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visitor guide
38th edition | 2019-2020 | map inside | $3.50
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Welcome to La Jolla!
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Whether you’re a newcomer or frequent visitor, you’ll find our Jewel by the Sea a very special and picturesque place to spend some time strolling, shopping and dining. Hit the beach for tide watching, kayaking and surfing. Hike the canyons and coves, or just enjoy the area’s geographic charms through your camera lens. La Jolla and its scenic locales — from Bird Rock, Windansea surf beach, and The Shores, to the UCSD campus and Mount Soledad — offer more than just natural beauty. Take time to savor our cultural gems, including the La Jolla Playhouse, Museum of Contemporary Art (reopening in 2020), Athenaeum Music & Arts Library, La Jolla Symphony & Chorus, La Jolla Music Society’s new Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center and dozens of art galleries and performance venues. To make the most of your visit to our Riviera of the West, we have compiled this guide. Inside, we share secrets the natives treasure and much more. For weekly news and information about La Jolla, be sure to pick up a free copy of our town’s most-trusted newspaper, the La Jolla Light, every Thursday at the blue newsstands around town, or find us online daily at lajollalight.com. I hope you enjoy our wonderful community, and I welcome your feedback. E-mail me at ppfeiffer@lajollalight.com — Phyllis Pfeiffer, president and general manager, La Jolla Light, established 1913
An Edition of U-T Community Press 565 Pearl St., Suite 300, La Jolla, CA 92037 Online daily at lajollalight.com 858.459.4201 lajollalight.com/visitors Contents of the La Jolla Light Visitor Guide © 2019-2020
8 calendar of events 12 best views 14 art+culture 20 food+wine 26 restaurant directory 28 la jolla map 34 shopping+more 36 shopping directory 42 family+fun
44 la jolla’s best beaches 46 cool kids’ stuff 48 walking tours 50 real estate + vacation homes 50 staff directory 52 celebrity residents 53 faith directory 54 important phone numbers
Cover photo of Windansea and aerial La Jolla photo by John Cunningham Instagram: itsadogslife5
Dine like a local in
WORLD CUISINE Beeside Balcony Café Secret Darshan Bakery Del Mar Rendezvous Double Happiness Breeze Cafe
En Fuego Cantina & Grill Il Fornaio Del Mar SHIMBASHI Izakaya
FINE D INING Jake’s Del Mar KITCHEN 1540 Viewpoint Brewing Co.
Jake’s Del Mar
Prep Kitchen Del Mar Sbicca
brunch
pet-friendly
ocean view
live music
happy hour
vegetarian
There’s something for everyone in Del Mar Village! Enjoy our ocean-view restaurants, cafes, breweries & more!
Q UI C K B I T ES
CASUAL DINING
Board & Brew
Americana
Craft Burrito Co.
Brigantine, Del Mar
Del Mar Pizza
Crepes & Corks
Del Mar Snack Shack
Poseidon Restaurant
Elixir Organic Juice & Food
Zel’s Del Mar
Seaside Yogurt
BAR / TAST ING ROOM CAFE /CO F F E E HO U SE
Enoteca Del Fornaio
Jimmy O’s Sports Bar & Restaurant
Pinpoint Cafe
La Tienda Wine Bar
Starbucks Stratford Court CafĂŠ
The Living Room & Coastline Deck at L’Auberge Del Mar
Zumbar Coffee & Tea
Ocean View Bar & Grill Viewpoint Brewing Co.
Photo courtesy of Zemina Zaferakis
For more details and information on all Del Mar Village has to offer, please visit
visitdelmarvillage.com
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Here are some of La Jolla’s best entertainment bets. For the latest, visit lajollalight.com
june
Aug. 2-23 17 concerts on the theme of “Transformation” Single tickets on sale June 3 (858) 459-3728. ljms.org
“Put Your House in Order” June 2-30. La Jolla Playhouse 2910 La Jolla Village Drive (858) 550-1010 lajollaplayhouse.org La Jolla Symphony & Chorus 2019 season closer 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 8 and 2 p.m. Sunday, June 9 Michael Gerdes guest conducts “Remembrance of Things Past” with soloists Eden Tremayne, soprano; Anthony Whitson-Martini, baritone. UCSD Mandeville Auditorium, 9500 Gilman Drive. (858) 534-4637 Tickets from $15 lajollasymphony.com Full Moon Pier Walk Exclusive moonlit tour on the normally closed to the public Ellen Browning Scripps Memorial Pier. Must pre-register. Call for dates. (858) 534-3474. $30-$35 aquarium.ucsd.edu Green Flash Concert Series 6 p.m. June 19 . Wild Child 21 and older event. Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography 2300 Expedition Way (858) 534-3474. $33-$44 aquarium.ucsd.edu Fourth Friday Jazz Lori Bell, Ron Satterfield and Josh Nelson “Back to Brooklyn” 8 p.m. June 28 La Jolla Community Center 6811 La Jolla Blvd. (858) 459-0831 ljcommunitycenter.org
july “The Luckiest” June 30 to July 28 La Jolla Playhouse 2910 La Jolla Village Drive (858) 550-1010 lajollaplayhouse.org
Pianist Gustavo Romero 21st annual Athenaeum Summer Festival 4 p.m. Sundays June 30; July 7, 14 and 21 $40-$165 single, $152-$620 series. Pianist Gustavo Romero Plays Beethoven’s 32 Sonatas. Athenaeum Music & Arts Library, 1008 Wall St. (858) 454-5872 ljathenaeum.org/summerfestival Green Flash Concert Series 6 p.m. July 17 Pine Mountain Logs and Venice. 21 and older event Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography 2300 Expedition Way (858) 534-3474. $33-$44 aquarium.ucsd.edu JCompany Youth Theatre RAW summer series “Les Miserables” 6 p.m. July 21 Garfield Theatre at Jewish Community Center 4126 Executive Drive (858) 362-1348 jcompanysd.org Fourth Friday Jazz Peter Sprague, Rebecca Jade, Tripp Sprague perform “Classic Songs of Cole Porter and Improvised Standards” 8 p.m. July 26. La Jolla Community Center 6811 La Jolla Blvd. (858) 459-0831 ljcommunitycenter.org
august La Jolla Music Society SummerFest concerts
Flicks on the Bricks film-and-wine series returns with “La Jollans of Noir” featuring vintage crime thrillers starring actors with a La Jolla connection. 7:30 p.m. Thursdays in August Aug. 15: “Underworld USA” (La Jolla native Cliff Robertson) Aug. 22: “Mirage” (La Jolla native Gregory Peck) Aug. 29: “Sudden Fear” (stars Joan Crawford, who had a vacation home in La Jolla) $12-17, per screening, wine available for purchase Athenaeum Music & Arts Library, 1008 Wall St. (858) 454-5872. ljathenaeum.org Green Flash Concert Series 6 p.m. Aug. 14 The Mother Hips 21 and older event Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography 2300 Expedition Way (858) 534-3474. $33-$44 aquarium.ucsd.edu UCSD Moores Cancer Center’s Luau and Legends of Surfing Invitational Weekend of Aug. 16-17, schedule TBA Beach below Scripps Pier luauandlegendsofsurfing.org “The Coast Starlight” Aug. 20 to Sept. 15 La Jolla Playhouse 2910 La Jolla Village Drive (858) 550-1010 lajollaplayhouse.org Fourth Friday Jazz Rob Thorsen, Hugo Suarez, Richard Shorter perform “From Duke Ellington to Wayne Shorter.” 8 p.m. Aug. 23 La Jolla Community Center 6811 La Jolla Blvd.
(858) 459-0831. ljcommunitycenter.org Taste at the Cove Late August Scripps Park at La Jolla Cove (858) 492-1116 tasteatthecove.com
september “Kiss My Aztec!” Sept. 3 to Oct. 13 La Jolla Playhouse 2910 La Jolla Village Drive (858) 550-1010 lajollaplayhouse.org San Diego Restaurant Week Sept. 22-29 Price-fixed menus from hundreds of area restaurants sandiegorestaurantweek.com Green Flash Concert Series season closer 6 p.m. Sept. 18 10,000 Maniacs. 21 and older event. Birch Aquarium at Scripps
Institution of Oceanography. 2300 Expedition Way. (858) 534-3474 $33-$44 aquarium.ucsd.edu Fourth Friday Jazz Danny Green, Julien Cantelm and Justin Grinell “A Night of Originals and Jazz Standards” 8 p.m. Sept. 27 La Jolla Community Center 6811 La Jolla Blvd. (858) 459-0831 ljcommunitycenter.org
october La Jolla Art & Wine Festival 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 12-13 Wine and beer garden, entertainment, food, silent auction, family art center and hand-picked and juried collection of artists. Along Girard Avenue. ljawf.com San Diego Triathlon Oct. 20 La Jolla Cove
Swim one mile, bike 44 miles, run 10 miles. challengedathletes.org Fourth Friday Jazz Gilbert Castellanos trio perform “A Night with International Trumpet Virtuoso” 8 p.m. Oct. 25 La Jolla Community Center 6811 La Jolla Blvd. (858) 459-0831 ljcommunitycenter.org San Diego Jewish Film Festival mid-season screening Film and date to be announced Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center 4126 Executive Drive (858) 457-3030. lfjcc.org San Diego Jewish Book Fair October date TBA Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center. 4126 Executive Drive (858) 457-3030 sdcjc.org
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John Leguizamo, co-book writer and co-lyricist of “Kiss My Aztec!” at the La Jolla Playhouse. La Jolla Playhouse courtesy photo
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november JCompany Youth Theatre “Disney’s My Son Pinocchio” Nov. 1-17. Garfield Theatre at Jewish Community Center. 4126 Executive Drive (858) 362-1348 jcompanysd.org La Jolla Symphony & Chorus 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2 and 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 3 Steven Schick conducts. Rossini’s “Overture to William Tell,” Price’s “Violin Concerto No. 1” and Bartok’s “Concerto for Orchestra” Soloist: Peter Clarke on violin *Program and artist subject to change without notice. UCSD Mandeville Auditorium, 9500 Gilman Drive (858) 534-4637 lajollasymphony.com Veteran’s Day Ceremony Noon, Nov. 11 Mt. Soledad Veterans Memorial (858) 459-2314 soledadmemorial.com “Cambodian Rock Band” Nov. 12 to Dec. 15 La Jolla Playhouse 2910 La Jolla Village Drive (858) 550-1010 lajollaplayhouse.org
december USTA Hard Court Tennis Championships Dec. 2-8 La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club 2000 Spindrift Drive (858) 551-4605 ljbtc.com/Tennis La Jolla Symphony & Chorus 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 and 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8 Steven Schick conducts. Oram’s Thomas Nee Commission, Schumann’s “Violin Concerto” and Adams’ “Harmonium” Soloist: Keir GoGwilt on violin *Program and artist subject to change without notice
UCSD Mandeville Auditorium, 9500 Gilman Drive (858) 534-4637 lajollasymphony.com Annual La Jolla Christmas Parade & Holiday Festival 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8 Girard Avenue ljparade.com
january 2020 New Year’s Day Polar Bear Swim 10 a.m. Jan. 1 La Jolla Shores near the lifeguard tower JCompany Youth Theatre “Mama Mia!” Jan. 10-26 Garfield Theatre at Jewish Community Center 4126 Executive Drive (858) 362-1348 jcompanysd.org San Diego Restaurant Week Mid-January, week TBD Price-fixed menus from hundreds of area restaurants sandiegorestaurantweek.com
UCSD Moores Cancer Center’s Luau and Legends of Surfing Invitational. Courtesy photo
Farmers Insurance Open Jan. 23-26 Torrey Pines Golf Course (858) 886-4653 farmersinsuranceopen.com
“Fly” Feb. 18 to March 29 La Jolla Playhouse 2910 La Jolla Village Drive (858) 550-1010 lajollaplayhouse.org 30th annual San Diego Jewish Film Festival February date TBA Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center 4126 Executive Drive (858) 457-3030 sdcjc.org La Jolla Symphony & Chorus 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8 and 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 9 Steven Schick conducts. Abbasi’s Brenda and Steven Schick Commission, Brahms’ “Symphony No. 3” and Pisaro’s “Concerto for Amplified Percussion & Orchestra.” Soloist: Greg Stuart on percussion *Program and artist subject to change without notice. UCSD Mandeville Auditorium, 9500 Gilman Drive. (858) 534-4637 lajollasymphony.com
march Pacific Coast Doubles Tennis Tournament March 5-8
La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club (858) 551-4605 ljbtc.com/tennis JCompany Youth Theatre “Matilda.” March 6-22 Garfield Theatre at Jewish Community Center 4126 Executive Drive (858) 362-1348 jcompanysd.org La Jolla Symphony & Chorus 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 14 and 2 p.m. Sunday, March 15 Steven Schick and Michael Gerdes conduct. Britten’s “War Requiem.” Guest artists: Ariana Strahl, John Buffet, John Russell, San Diego Master Chorale Boys Choir. *Program and artist subject to change without notice. UCSD Mandeville Auditorium, 9500 Gilman Drive, (858) 534-4637, lajollasymphony.com
april 16th annual La Jolla Concours d’Elegance April 17-19 Road Rally, touring around San Diego venues. Classic Car Show on Sunday at La Jolla Cove (tickets required). Open viewing along Girard Avenue (free). lajollaconcours.com
La Jolla Half Marathon/5K April 26 Begins at the Del Mar Fairgrounds ends at La Jolla Cove (760) 692-2900 lajollahalfmarathon.com
may La Jolla Symphony & Chorus 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 2 and 2 p.m. Sunday, May 3 Sameer Patel conducts. Debussy’s “Prélude à l’après-midi d’unfaune,” Boulanger’s “ D’un matin de printemps,” Webern’s “Six pieces for Orchestra, Op. 6,” Takemitsu’s “Requiem” and Honegger’s “Symphony No. 3” *Program and artist subject to change without notice. UCSD Mandeville Auditorium, 9500 Gilman Drive. (858) 534-4637 lajollasymphony.com JCompany Youth Theatre “Fireflies: The story of The Artists of Terezin” Featuring the original children’s opera, Brundibar May 8-17 Garfield Theatre at Jewish Community Center 4126 Executive Drive (858) 362-1348 jcompanysd.org La Jolla Historical Society Secret Garden Tour 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May weekend TBD Benefit for the La Jolla Historical Society, the self-guided tour reveals gardens and homes that reflect the charm and hidden scenery of La Jolla. Art and music included. (858) 459-5335. lajollahistory.org Memorial Day Ceremony 2 p.m. May 25 Mt. Soledad Veterans Memorial (858) 459-2314 soledadmemorial.com
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Photo courtesy Farmers Insurance Open
Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines.
Want to find a peaceful spot after a day of shopping or beach-going? Here are some of our favorite places where you can kick back and enjoy the views.
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One of La Jolla’s bestknown spots is The Cove. On a clear day, you’ll get to take in views all the way to Catalina Island and Dana Point or you can just relax and watch swimmers get their daily exercise. From Torrey Pines Road, take Prospect Street and follow the signs to 1100 Coast Blvd. If you’re in the Village, take Prospect Street to Girard Avenue and walk down the hill.
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The view of the Bird Rock, where La Jolla’s southern neighborhood got its name, changed in late 2010 when the rock’s characteristic arch collapsed. Enjoy the views from the foot of Bird Rock Avenue. From your spot on Girard Avenue, go past Vons, take a right on Pearl Street and a left on La Jolla Boulevard. Go about 1.7 miles — you’ll get to negotiate some roundabouts — and then turn right at Bird Rock Avenue.
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No view in La Jolla is better than the one from the top of Mount Soledad. There you’ll find 360-degree views, walking trails and the Mount Soledad Veterans Memorial. Take Torrey Pines Road about a mile north of the Village to Hillside Drive. Turn right and then left to stay on Hillside Drive. Turn right at Via Capri and left at Soledad Park Road.
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Kick back and watch the surfers at Windansea Beach where surfing legends were made. Be sure to take your copy of Tom Wolfe’s “The Pump House Gang” to get the lowdown. You’ll find the surfer shack and benches for taking in the scenery and
surfers. Take Girard past Vons grocery store to Pearl Street. Turn left at the light at La Jolla Boulevard. Then it’s a right on Nautilus Street and a left at Neptune Place. You’ll know you’ve arrived when you see the shack, originally built in the 1940s.
A well-known view is framed by the concrete and teak structure of The Salk Institute. Designed by architect Louis Kahn for Dr. Jonas Salk, the research center was designed to marry the creativity of art and science. Free architectural tours are offered between 8 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Make reservations two days in advance at (858) 453-4100, ext. 1289. To get to 10010 North Torrey Pines Road, take Torrey Pines Road north. Turn left at the light onto North Torrey Pines Road and stay left when you reach the intersection at the UCSD campus. Turn left on Torrey Pines Scenic Drive. You can also keep going west and check out the view from the Torrey Pines Gliderport.
Salk Institute (above) and La Jolla Cove (below). John Cunningham photos
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The Baker-Baum Concert Hall at The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center, the stunning new home of the La Jolla Music Society. Michael Goldbaum photo
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Athenaeaum 1008 Wall Street La Jolla, CA 92037 Founded in 1899, the Athenaeum Music & Arts Library provides the San Diego community with resources in music and the arts and presents over 200 programs and cultural events annually, including art exhibitions, jazz, chamber, acoustic, and new music concerts, teen art programs, lectures, special events, and art classes in La Jolla and at the Athenaeum Art Center in Logan Heights. A full calendar of events is available at ljathenaeum.org.
La Jolla Historical Society Located in historic Wisteria Cottage 780 Prospect Street near the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego lajollahistory.org The Society presents rotating exhibitions on topics of art, culture and history in its galleries. Open noon to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday, Admission is free. Visit in person or online to learn more about public programs and community events throughout the year.
San Diego Symphony For tickets: (619) 235-0804 sandiegosymphony.org Join San Diego Symphony for San Diego’s finest entertainment on the waterfront at their annual Bayside Summer Nights concert series. Enjoy a lineup of world-class performers and experience comfortable table seating at the beautiful Embarcadero Marina Park South. The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center Home of La Jolla Music Society 7600 Fay Avenue (858) 459-3728 ljms.org Enjoy La Jolla Music Society presentations of classical, jazz, contemporary music and dance in this new hub for cultural, arts education, and community event activity. For upcoming performances and events including SummerFest, La Jolla Music Society’s nationally-recognized chamber music festival, visit www.TheConrad.org
The Conrad. Photo by Steve Uzzell
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Fresh Paint Gallery 1020-B Prospect Street freshpaintgallery.com This gallery opened Jan. 25, 2019 with a vision to provide excellent value for money to collectors looking to invest in art by the next generation of sought after artists. It features emerging to mid-career contemporary artists working in a variety of media, in solo and group exhibitions. It represents both local and international artists. Gurdeep Singh
THE LOT 7611 Fay Avenue 858.900.4004 thelotent.com THE LOT is the newest lifestyle and entertainment experience venue. It’s a premium cinema and dining destination that is a high-energy social hub for elevated cuisine, craft coffee, artisan pastries, and sophisticated spirits and wines. A place to have breakfast, lunch or dinner and stay for a movie or special event. la jolla visitor guide 2019-2020
ATHENAEUM MUSIC & ARTS LIBRARY ljathenaeum.org 858.454.5872
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CAFÉ MILANO 711 Pearl St. (858) 454-3806 cafemilanolajolla.com Enjoy a Taste of Milano in La Jolla! Chef Pasquale’s 25 years of experience with Northern Italian Cuisine and hospitality offers an incredible experience for the entire family. By making his own breads, pastas, and desserts daily, he guarantees a great start, middle, and finish to every meal. And with their unique private dining room, they can accommodate parties of up to 50. With touches like a garden patio, tableside fruit flambé, and Pasquale’s own special bread sauce, your experience is sure to be memorable.
PUESTO 1026 Wall St. (858) 454-1260 eatpuesto.com Born in Mexico City and rooted in Southern California, Puesto is an awardwinning Mexican Artisan Kitchen providing a fresh and contemporary take on authentic Mexican cuisine in an unique and upscale environment. With handmade maiz azul stone-ground tortillas made daily in house, sustainable meats and seafood, and scratch salsas, Puesto’s menu is a celebration of fundamental Mexican flavors and an homage to the cosmopolitan palate of Mexico City, courtesy of Executive Chef/Partner Luisteen Gonzalez and Executive Creative Chef Katy Smith.
CHEESE SHOP SANDWICHES 2165 Avenida de la Playa (858) 459-3921 cheeseshoplajolla.com Best of both worlds on one block! Cheese Shop sandwiches, family owned and operated since 1972. Serving the finest sandwiches in San Diego. Fresh roasted meats cooked on the premise. Homemade potato and macaroni salads. Throwback candies and sodas make you feel like a kid again! Don’t forget to try their famous flourless oatmeal cookies which are available at both locations.
Serving San Diego for over 45 years
Fi h M Fish Market k & Seafood Grill 634 Pearl Street, La Jolla 858.456.CLAM (2526)
Where Locals go for the best coffee La Jolla Pacific Beach 5627 La Jolla Blvd 829 Garnet Ave
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CHERRY WINE MODERN ASIAN CUISINE Tue-Sun 11am - 9pm 8008 Girard Ave Suit 210, La Jolla (858) 246-7755 www.la-jolla-cove-modern-asian-cuisine. business.site
BEACH BURGER 2152 Avenida de la Playa (858) 352-6248 beachburgersd.com
THE #1 ASIAN FUSION SPOT IN LA JOLLA We offer a unique selection of traditional Southern East Asian specialties, hand-picked based on decades of experience in Asian Cuisine. An exotic blend of noodles, sushi, poke and curry, a plethora of unique dishes are prepared in the authentic Asian tradition of fresh and healthy cooking. Experience the vibrant color and exotic flavors, all made using the freshest ingredients found on Planet Earth!
Best of both worlds on one block! Beach Burger opened by the owners of the Cheese Shop in January of this year. Serving all your favorite beach food including all natural fresh never frozen hamburgers, Vienna beef hot dogs, chicken filet sandwiches and more. Topped off with ice cream, milk shakes, malts and sno cones. Both eateries located one block from La Jolla Shores beach. Come join the fun!
SCOOPS LA JOLLA 2179 Avenida de la Playa (858) 246-6321 scoopslajolla.com Independent, family-owned-and-operated ice cream shop located in beautiful La Jolla Shores. Proudly serving Van Leeuwen Artisan Ice Cream, the tasty dairy and vegan treats are available in a range of traditional flavors to more inventive combinations like Honeycomb, Peanut Butter Marshmallow Crunch, and Vegan Planet Earth. All the ice cream is made with natural ingredients such as hormone and antibiotic-free milk and cream, egg yolks, raw cashew milk, organic coconut cream and cane sugar, as well as sourcing ingredients from independent vendors around the globe. The shop also serves homemade delectable sweet crepes using fresh ingredients. Scoops has partnered with San Diego’s own Bird Rock Coffee Roasters to serve its award-winning coffee.
It’s Always a Delicious Day at
The French Gourmet Restaurant, Catering, & Bakery
(858) 488-1725
www.TheFrenchGourmet.com Breakfast & Lunch Daily 8am - 3pm Dinner Tues. - Sat. 4pm - Close 960 Turquoise Street, San Diego
Voted Best French Restaurant, Pastry, and Lunch in La Jolla!
INTERNATIONAL BISTRO French, Italian & Middle Eastern OPEN LATE! 7:00 AM - 2:00 AM Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner · Late Night Full Bar · Large Selection of Wine Cigar/Hookah Lounge · Ocean View Outdoor Patio · Local Brew
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La Jolla’s Dessert Headquarters HOMEMADE: SOUPS • FRESH SALADS • SANDWICHES • ENTREES • FINE COFFEES • PASTRIES
1010 Prospect Street | 858.459.1187 | livingroomcafe.net
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AT COFFEE HOUSE 1298 Prospect St. #1A (858) 263-4353 atcoffeehouse.com
SAFFRON THAI 1055 Torrey Pines Road (858) 263-4324 saffronthai.com
The perfect location to start your day, take a well earned break, or relax after a day in La Jolla. Recently opened in 2019 it has become a local favorite for handcrafted coffee drinks, loose leaf teas as well as a range of pastries and small bites. The decor has a coffee and cycling theme and a vibe that will refuel and energize your day. Come experience it for yourself, chat with the friendly staff, or use the WiFi to connect with the rest of the world while enjoying your beverage. Open every day, except certain holidays.
Chef Su-Mei Yu’s unique approach to creating delicious dishes that nurture the mind, body and soul using healthy Thai cooking techniques has earned Saffron national acclaim and a loyal customer following since 1985. We follow the Thai concept of “aharn thum sunk” or “made to order.” This means dishes are made according to the customer’s order, when ordered, and using only the freshest ingredients. Sauces and broths are prepared from scratch daily along with salads, curries and desserts. The result is an award-winning menu that is both affordable and nutritious. We believe that eating healthy doesn’t have to be boring, but can be mouth-watering, delicious and fun. Food should exude a sense of “sanuk” – fun and joy. Following in the footsteps of ancient Thai cooks who were given the freedom to re-invent their version of a common recipe, we have done the same. We modify dishes to suit not only the health and well-being of you, Saffron’s guests, but also for the San Diego climate and local bounty. Visit our new location in La Jolla, California open daily 11am-9pm.
EL PESCADOR Mon-Sun 11am-9pm (Market opens at 10am) 634 Pearl St. (858) 456-2526 elpescadorfishmarket.com A San Diego landmark, El Pescador has been serving fresh fish for over 45 years. Fish is sourced daily from local fisherman and various purveyors, and is guaranteed to be of the highest quality. Purchase fresh fish from their case to cook at home or have it thrown onto El Pescador’s grill to be simply prepared to perfection for a dine-in experience.
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1055 Torrey Pines Road (858) 263-4324 www.saffronthai.com Open Daily 11am-9pm
CHERRY WINE
1298 Prospect St., La Jolla atcoffeehouse
MODERN ASIAN CUISINE
An exotic blend of noodles, seafood, and rice, a plethora of unique dishes spiced up and enhanced by condiments and salads. Myanmar chefs place an emphasis on rich, predominately savory/salty flavors, influenced by South and Southeast Asia and a repertoire of ingredients not found in any other cuisine, there’s so much to discover.
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american/ california Cavu Brewery & Restaurant 7536 Fay Ave. (619) 202-4152 Beaming Organic Superfood Cafe 7863 Girard Ave., #201 (858) 263-1702
Duke’s La Jolla 1216 Prospect St. (858) 454-5888
Whisknladle Bistro & Bar 1044 Wall St. (858) 551-7575
Deli-icious 1237 Prospect St. #J (858) 456-6235
Hennessey’s Tavern 7811 Herschel Ave. (858) 551-8772
El Pescador Fish Market 634 Pearl St. (858) 456-2526
Karl Strauss Brewing Company 1044 Wall St. (858) 551-2739
Beach Burger 2152 Avenida de la Playa (858) 352-6248
The Grill at Torrey Pines 11480 N. Torrey Pines Road (858) 777-6641
Beaumont’s Neighborhood Eatery 5662 La Jolla Blvd. (858) 459-0474
Herringbone La Jolla 7837 Herschel Ave. (858) 459-0221
Brockton Villa 1235 Coast Blvd. (858) 454-7393 Bubba’s Smokehouse BBQ 888 Prospect St. (858) 551-4227 Burger Lounge 1101 Wall St. (858) 456-0196 Café la Rue 1132 Prospect St. (855) 818-6857 Catania 7863 Girard Ave., #301 (858) 551-5105 Cheese Shop Sandwiches 2165 Avenida de la Playa (858) 459-3921 Cody’s La Jolla Location Opening Soon (858) 459-0040
THE MED 1132 Prospect St. (858) 818-6887 Mendocino Farms 8795 Villa La Jolla Drive (858) 731-8130 Mustangs and Burros 9700 N. Torrey Pines Road (858) 964-6537 Nautilus Tavern 6830 La Jolla Blvd. #103 (858) 750-2056 Prepkitchen La Jolla 7556 Fay Ave. (858) 875-7737 The Promiscuous Fork 6984 La Jolla Blvd. (858) 454-3663 Rimel’s Rotisserie 1030 Torrey Pines Road (858) 454-6045
Public House La Jolla 830 Kline St. (858) 551-9210 The Shack Bar & Grill 6941 La Jolla Blvd. (858) 454-5280 Shore Rider 2168 Avenida De La Playa (858) 412-5308 The Spot 1005 Prospect St. (858) 459-0800 Torreyana Grille 10950 N. Torrey Pines Road (858) 450-4571
asian Cherry Wine Modern Asian Cuisine 8008 Girard Ave. # 210 (858) 246-7755 China Chef 623 Pearl St. (858) 454-1368 Din Tai Fung 4301 La Jolla Village Dr. #2000 (858) 375-5988
Come On In! Cafe 10308 Torrey Pines Road #B (858) 551-1063
Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery 8980 Villa La Jolla Drive (858) 450-9277
The Cottage 7702 Fay Ave. (858) 454-8409
Smashburger 1000 Prospect St. (858) 900-3355
Kimae Ramen 8657 Villa La Jolla Drive # 103 (858) 886-7636
Cusp Dining & Drinks 7955 La Jolla Shores Drive (858) 551-3620
The Shores Restaurant 8110 Camino Del Oro (858) 456-0600
Mandarin House 6765 La Jolla Blvd. (858) 454-2555
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Poke Go 510 Pearl St. (858) 412-5258
breakfast/ coffee shops AT Coffee House 1298 Prospect St. #1A (858) 263-4353 Bird Rock Coffee Roasters 5627 La Jolla Blvd. (760) 269-8609 Brick & Bell Café 928 Silverado St. (858) 551-0928 2216 Avenida de la Playa (858) 333-1673
Pinpoint Cafe 7855 Ivanhoe Ave. (858) 519-6635 8755 Biological Grade (858) 952-2550 Shorehouse Kitchen 2236 Avenida de la Playa (858) 459-3300 Starbucks 1150 Prospect St. (858) 551-5526 2206 Torrey Pines Road #B (858) 454-4423 5604 La Jolla Blvd. #C (858) 454-4037 Trilogy Sanctuary Café 7650 Girard Ave. #400 (858) 633-3893
Broken Yolk Cafe 1851 Garnet Ave. Pacific Beach (858) 270-9655
Richard Walker’s Pancake House 909 Prospect St. (858) 459-8800
Busy Bee’s Bagel & Bakery 6861 La Jolla Blvd. (858) 456-2738
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Café Vahik 6780 La Jolla Blvd. (858) 459-1895 Elixir Espresso and Wine Bar 7863 Girard Ave., #105 (858) 291-8278 La Clochette Du Coin Coffee Shop 6830 La Jolla Blvd. #101 (858) 291-8071 Harry’s Coffee Shop 7545 Girard Ave. (858) 454-7381 Living Room Coffee House 1010 Prospect St. (858) 459-1187 Pannikin Coffee & Tea Café 7467 Girard Ave. (858) 454-5453 Peet’s Coffee 7910 Girard Ave. #B (858) 456-3819
Bernini’s Bistro 7550 Fay Ave. (858) 454-5013 Cafe Fruittitude 777 Girard Ave. #103 (858) 459-8887 Caroline’s Seaside Cafe 8610 Kennel Way (858) 202-0569 Cliff Hanger Café 2800 Torrey Pines Scenic Dr. (858) 452-9858
Green Door Cafe 7644 Girard Ave. (858) 291-8886 Goldfish Point Café 1255 Coast Blvd. (858) 459-7407 Girard Gourmet 7837 Girard Ave. (858) 454-3325 Juice Crafters 935 Silverado St. (858) 459-0569 Juice Kaboose 7556 Fay Ave. (858) 456-9300 Lean & Green 7825 Fay Ave. #180 (858) 459-5326 Be Fresh 627 Pearl St. (858) 551-8786 Marketplace Grille 1030 Torrey Pines Road (858) 456-9576 Coffee Cup Café 1109 Wall St. (858) 551-8514 Nekter Juice Bar 834 Kline St. (858) 201-6095 Ohana Café 456 Pearl St. (858) 456-9009 Parakeet Cafe 927 Silverado St. (858) 412-5627 We Olive 1158 Prospect St. (858) 551-8250
dessert Bobboi Natural Gelato 8008 Girard Ave. #150 (858) 255-8693
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Cold Stone Creamery 909 Prospect St. #225 (858) 454-2300
Donovan’s Steak & Chop House 1250 Prospect St. #C10 (858) 450-6666
Froglander’s Frozen Yogurt 915 Pearl St. (858) 459-3764
Eddie V’s Prime Seafood 1270 Prospect St. (858) 459-5500
Gelateria Frizzante 1025 Prospect St. (858) 454-5798
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar 8970 University Center Lane (858) 535-0078
Batal Ice Cream Inc. 1172 Prospect St. (858) 459-4381 Michele Coulon Dessertier 7556 Fay Ave. #D (858) 456-5098 Scoops La Jolla 2179 Avenida de la Playa (858) 246-6321 Sprinkles Cupcakes 8855 Villa La Jolla Drive (858) 457-3800
George’s at the Cove 1250 Prospect St. (858) 454-4244 James’ Place - La Jolla Playhouse Restaurant 2910 La Jolla Village Drive, UCSD campus (858) 638-7778 Nine-Ten (at the Grande Colonial) 910 Prospect St. (858) 964-5400
Sugar and Scribe Bakery 7660 Fay Ave. #I (858) 274-1733
Manhattan of La Jolla (at the Empress Hotel) 7766 Fay Ave. (858) 459-0700
Yogi Topi Frozen Yogurt 7501 La Jolla Blvd. (858) 456-1334
The Marine Room 2000 Spindrift Drive (858) 459-7222
Yogurt Your Way 2134 Avenida de la Playa (858) 456-2000
The Lot 7611 Fay Ave. (858) 777-0069
fine dining Adobe El Restaurante 9700 N. Torrey Pines Road (858) 964-6516
italian Barbarella Restaurant & Bar 2171 Avenida De La Playa (858) 454-7373
Candor by Giuseppe 1030 Torrey Pines Road #B Catania 7863 Girard Ave. #301 (858) 551-5105 La Dolce Vita 1237 Prospect St. #P (858) 454-2524 Lupi 5518 La Jolla Blvd. (858) 454-6421 Osteria Romantica 2151 Avenida de la Playa (858) 551-1221 Piatti Ristorante & Bar 2182 Avenida de la Playa (858) 454-1589 Piazza 1909 7731 Fay Ave. (858) 412-3108 Sicilia Bella 7918 Ivanhoe Ave. (858) 263-4614
mexican Bahia Don Bravo 5504 La Jolla Blvd. (858) 454-8940 Don Carlos Taco Shop 737 Pearl St. #113 (858) 456-0462 El Charro 2175 Avenida de la Playa (858) 459-7900 Galaxy Taco 2259 Avenida de la Playa (858) 228-5655
A.R. Valentien 11480 N. Torrey Pines Road (858) 777-6635
Bella Vista Social Club & Caffe 2880 Torrey Pines Scenic Dr. (858) 534-9624
Jose’s Courtroom 1037 Prospect St. (858) 454-7655
Bistro Du Marché 7437 Girard Ave. (858) 551-7500
Bistro Pazzo 7930 Ivanhoe Ave. (858) 456-4005
Oscar’s Mexican Food 703 Turquoise St. (858) 488-6392
Crab Catcher 1298 Prospect St. (858) 454-9587
Cafe Milano 711 Pearl St. (858) 454-3806
Puesto 1026 Wall St. (858) 454-1260
Rubio’s 8855 Villa La Jolla Drive (858) 546-9377
Pizza Pronto 7556 Fay Ave. (858) 459-9000
The Taco Stand 621 Pearl St. (858) 551-6666
Regents Pizzeria 4150 Regents Park Row #100 (858) 550-0406
Verde’s El Ranchero 7404 La Jolla Blvd. (858) 459-5877
Sammy’s Woodfired Pizza 702 Pearl St. (858) 456-5222
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Cherry Wine 8008 Girard Ave. #210 (858) 246-7755
House of Pizza 8107 Camino del Sol (858) 551-0125
DelSushi 3251 Holiday Ct. #206 (858) 202-1333
Isola Pizza Bar 7734 Girard Ave. (858) 412- 5566
Haru Sushi 7441 Girard Ave. #A (858) 246-6150
Mr. Moto Pizza House 617 Pearl St. (858) 729-0717
Himitsu 1030 Torrey Pines Road #G (858) 263-4463
Shiku Sushi 1277 Prospect St. (858) 456-7118 Sushi Nekosan 1119 Wall St. (858) 999-0999 Sushi on the Rock 7863 Girard Ave. #308 (858) 750-2323 Sushi Mori 2161 Avenida de la Playa (858) 551-8481
thai Aroi Cafe 7523 Fay Ave. (858) 729-1883 Saffron Thai 1055 Torrey Pines Road (858) 263-4324 Spice & Rice Thai Kitchen 7734 Girard Ave. #C (858) 456-0466
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HD Laser 5636 La Jolla Blvd. (858) 373-9866 hdlaser.net
La Jolla Merchants Association Enjoya La Jolla – Second Saturday Sip, Shop & Stroll Sunsets and Saturdays are coming alive with a free afternoon filled with live music, tasty treats, exclusive offers and other surprises throughout La Jolla Village. Event Highlights: Music & Entertainment | Exclusive Shopping Deals & Demos |Prizes & Contests | Sips & Snacks | So Much More Register in advance www.tinurl.com/enjoyalajolla When: Every Second Saturday | 3 PM to 7 PM Where: La Jolla Village
HD Laser offers engraving services on Metal, Wood, Plastic, Acrylic, Leather, Glass, MDF, Cardboard, Paper, Rubber. This is a brief line of material to get you thinking. Large image or small monogram, whatever you need done. Don’t settle for a souvenir that you can pick up in any beach town. Come in and let HD Laser create something truly unique to match you and the spirit of La Jolla. They can bring your ideas to life.
Jewels by the Sea 1237 Prospect St. Suite B (858) 459-5166 jewelsbythesea.biz This charming boutique specializes in an eclectic mix of unique jewelry including local designers, estate, vintage, colored gem, diamond, gold, silver, copper, pearls and fashion. You’ll also discover scarves, ornaments and gifts. With prices ranging from $5 to $5,000, you’re sure to find a treasure. Shop owner Linda Ronelle Jalving is a Graduate Gemologist with the Gemological Institute of America, and has handpicked every special piece of wearable art in the store with loving care. She truly enjoys sharing her knowledge and passion for beautiful jewelry of all kinds. Visit Linda at her delightful shop located in the International Shops; you will be enchanted.
MYTHOS Jewelry • Gems • Fossils Gifts • Minerals • Local Art Jewelry Repair On-Site 5636 La Jolla Blvd. In Bird Rock, La Jolla 858-230-7704 www.mythosdesigns.com
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Blue Apparel 1237 Prospect St. Suite M (858) 454-2583 Monday – Sunday 10am – 8pm blueapparel.com Wander along Prospect Street in downtown La Jolla, and you are sure to see the Blue Apparel logo at the entrance to the International Shops. Blue Apparel is no ordinary T-shirt store, they have gone out of their way to offer the most extensive selection of resort wear, specialty items and gifts to suit all tastes and pockets. Working with local designers, they take the highest quality pigment-dyed fabric, and add their own flair and humor to the design process, to create exclusive T-shirts that will be the envy of your friends, and definitely a talking point at any get together. You will also find beautiful fashion items many of which are handmade, that make wonderful gifts for a special person, or add the finishing touch to your own special look. Make a point of stopping at Blue Apparel, your one-stop shopping experience, and take home a piece of La Jolla.
MYTHOS 5636 La Jolla Blvd. mythosdesigns.com (858)699-0336 Welcome to Mythos-La Jolla, Southern California’s destination for earthly treasures. Purveyor of Fine Gemstones, Rare Minerals and Fossils. Specializing in Tahitian and South Sea Pearls, Ancient Coin Jewelry, High Karat Gold Artisan Jewelry. You can find local artists showing, pottery, painting and home decor in their showroom. Mythos also offers appraisals, laser engraving and on-site jewelry repair. They look forward to meeting you!
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Bowers Jewelers 7860 Girard Ave. (858) 459-3678 bowersjewelersoflajolla.com Have you ever found a unique and stunning piece of jewelry that you simply could not leave the store without taking home? When you come to Bowers Jewelers, you will be delighted with the selection of eclectic and contemporary pieces it has to offer. Bowers Jewelers has proudly served La Jolla since 1945 with exceptional jewelry designs and beautiful pieces for all types of occasions. Their jewelry business has become a family tradition and the store is rich with history. Choose from rings, necklaces, earrings, watches, and much more! You will have no trouble finding the perfect wedding ring for your loved one or a new pair of earrings for yourself. The Faded Awning 7464 Girard Ave. (858) 456-7464 This charming boutique is located in the upper Girard District. You will be very intrigued when you enter this seaside haven to enjoy, French linens and clothing, jewelry, home décor, garden accessories, original paintings and artwork. French music ABOUNDS! Hours are Mon – Sat 10AM – 6PM Sundays 10AM – 4PM.
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When people think of La Jolla, the scenery along the Pacific Coast is among their first thoughts. Whether it’s Windansea Beach and its reef break that put it on the map in the 1940s or the Children’s Pool at Casa Beach where harbor seals attract visitors to watch them loll around, the beaches and marine life are indelibly tied to La Jolla’s image. Here are just a few of the more famous beaches:
Fun at La Jolla Shores and sea lions at The Cove.
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With soft sand and mild waves, La Jolla Shores’ mile-long beautiful beach offers great family fun. It is home to San Diego’s only oceanfront launch ramp where kayakers can directly access the coastal waters.
In summertime, the waves at The Shores are generally calmer than at other area beaches, but rip currents can be strong so keep an eye on the lifeguard tower for up-to-date conditions. Beginner-level scuba, surf
and kayak classes can be arranged at nearby shops. The beachside Kellogg Park features a junior-lifeguard themed playground. Public parking and restrooms are available. Located at 8200 Camino del Oro.
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Shell Beach is located between the Children’s Pool and Boomer Beach, south of La Jolla Cove. Shell Beach is a great place for tidepooling and shell collecting, especially for small children. Snorkeling is popular in the beautiful reefs and deep waters. This location is ideal for those who don’t want to share the beach with a big crowd.
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La Jolla Cove is located on Coast Boulevard north of Prospect Street and a short walk from The Village commercial area. The Cove is a tiny — but well-known-beach tucked between sandstone cliffs. It’s the launching point for many of the swimmers who start their mornings throughout the year with a dip in the Pacific. One of three La Jolla beaches with lifeguards year-round and located within the San Diego La Jolla Underwater Park Ecological Reserve, The Cove is also a good spot for diving and snorkeling, as long as surf conditions are calm. Public restrooms available. A small colony of sea lions has recently made a home at The Cove.
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Much harder to access, Black’s Beach is known best for being the largest nude beach in the United States. It is also known to surfers as one of the best beach break spots in Southern California. The powerful waves are due to the underwater canyon located just offshore, and can be a dangerous spot, especially for beginners. It is located near the University of
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We checked out some great spots where you can spend the day with your children. Don’t forget your camera!
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A tidepool excursion during low tide will yield a host of creatures located in intertidal zones in the natural environment, each with its own distinctive animal and plant life forms. You’re likely to see an array of hermit and other small crab species, several different types of mollusks and snails, including the brown lump-like Sea Hare and the “rock star” of the tidepool community: brittle stars. On those lucky occasions you may find a special treat — octopi, starfish, lobsters and purple spiky sea urchins. La Jolla boasts two great spots — access the Bird Rock tidepools at the beach off Sea Ridge Drive, just north of Tourmaline Surf Park, and the beach south of The Marine Room restaurant, 2000 Spindrift Drive in La Jolla Shores.
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Take the youngsters to the La Jolla Recreation Center, where you can find playgrounds, basketball courts, a weight room and a variety of classes from tennis to hula. It was built in 1915 by Ellen Browning Scripps, whose residence was next door. There are fees for some classes and facilities use. (858) 552-1658. www.sandiego.gov/park-andrecreation/centers/recctr/ lajolla
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Perhaps one of La Jolla’s most talked about spots is the Children’s Pool at Casa Beach. Created with a donation from La Jolla philanthropist Ellen Browning Scripps, who gave money to build a seawall in 1931 to create a swimming beach for children, the beach is now home to a harbor seal rookery. Surrounded
Hang ten with Surf Diva. by a walkway and various vantage points, it offers a great spot for reflection or viewing the seals. Pupping season is in mid-December to mid-May, when a barrier rope is put in place to protect the seals. Divers also use the beach to enter nearby waters.
A world of wonder at Birch Aquarium. Courtesy photo
more cool stuff Surf Diva Surf Shop & Boutique 2160 Avenida de la Playa (858) 454-8273 surfdiva.com Surf Diva Surf Shop & Boutique at La Jolla Shores is the #1 surf shop for women in the US by SIMA (Surf Industry Manufacturers Association). The unique shop carries surf and beach attire for the whole family including surfboards & standup paddleboards. Quoted “The Starbucks of surf schools” by Newsweek Magazine, Surf Diva Surf School is considered the pillar of surf instructions and offers lessons and rentals year-round for women, men and kids.
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Around La Jolla you’ll find many cool places to walk — from the boardwalk at La Jolla Shores to the route around Coast Boulevard that overlooks The Cove, the Children’s Pool and some spectacular surfing spots. Here are a few other places that offer a good glimpse of the community:
Raul Guerrero’s mural, “Raymond Chandler at the Whaling Bar”, located at 1162 Prospect St., is emblematic of a time and place in La Jolla’s rich history. Photo ©Philipp Scholz Rittermann
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A collection of spectacular walks can be found at the Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve, 12600 N. Torrey Pines Road. Sandwiched between Torrey Pines Municipal Golf Course on the south and the city of Del Mar on the north, the coastal park with its half-dozen coastal trails offers exquisite ocean vistas and is home to the nation’s rarest pine tree, Pinus torreyana, and an abundance of native vegetation. The difficulty level is easy to moderate with trails running parallel to the coast at the lower levels that are easily walkable and some that switchback their way down to the coast that are relatively steep with significant altitude gain. A day-use park that costs $10 to access, Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve
is open from 8 a.m. until sunset daily. Check it out at torreypine.org.
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La Jolla Historical Society’s walking tour will take you past some of the treasures in the central Village. Set aside about 90 minutes as for the 0-block walk with 15 stops that will give you a glimpse of our history. You’ll see structures dating back to 1890 as well as natural attractions. Historical Society’s office, 7846 Eads Ave., lajollahistory.org,
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The newest way to get an artistic view of the community is by seeking out the Murals of La Jolla, under the auspices of the Athenaeum Music & Arts Library. The public art program has installed 16 murals around The
Village, adding color and conversation-starters to otherwise nondescript walls. To find a map and more information go to muralsoflajolla.com
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Looking for the 17 sculptures in The Stuart Collection at UCSD sprinkled about the 1,200-acre campus is one big treasure hunt. You’ll see creations like Niki de Saint Phalle’s colorful “Sun God” or Do Ho Suh’s 70,000-pound cottage, “Fallen Star,” on top of the Jacobs’ School of Engineering Building. But expect to spend some time — at least the better part of a day or take it in chunks and treat it as a hike. For more information and a map, go to stuartcollection.ucsd. edu. You can also sign up for tours of the campus at ucsdnews.ucsd.edu/tours
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FAMOUS FOLKS WHO HAVE LIVED OR STILL LIVE IN LA JOLLA include the likes of Theodor “Dr. Seuss” Geisel; pioneer of the polio vaccine and founder of The Salk Institute for Biological Studies Jonas Salk; sportscaster and Padres announcer Dick Enberg; “Pirates of the Caribbean” producer Gore Verbinksi; “Survivor” and “The Apprentice” producer Conrad Riggs; “Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior” actress Christine Garver; former NFL quarterback Doug Flutie; film executive Donald Deline; novelist Ann Rice; baseball executive Buzzie Bavasi; Electronic Arts founder Trip Hawkins; World Wrestling Entertainment star Rey Mysterio; Gateway Inc. founder Ted Waitt; the first Miss Universe Armi Kuusela; Qualcomm founder Irwin Jacobs; painter Richard Allen Morris; novelist Raymond Chandler; folk singer and marine biologist Sam Hinton; astronomers Geoffrey and Margaret Burbridge; and J. Craig Venter, one of the world’s leading genomic researchers who led the team that mapped the human genome. Former Massachusetts governor — and 2012 presidential candidate — Mitt Romney owns land here as do a number of professional athletes. THE COMMUNITY’S RESEARCH INSTITUTES AND UCSD have been home to a strong contingent of Nobel Laureates: Elizabeth Blackburn, Sydney Brenner, Roger Guillemin, Francis Crick and Robert W. Holley, The Salk Institute; Renato Dulbecco, the Salk and UCSD School of Medicine; Paul Crutzen, Scripps Institution of Oceanography; Robert Engle, Clive
Painter Richard Allen Morris, a local artist commissioned to create one of the Murals of La Jolla.
Photos: Hinton by Woodbridge Milo “Woody” Williams; Mysterio by Tabercil; MorrisUnion-Tribune archive
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World Wrestling Entertainment star Rey Mysterio W.J. Granger and Harry Markowitz, Department of Economics, and Mario Molina and Roger Tsien, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry; Kurt Wüthrich, K. Barry Sharpless and Gerald M. Edelman, The Scripps Research Institute.
Marine biologist and folk singer Sam Hinton at Scripps institution of Oceanography, 1950.
AND THEN THERE’S THESE FAMOUS NATIVES who attended La Jolla schools: Raquel Welch, Cliff Robertson, Robin Wright, actress and author Danica McKellar and movie producer Sun Min Park. Others who went to local schools: Melissa Winter,
deputy chief of staff to former First Lady Michelle Obama; Mark Teitelman director and television producer, Monday Night Football; TV and film writers Chris and Matt McKenna, former NFL player Shane Walton and Olympic sailors JJ Fetter and Andrew Campbell.
Baha’i Faith (858) 274-0178
La Jolla Community Church (858) 558-9020
Mount Soledad Presbyterian (858) 459-3865
Harbor Presbyterian (858) 457-4491
La Jolla Lutheran (858) 454-6459
Chabad of La Jolla (858) 455-5433
Jehovah’s Witness (858) 454-8211
La Jolla Presbyterian (858) 454-0713
Prince Chapel African Methodist Episcopal (858) 459-0271
Coast Vineyard Church (858) 456-5045
The Kabbalah Centre of San Diego (in UTC) (858) 535-0447
La Jolla United Methodist (858) 454-7108
Congregation Adat Yshurin (858) 535-1196
La Jolla Christian Fellowship (858) 454-9636
Mary, Star of the Sea Catholic (858) 454-2631
The San Diego Temple (858) 622-0991
Congregation Beth Israel (858) 535-1111 Congregational Church of La Jolla (858) 459-5045 Experience Church (858) 361-0612 Friends Meeting — La Jolla (858) 456-1020
St. Anthony Antiochian Orthodox (858) 458-0992 St. James by-theSea Episcopal (858) 459-3421 Torrey Pines Christian Church (858) 453-3550 University Lutheran Church (858) 453-0561
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Fourth Church of Christ Scientist (858) 454-2266
emergency
visitors services
San Diego Police (619) 531-2000 or 911 sandiego.gov/police
San Diego Convention & Visitors Bureau Offers information on La Jolla and nearby sites (619) 236-1212 sandiego.org
Scripps Clinic Services include urgent care 10666 N. Torrey Pines Road (858) 554-9100 Scripps Memorial Hospital Services include emergency room care 9888 Genesee Ave. (858) 626-4123 scripps.org UCSD Thornton Hospital Services include urgent and emergency room care 9300 Campus Point Drive (858) 657-7000
Travelers Aid Society San Diego (619) 295-8393 travelersaidsandiego.org
general La Jolla Light Weekly community newspaper, established in 1913 (858) 459-4201 lajollalight.com La Jolla Post Office (800) 275-8777 usps.com Lifeguards Emergency 9-1-1 Non-emergency (619) 221-8899 La Jolla Village Merchants Association lajollabythesea.com
Weather and Surf Conditions Recorded information, updated daily (619) 221-8824 wrh.noaa.gov/sgx/
airports San Diego International (619) 400-2404 san.org McClellan-Palomar Located to the north in Carlsbad, this county airport offers United Express flights to Los Angeles along with airtaxi and charter services. sd.county.ca.gov/dpw/ airports/palomar.html Montgomery Field Located east of La Jolla, this general aviation airport includes a 3,400foot lighted runway served by instrument landing and a control tower operating from 6 a.m., to 9 p.m. daily. sandiego.gov/airports/ montgomery John Cunningham photo
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