| Just one look at the charming small seaside town of | | | | as: |
| 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 to | | | | of California, San Diego. |
| enthrall visitors trouping into it from across the world. | | | | Dining |
| Art & Theatre | | | | La Jolla is a haven for gourmet and the choicest ethnic |
| La Jolla is a paradise for any lover of fine arts. The | | | | cuisines. Prospect Street which is packed with |
| place is always bustling with cultural activities. Head to | | | | restaurants serving mouth-watering delicacies from |
| Prospect Street and check out the historic Ellen | | | | varied cuisines ranging from Mexican, Thai, Indian to |
| Browning Scripps house which has now been turned | | | | German cuisine, not to speak of the delectable local |
| into the Museum of Contemporary Art. Or visit the | | | | pizza, hamburgers, and seafood. |
| Athenaeum Music & Arts Library. This library is almost | | | | Shopping |
| 100-year-old and has a vast collection of music and art | | | | If you are a die-hard shopper, La Jolla is not to be |
| volumes. | | | | missed! From high-end art galleries, jewelry stores to |
| Sightseeing highlights | | | | boutiques, 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-storey | | | | La Jolla is not just about beaches, art galleries and |
| historic building Grande Colonial Hotel which was built in | | | | shopping malls. You can also enjoy golf at some of |
| 1900. Five million dollars were spent for its renovation | | | | the world's best golf courses such as the La Jolla |
| work in 2000 to preserve this building. You can also | | | | Country Club, Torrey Pines Municipal Golf Course, |
| study the famed architect Irving Gill's Cubist-style | | | | Spindrift, Torrey Pines Municipal Golf Course. |
| architectural works at The Bishop's School and the | | | | La Jolla offers unlimited fun and adventure to the |
| Bed and Breakfast Inn at La Jolla. | | | | tourists. Explore the museums, revel in cultural activities, |
| Beaches | | | | tee 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 prime | | | | Coast Boulevard or the La Jolla Cove to get the most |
| attractions in San Diego. Apart from this breathtaking | | | | scenic views - there is so much to do in this quaint |
| beautiful beach, La Jolla is also famous for some other | | | | seaside town. |
| lovely beaches such as: | | | | Clearly, La Jolla is definitely not a place which can be |
| - Children's Pool Beach | | | | explored in just one day. So take your time and plan a |
| - Marine Street Beach | | | | trip to San Diego with La Jolla in your itinerary. It would |
| - Black's Beach | | | | be better to find an affordable lodging in San Diego |
| - La Jolla Shores | | | | which is near La Jolla, so that you find it easy to |
| - Windansea Beach | | | | commute to the place. San Diego in fact, has a |
| - Torrey Pines State Beach | | | | number of budget hotels offering good quality lodging |
| Apart from wonderful beaches and art galleries, the | | | | and all you need to do is pick one with easy access to |
| place also boasts of some renowned institutions such | | | | La Jolla. |