at some of
1900. Five million dollars were spent for its renovationthe world's best golf courses such as the La Jolla
work in 2000 to preserve this building. You can alsoCountry Club, Torrey Pines Municipal Golf Course,
study the famed architect Irving Gill's Cubist-styleSpindrift, Torrey Pines Municipal Golf Course.
architectural works at The Bishop's School and theLa Jolla offers unlimited fun and adventure to the
Bed and Breakfast Inn at La Jolla.tourists. Explore the museums, revel in cultural activities,
Beachestee off on the outstanding golf courses, dine, shop,
Sun-kissed and miles-long sandy beaches of La Jolla,sunbathe or swim at the beaches or take a stroll along
especially the La Jolla Cove are among the primeCoast Boulevard or the La Jolla Cove to get the most
attractions in San Diego. Apart from this breathtakingscenic views - there is so much to do in this quaint
beautiful beach, La Jolla is also famous for some otherseaside town.
lovely beaches such as:Clearly, La Jolla is definitely not a place which can be
- Children's Pool Beachexplored in just one day. So take your time and plan a
- Marine Street Beachtrip to San Diego with La Jolla in your itinerary. It would
- Black's Beachbe better to find an affordable lodging in San Diego
- La Jolla Shoreswhich is near La Jolla, so that you find it easy to
- Windansea Beachcommute to the place. San Diego in fact, has a
- Torrey Pines State Beachnumber of budget hotels offering good quality lodging
Apart from wonderful beaches and art galleries, theand all you need to do is pick one with easy access to
place also boasts of some renowned institutions suchLa Jolla.