Best of La Jolla 2017

19th Annual Best of La Jolla | La Jolla’s Original Readers Poll

Congratulations to all the Winners…and thanks to the Readers who voted them in!

The wait is over! The results are in! Here is how La Jolla Light readers voted in our 19th annual online favorites poll. Many of the “incumbents” are back, but there are a few new faces, too. This guide showcases the businesses, restaurants and people whose excellent efforts make The Jewel one of the most wonderful places on the planet in which to live, work and play. Your support and patronage will help them keep up their great work! -Susan DeMaggio, Editor

BEST OF LA JOLLA 2017 WINNERS Accountant

#1 Steve Alpinieri, CPA #2 Russell E. Ingledew, CPA Inc #3 Witt & Associates, CPA’s Inc.

Complimentary & Integrative Furniture/Home Furnishings Health/Wellness Centers #1 Roche-Bobois

Landscaper / Gardener

Resale Shop

Linens & Bedding

Sandwich

Lunch

Seafood

Margarita

Senior Living

Mediterranean

Sporting Goods

Men’s Apparel

Steak

Mexican

Surf Shop

Mortgage Banker

Sushi

#1 Happy Roots Landscape #2 Eco Minded Solutions #3 La Jolla Landscape & Design

#1 KOI Wellbeing #2 Pacific Pearl #3 Naya Wellness Center

#2 Ligne Roset #3 The Faded Awning #3 MyOwnSpace

Convenience Store

Gift Shop

Cosmetic Surgeon

Hair Salon

Credit Union

Happy Hour Location

Dance Studio

Healthy Dining

Day Spa

Health Club

Dentist

Home Electronics

Bakery

Dermatologist

Home Remodeling

#1 Clay Leaf Building Contractor, Inc. #2 Murfey Construction #3 Grunow

#1 Greg Parker #2 Chuck Helsel #3 Dawn DuCharme (Tie) #3 Janice Sedloff (Tie)

Bank

#1 Regents Bank #2 Wells Fargo #3 Chase Bank

Dessert

#1 The French Gourmet #2 Sugar and Scribe #3 Michelle Coulon Dessertier

Hotel

Nail Salon

Boutique Fitness Studio

Dry Cleaner

Housekeeping

New Restaurant

Breakfast

Eyewear/Sunglasses

Ice Cream/Frozen Yogurt

Outdoor Restaurant

Brunch

Fashion Accessories / Shoes Insurance Agent #1 Francesca’s #2 Lolo #3 Rangoni Firenze Shoes

#1 Tareq Purmul (Farmers Insurance) #2 Jawad S. Bisharat (Allstate) #3 Mike Martinez (Farmers Insurance)

Pastry

Burger

Family Restaurant

In-Home Care

Pilates Studio

Café

Financial Planner

Interior Designer

Pizza

Catering

Florist

Italian

Plumber

Chinese

Formal Wear

Jewelry

Preschool

Chiropractic Clinic

French

American

#1 Harry’s Coffee Shop #2 The Lot #3 Karl Strauss Brewing Company

Antiques

#1 Ross Thiele & Son #2 The Faded Awning #3 Ark Antiques

Architect

#1 Bennett + Associates #2 Du Charme Architecture #3 Marengo Morton Architects

Art Gallery

#1 Contemporary Fine Arts Gallery #2 Madison Gallery #3 Martin Lawrence Galleries

Attorney

#1 Joseph Sammartino #2 Richard Wildman #3 Bryan Garrie

Automotive Repair/ Service

#1 Marco Polo Independent BMW & MINI Service #2 German Motors And Imports #3 Family Auto Service #1 Sugar and Scribe #2 The French Gourmet #3 Brick & Bell

#1 Sparkcycle #2 Rush Cycle #3 Armone’s Core Connection #1 Harry’s Coffee Shop #2 The French Gourmet #3 The Cottage #1 La Valencia Hotel #2 Brockton Villa #3 Duke’s La Jolla #1 Burger Lounge #2 Jeff’s Burgers #3 Smashburger #1 Brick & Bell #2 Living Room Coffee House #3 Museum Café

#1 Giuseppe Restaurants & Catering #2 The French Gourmet #3 Girard Gourmet #1 Mandarin House #2 China Chef #3 P.F. Chang’s #1 Active Rest Chiropractic #2 Harmony Health Chiropractic #3 Linea Chiropractic Center

Coffee Shop

#1 Dick’s Liquor #2 La Jolla Country Market #3 Wine Time

#1 Dr. William F. Groff #2 Dr. Stephen M. Krant #3 Dr. Sabrina Guillen Fabi

#1 California Coast Credit Union #2 San Diego County Credit Union #3 Navy Federal Credit Union #1 Dance to Evolve #2 Ooh La La #3 Tap Fever Studios

#1 The Lodge at Torrey Pines #2 Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa #3 Massage Envy #1 D’Angelo - Olson La Jolla Dentistry #2 Dr. Alicia Kennedy #3 Dougherty Dental #1 Dr. William F. Groff #2 Dr. Darrell W. Gonzales #3 Dr. Susan Stuart

#1 Pearl St. Cleaners #2 Margaret’s Cleaners #3 Ogden’s One Hour Cleaners #1 Shade Shack #2 Dr. Trainer #3 ODO Eye Care

#1 Bubba’s Smokehouse BBQ #2 Piatti La Jolla #3 Beaumont’s #1 Brian Zimmerman #2 Lawrence F Andrews Jr. #3 David D. Price #1 Adelaide’s #2 Bloomers #3 Bridget’s Blooms

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#1 Hi Sweetheart #2 Warwick’s #3 SeaMakers & Co.

#1 The French Gourmet #2 Bistro du Marché by Tapenade #3 Le Petit Bistrot

#1 The French Gourmet #2 El Pescador #3 George’s At The Cove

#1 Salon Elle #2 Salon Spruce #3 Cristina Q The Salon

#1 Lena Craft Mexican #2 Su Casa #3 Puesto

#1 Beaumont’s #2 We Olive & Wine Bar #3 Whisknladle Bistro & Bar

#1 Piatti #2 Marketplace Grille #3 The Med

#1 Trilogy Sanctuary #2 Lean & Green Cafe #3 Beaming

#1 Ascot Shop #2 Tommy Bahama #3 Ralph Lauren

#1 La Jolla Sports Club #2 24 hour Fitness #3 YMCA

#1 Puesto #2 The Taco Stand #3 Lena Craft Mexican

#1 Deja Vu Audio West #2 Modern Home Systems #3 Alma Audio

#1 The Lodge at Torrey Pines #2 La Valencia #3 La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club

#1 Gloss Hand Spa #2 The Nail Lounge of La Jolla #3 Seabreeze Nails Spa

#1 The Maids #2 Merry Maids #3 Tidy

#1 Isola Pizza Bar #2 Green Door Cafe #3 Waters Fine Foods & Catering

#1 Froglanders #2 Bobboi Natural Gelato #3 Baskin Robbins

#1 Seniors Helping Seniors San Diego #2 Home Care of La Jolla #3 La Jolla Nurses Homecare #1 AGK Design Studio #2 Ross Thiele & Son #3 Esteban Interiors #1 Piatti La Jolla #2 Osteria Romantica #3 Cafe Milano

#1 A Better Deal Tuxedos & Suits #2 Brooks Brothers #3 Jos. A. Bank

#1 Martha Smith Fine Linens #2 Everett Stunz Duxiana #3 MyOwnSpace

#1 Bowers Jewelers #2 Mythos #3 Bellezza by Lyn (Tie) #3 Bella Jewelry (Tie)

Juice Bar

#1 Juice Crafters #2 Juice Kaboose #3 Nekter Juice Bar

#1 George’s at the Cove #2 Piatti La Jolla #3 Museum Café #1 The French Gourmet #2 Sugar and Scribe #3 Girard Gourmet #1 Pilates Plus La Jolla #2 Pilates of La Jolla #3 White Light Pilates #1 Pizza on Pearl #2 Isola Pizza Bar #3 Carino’s

#1 Pat’s Plumbing and Drains #2 ASI Hastings #3 Anderson Plumbing Heating & Air #1 The Gillispie School #2 San Diego French-American School #3 La Jolla Country Day School

Private School #1 La Jolla Country Day #2 The Gillispie School #3 Bishop’s School

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#1 Girard Gourmet #2 El Pescador #3 Prepkitchen La Jolla #1 El Pescador #2 The Marine Room #3 Eddie V’s Prime Seafood #1 Casa de Mañana #2 Vi at La Jolla Village #3 White Sands #1 Bird Rock Surf #2 Mitch’s Surf Shop #3 Surf Diva

#1 Donovan’s #2 Eddie V’s Prime Seafood #3 A.R. Valentien #1 Mitch’s Surf Shop #2 Bird Rock Surf #3 Surf Diva #1 Sushi on the Rock #2 Toshi-San #3 Sushi Mori

Taco

#1 Puesto #2 The Taco Stand #3 Lena Craft Mexican

Takeout

#1 Bubba’s Smokehouse BBQ #2 Burger Lounge #3 El Pescador

Thai

#1 Spice & Rice Kitchen #2 Aroi #3 Chedi Thai Bistro

Trainer

#1 Paul Fishman / Sparkcycle #2 Jeremy Manning / La Jolla’s Finest Training #3 Luke Hartest F45

Travel Agency

#1 Chayet Travel Network #2 Cadence Travel #3 Long Travel Dynamics

Veterinary Hospital #1 La Jolla Veterinary Hospital #2 Windansea Veterinary Clinic #3 Bird Rock Animal Clinic

Wedding Venue

#1 Birch Aquarium #2 La Valencia Hotel #3 La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club

Wine Bar

#1 We Olive & Wine Bar #2 LJ Crafted Wines #3 Truluck’s

Women’s Boutique #1 LF Stores #2 Shade Boutique #3 Sigi’s Boutique

Yoga

#1 Buddhi Yoga #2 Elite Yoga #3 Kundalini Windansea

#1 Bird Rock Coffee Roasters #2 Brick & Bell #3 Pannikin

Best of La Jolla 2017

#1 Take 2 Ladies Consignment #2 Goodwill #3 My Sister’s Closet

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Thank You

La Jolla!

#1 Cafe

Mon-Sat 7am-8pm Sun 7am-7pm Call for Pick-up

"From Our Garden to Your Plate, Eat Fresh & Feel Great" Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner · Custom Cookies

Now Open In North Pacific Beach!

976 Felspar St.

Organic Salads & Soups | Delicious Cakes & Pies Full Service Catering | Easy Take-out

In the Shores: 2216 Avenida de la Playa In the Village: 928 Silverado St.

7837 Girard Avenue • 858.454.3325 www.girardgourmet.com

Thank you La Jolla for voting us

Your Best Steakhouse!

1250 Prospect St, Ste. C.10 • La Jolla • (858) 450-6666

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BEST STEAK

BEST MEXICAN

DONOVAN’S STEAK & CHOP HOUSE

PUESTO

Thank you La Jolla for voting us your best steak house!

Eddie V’s Prime Seafood

2 3 A.R. Valentien

The Taco Stand

2 3 Lena Craft Mexican

BEST HAPPY HOUR

BEST CAFÉ

BEAUMONT’S

BRICK & BELL

We are honored to be a part of the Village!

Living Room

Thank you La Jolla for making Puesto your favorite place to enjoy Tacos & Perfect Margaritas!

2 3 Museum Café Best of La Jolla 2017

THANK YOU LA JOLLA for voting us Best Happy Hour!

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2 3 Whisknladle Bistro & Bar

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BEST FRENCH

BEST BURGER

FRENCH GOURMET

BURGER LOUNGE

Thank you for voting for us! Even as culinary trends come and go, we are so lucky to still be a local favorite after all these years!

Bistro du Marché

by Tapenade

We are humbled to have been voted your favorite burger again.

Delighting our guests dictates everything we do. This honor is a testament to our wonderful La Jolla staff.

2 3 Le Petit Bistrot

Jeff’s Burgers

2 3 Smashburger

BEST ITALIAN

BEST BAKERY

PIATTI LA JOLLA

SUGAR & SCRIBE

Grazie mille La Jolla for voting us best Italian and Mediterranean!

We’re very proud to have served our community for over 25 years and look forward to many years to come.

Osteria Romantica

Thank you to everyone in the La Jolla community for voting for us! We’re honored to serve you our sweet & savory Irish cuisine and baked treats throughout the year.

2 3 Cafe Milano Best of La Jolla 2017

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2 3 Brick & Bell

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Thank You La Jolla, for Voting us Best Happy Hour!

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5662 La Jolla Blvd., Bird Rock | 858.459.0474 www.beaumontseatery.com

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Voted Best French Restaurant, Pastry, and Lunch in La Jolla!

Thank you for trusting us with all of your dental needs and yearnings. We are committed to excellence in everything we do.

Dr. Joseph D’Angelo, Dr. Ashley Olson, Dr. Ryan Hoffman (858) 488-1725 · www.TheFrenchGourmet.com Breakfast & Lunch Daily 8am - 3pm · Dinner Tues. - Sat. 4pm - Close 960 Turquoise Street · San Diego, CA 92109

Check out our new dinner menu!

Served after 4pm Tuesday – Saturday

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1111 Torrey Pines Road | (858) 459-6224 | www.joethedentist.com

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BEST SANDWICH

BEST SEAFOOD

GIRARD GOURMET

EL PESCADOR

Thank you for your support and trust for 30 years. We will continue serving you the freshest and best food for years to come.

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Thank you to the La Jolla community for making El Pescador a local tradition for over 35 years.

BEST JEWELRY

2 3 BEST DENTIST

BOWER’S

D’ANGELO - OLSON LA JOLLA DENTISTRY

Thank you La Jolla! You make us proud.

On behalf of everyone at our practice, we thank you for your votes of confidence. We have the best patients!

El Pescador

Mythos

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Prepkitchen La Jolla

The Marine Room

Bellezza by Lyn (Tie) Bella Jewelry (Tie) Best of La Jolla 2017

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Eddie V’s Prime Seafood

2 3 Dougherty Dental

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Thank You La Jolla!

Our wonderful staff and nurses join me in thanking our dedicated SK Clinic clients for choosing us again and again for the past seventeen years.

We are honored that Dr. Stephen M. Krant of SK Clinic has been voted again one of the best plastic and reconstructive surgeons.

We take pride in providing the best possible care for our patients for all of their aesthetic and reconstructive needs.

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Stephen M. Krant, M.D., F.A.C.S. Facelift • Malar • Rhinoplasty • Endoscopic Brow Lift • Body Contouring • Abdominoplasty Liposculpture • Breast Augmentation • Reduction • Lift • Reconstruction • Fraxel Restore/ Repair Thermage • IPL • Laser Hair Removal • Botox • Sculptra • Juvederm • Voluma • Radiesse Belotero • Facial Aesthetics • Massage • PRP • Microneedling Best of La Jolla 2017

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BEST COFFEE SHOP

BEST JUICE BAR

BIRD ROCK COFFEE ROASTERS

JUICE CRAFTERS

Thank you to our wonderful customers who continue to support us and our Direct Trade farming partners.

Brick & Bell

Thank you for your votes.

We are happy to be contributing to a healthier community!

2 3 Pannikin

BEST HEALTH CLUB LA JOLLA SPORTS CLUB

Thank you La Jolla for allowing us to improve our facilities and expand our offerings. We are honored to be part of this wonderful community.

Juice Kaboose

2 3 Nekter Juice Bar

BEST COMPLIMENTARY & INTEGRATIVE HEALTH/ WELLNESS CENTERS KOI WELLBEING

Thank you La Jolla. We are grateful for your trust and that you have embraced us in our mission to make personalized naturopathic care accessible and empower people to expect more from their healthcare provider.

24 Hour Fitness

2 3 YMCA Best of La Jolla 2017

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2 3 Naya Wellness Center

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THANK YOU

La Jolla for voting us

Best Seafood

17 years in a row!

634 Pearl Street • 858.456.CLAM (2526) • Open 7 Days www.elpescadorfishmarket.com

Thank you La Jolla Light readers for voting for us. We love you, too!

DOING A COMMON THING UNCOMMONLY WELL.

Honored to be serving the La Jolla community for more than 25 years.

Cheers!

Voted Best Italian and Best Mediterranean 2017

2182 Avenida De La Playa 858.454.1589 | www.piatti.com

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NUMBER ONE & NUMBER THREE COSMETIC SURGEON & DERMATOLOGIST

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"I want to thank every patient who voted for me for Best Cosmetic Surgeon and Best Dermatologist. Your support means so much and inspires me to continue improving and providing the latest and best cosmetic, and dermatology treatments available."

-Dr. Groff

"By combining state-of-the-art technology with the most up-to-date medical evidence and an artistic eye, I’m able to help others look and feel their best at any age! I feel honored that my patients recognize and appreciate my efforts and have voted me as one of La Jolla’s Best Cosmetic Surgeons. ” -Dr. Sabrina G. Fabi

La Jolla Light readers have voted Dr. William F. Groff and Dr. Sabrina G. Fabi as two of the best cosmetic surgeons and dermatologists in the San Diego area. Congratulations to our outstanding doctors!

CLDerm.com Best of La Jolla 2017

858.251.1099

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BEST ACCOUNTANT

BEST PRESCHOOL

STEVEN ALPINIERI, CPA

GILLISPIE SCHOOL

Thank you for voting us the Best of La Jolla. We look forward to continuing to help our clients with their tax, estate, financial statement and accounting needs.

Russell E. Ingledew, CPA Inc.

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Thank you, La Jolla, for naming The Gillispie School Best Preschool!

San Diego FrenchAmerican School

Witt & Associates, CPA’s Inc.

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La Jolla Country Day School

BEST WINE BAR

BEST WEDDING VENUE

WE OLIVE & WINE BAR

BIRCH AQUARIUM

Honored to be voted Best Wine Bar again! We are very grateful to provide our community with a unique culinary experience that features California’s finest artisan wines

LJ Crafted Wines

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Thank you, La Jolla! We are honored to be voted Best Wedding Venue. From intimate ceremonies by our Giant Kelp Forest to large receptions on Tide Pool Plaza, we love making lasting memories for all our brides and grooms.

La Valencia Hotel

Truluck’s

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La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club

Voted Best Jewelry Store In La Jolla

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Thank you for voting us one of the best 5 years in a row!

Thank you again from the Staff of Bowers Jewelers for another year!

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DEVELOPMENT, INVESTMENTS, CONSTRUCTION & PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

MURFEYCOMPANY.COM • 858.459.6865

2050 HANCOCK ST. STE. B, SAN DIEGO, CA 92110 • CA LICENSE #908990 • BRE #01926108

Gratitude

in the language of flowers the bellflower stands for

Adelaide’s

LA JOLLA

7766 Girard Avenue | La Jolla | 858.454.0146 | adelaides.com

71 YEARS

Thank You La Jolla for voting us “Best Florist” Year after Year!

Bowers Jewelers

Since 1945 · La Jolla’s Oldest Family Owned and Operated

(858) 459-3678 • 7860 Girard Avenue • La Jolla, CA 92037

www.bowersjewelersoflajolla.com

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Monday - Friday 8AM - 6PM Saturday 8AM - 3PM

Thank you for voting us # 1 Wellness Center

5632 La Jolla Blvd La Jolla, CA 92037 858.257.2808 koiwellbeing.com

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BEST DERMATOLOGIST BEST VETERINARY HOSP. DR. WILLIAM F. GROFF

Thank you to everyone who voted for Cosmetic Laser Dermatology and congratulations to Dr. William F. Groff on being voted the number one by La Jolla Light readers!

LA JOLLA VETERINARY HOSPITAL

Thank you, La Jolla, for voting us BEST veterinary hospital in La Jolla.

BEST FLORIST

2 3 BEST CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC

ADELAIDE’S

ACTIVE REST CHIROPRACTIC

Dr. Darrell W. Gonzales

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Dr. Susan Stuart

Adelaide’s is proud again to be Best Florist! Thank you to our customers who are the best we could ask for! We are filled with gratitude for you!

Bloomers

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Windansea Veterinary Clinic

Thank you for voting us Best Chiropractic Clinic! We are honored to help the La Jolla community regain and maintain ideal health.

Harmony Health Chiropractic

Bridget’s Blooms Best of La Jolla 2017

Bird Rock Animal Clinic

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Linea Chiropractic Center

Thank You La Jolla For Voting us Best!

We are proud to serve this community and are grateful for the dedication of our employees.

A BETTER DEAL TUXEDOS & SUITS

Sales and Rentals - Same Day Service

858.551.6044

369 Bird Rock Ave. @ La Jolla Blvd. www.abdtuxedo.com

We are a Full Service CPA Firm Accounting and Audit • Financial Reporting • Tax Planning Tax Compliance • IRS Issues • Business Consulting Bookkeeping • Trust Accounting • Trust and Estate Taxes

Contact us for an appointment

Let our team help you with your taxes and Accounting

Voted Best WINE BAR in LA JOLLA!

We Olive & Wine Bar Fun, Healthy & Delicious

858-230-6610

1158 Prospect street, La Jolla, CA 92037

7575 Eads Ave. #102 La Jolla, CA 92037 Fax: 800-603-8431 | Email: info@sandiegocpasteve.com

858.551.8250

www.sandiegocpasteve.com

WHERE SCIENCE MEETS

Sophistication SHOWERS • REHEARSALS • WEDDINGS

CONTACT OUR TEAM AT 858.822.5439 BASEVENTS@UCSD.EDU • AQUARIUM.UCSD.EDU

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BEST FORMAL WEAR

BEST ATTORNEY

A BETTER DEAL TUXEDOS & SUITS

JOSEPH SAMMARTINO

Thank you La Jolla for voting us best! We are proud to serve this community and are grateful for the dedication of our employees.

Brooks Brothers

Thank you for voting us best Attorney in La Jolla again.

2 3 Jos. A. Bank

Richard Wildman

2 3Bryan Garrie

BEST ARCHITECT

BEST IN-HOME CARE

BENNETT + ASSOCIATES

SENIORS HELPING SENIORS SAN DIEGO

Thank you La Jolla for once again voting us Best Architect! We are honored to serve this community and residents in preserving its heritage and crafting new loved places.

Du Charme Architecture

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Marengo Morton Architects Best of La Jolla 2017

Thank you for voting Seniors Helping Seniors best in-home care agency! We will continue to bring love into the lives of seniors with dignity and respect.

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2 3 La Jolla Nurses Homecare

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Proud to be voted La Jolla’s Best Landscape company!

Hardscape • Landscape • California Native Drought Tolerant 858-229-7911 • www.HappyRootsLandscape.com

Thank you, La Jolla for supporting Bird Rock Coffee Roasters all these years!

10% OFF Photo by Matt Ellenbogen

www.birdrockcoffee.com • 5627 La Jolla Blvd

Thank you for voting us first place winner for BEST CHIROPRACTOR in La Jolla 2017!

Thank you La Jolla!

Free Initial Consultation for all new patients.

For voting us BEST veterinary hospital in La Jolla!

Let Active Rest Chiropractic put you on a path toward relief and healing. Dr. Collan Koeppen, D.C. specializes in upper cervical care, using a gentle manual adjustment to the vertebrae of the neck and spine without any cracking or popping.

Dr. Collan Koeppen, D.C.

Experience for yourself why Active Rest Chiropractic is voted “The Best”. We also offer massage services by A.R.T. specialists and accept auto/ bodily injury cases.

Schedule an appointment online at www.ActiveRestChiropractic.com or call 858-736-4056.

La Jolla Vet Hospital 7520 Fay Avenue 858.454.6155 www.lajollavet.com

Located in the Gaines Building on Fay Avenue 7590 Fay Avenue, Suite 504 · La Jolla, CA 92037 · Open Mon.-Sat.

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Serving La Jolla for over 70 years!

BEST MORTGAGE BANKER BEST HAIR SALON GREG PARKER

Thank you La Jolla for your continued support! We look forward to serving your home financing needs for more years to come!

Chuck Helsel

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SALON ELLE

Thank you for your support. We’re humbled by your support, loyalty, and trust over the past 14 years. We’re excited to continue doing what we love in the best town around!

Dawn DuCharme (Tie) Janice Sedloff (Tie)

Salon Spruce

2 3 Cristina Q The Salon

BEST AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE/REPAIR BEST PILATES STUDIO MARCO POLO INDEPENDENT BMW & MINI SERVICE A Great Big THANK YOU SO MUCH to all of our Fabulous customers!!!

German Motors And Imports

PILATES PLUS LA JOLLA

Thank you La Jolla voters! PPLJ wouldn’t be possible without our dedicated and loyal clientele, thank you.

2 3 Family Auto Service Best of La Jolla 2017

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2 3 White Light Pilates

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Thank you, La Jolla

Thank you for voting us Best In Home Senior Care

We Are Honored To Be Voted One Of The Best

du charme architecture 7742 Herschel Avenue • Suite H • La Jolla, Ca 92037 858.454.5205 • Ducharmearch.com

Thank You! 619.346.4535

VOTED BEST Mortgage Banker of La Jolla!

THANK YOU FOR AGAIN VOTING US BEST ATTORNEY LA JOLLA 2016-2017 THE SAMMARTINO LAW GROUP is committed to providing the highest level of excellence in legal services and protecting the rights and interests of our clients. Through aggressive, effective, and efficient legal work, our law firm consistently achieves successful outcomes and favorable results for our clients.

Thank you La Jolla for your continued support! I look forward to serving your home financing needs for more years to come!

Greg Parker

Business • Litigation • Mediation

Mortgage Loan Officer NMLS ID# 662132 GregParker@homeserviceslending.com www.gregparkerteam.com Phone: (858) 551.3326

7777 Gir Girard d Av Avenue, Suit Suite 10 105 | La Jolla, Jolla California Califo ia 92037 Tel: (858) 859-1789 | Fax: (858) 777-3509 Info@SammartinoLaw.com

©2017 HomeServices Lending, LLC. All Rights Reserved. NMLS ID # 490683 Licensed by the Department of Business Oversight under the California Residential Mortgage Lending Act

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BEST BOUTIQUE FITNESS STUDIO BEST SENIOR LIVING SPARKCYCLE

CASA DE MAÑANA

Thank you for voting us Best Boutique Fitness Studio for the third year in a row!

Rush Cycle

Thank you La Jolla Light readers for voting Casa de Mañana best senior living community! Visit us at casademanana.org.

2 3 Armone’s Core Connection

Vi at La Jolla Village

2 3 White Sands

BEST NAIL SALON

BEST LANDSCAPER / GARDENER

GLOSS HAND SPA

HAPPY ROOTS LANDSCAPE

Thank you La Jolla for voting us Best Nail Salon in our first year!

The Nail Lounge of La Jolla

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Thank you La Jolla for your support and voting us best landscape company.

Eco Minded Solutions

Seabreeze Nails Spa Best of La Jolla 2017

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La Jolla Landscape & Design

BEST PLUMBER PAT’S PLUMBING & DRAINS Thank you La Jolla!

ASI Hastings

Visit Maids.com or call 858-578-6243

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Anderson Plumbing Heating & Air

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Our community of teachers and students is truly special and we aim to keep bringing you the best classes in town.

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Best Yoga in La Jolla 3 Years in a Row!!

We love our yoga community and will continue to bring you the best classes in town.

Thank you!

FOR VOTING US BEST HEALTH CLUB

Thank you La Jolla, for all of your love and support. We are honored to be part of this wonderful community, promoting health, wellness and balance. We look forward to growing stronger together.

Brett & Kera Murphy, Owners

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