2010-2011 La Jolla Visitor Guide

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elcome to La Jolla. We hope you enjoy your visit and can take time to enjoy some of our community’s spots — from its views, nature and culture to its shopping, dining and galleries. To lend a hand, we’ve pulled together some of our favorite spots.

Your guide to La Jolla Shopping Dining Spas Galleries Real Estate

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Flip the page to see what the staff of the La Jolla Light — which is fast approaching its 100th anniversary — thinks are the 10 best places to view on your visit. Start your tour at the intersection of Girard Avenue and Torrey Pines Road and we’ll guide you from there.

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Top 10 views in La Jolla ........... 4 Overview map of La Jolla .... 8-9 Annual Events ........................ 10 Cultural Attractions ................ 16 Around La Jolla ..................... 20 Famous Residents ................. 56 A History of La Jolla .............. 66 Faith Directory ....................... 70 Important Numbers ................ 71 la jolla visitor guide

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About the cover WindanSea resident Kent Horner shot the cover photo from a secret spot on Mt. Soledad looking down on the La Valencia Hotel in January 2010. He also took several other photos throughout the La Jolla Visitor Guide. After a celebrated career as a sports photojournalist Kent is settled into merging his talents of photography with web and graphic design. Additional work is available for viewing and sale at KentHorner.com.

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10 best views

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Scripps Pier is part of the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. While not open to the public, the nearby beach is a great spot for a walk or watching surfers. You can find the pier and beach by going north on Torrey Pines Road. Turn left at La Jolla Shores Drive and left again on El Paseo Grande. Street parking available. Or you can park at nearby Kellogg Park, which is to the south.

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of La Jolla’s best-known spots is “The Cove.” On a clear day, you’ll get to The Cove One take in views all the way to Catalina and Dana Point, or you can just relax and watch swimmers get their daily exercise. Go north on Torrey Pines Road to Prospect Place. Turn left at the light and follow the signs.

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10 best views Museum of Contemporary Art For great sunsets or just a meditation break, stop by the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego in La Jolla, 700 Prospect St. While you’re taking in the great exhibits, you can view the Pacific or relax in the meditation garden. Take Girard Avenue west to Kline Street. Turn left to Draper, then right. The museum will be in front of you.

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La Valencia Another great spot for sunsets and a nice glass of wine is the La Valencia’s Ocean View Terrace at 1132 Prospect St. Take Girard toward the ocean. Turn right at Prospect.

The hotel will be on your left.

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view in Mount Soledad No La Jolla is better than the one from the top of Mount Soledad. Take Torrey Pines Road about a mile north to Hillside Drive. Turn right and then left to stay on Hillside Drive. Turn right at Via Capri and left at Soledad Park Road.

There you’ll find 360-degree views, walking trails and the Mount Soledad Veterans Memorial.

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10 best views no Salk Institute There’s more striking view in La Jolla than the one 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. Stand in the courtyard and watch the sun fall into the sea beyond the reflecting pool.

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 at the light at Torrey Pines Scenic Drive.

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Torrey Pines Golf Course Torrey Pines Municipal Golf Course not only offers great golf, but a great spot to watch hang gliders and paragliders soar above the cliffs. 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. When you reach the intersection at Genesee, turn left and watch for the signs.

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Ta k e in the views of the Pacific and the soaring engineless craft that take off from the Torrey Pines Gliderport.

Take the route you took to The Salk Institute and keep on going to the end of Torrey Pines Scenic Drive.

Torrey Pines Gliderport

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10 best views Windansea Beach Horner

Photographer Kent says this sunset at Windansea Beach is the best he’s ever seen. It’s where surfing legends were made, so be sure to take your copy of Tom Wofle’s “Pump House Gang” to get the lowdown. Take Girard past Vons 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, first built in the 1940s.

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This rock gave La Jolla’s southern neighborhood its name: Bird Rock.

Today, those who go there regularly say erosion is eating away at its characteristic hole. Enjoy the views from the foot of Bird Rock Street.

From your spot on Girard, go past Vons and 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 left at Bird Rock Avenue. Go to the end of the street.

Bird Rock

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1 Athenaeum Music and Arts Library 2 Birch Aquarium at Scripps 3 Florence Riford Library 4 Jewish Community Center 5 Kate Sessions Park

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6 Kellogg Park 7 La Jolla Caves 8 La Jolla Historical Society 9 La Jolla Recreation Center 10 La Jolla Woman’s Club 11 Museum of Contemporary Art 12 Mt. Soledad Veterans Memorial 13 Scripps Park (at La Jolla Cove) 14 Torrey Pines Gliderport 15 Torrey Pines Golf Course

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16 UCSD 17 WindanSea Surf Hut 18 Wisteria Cottage 19 YMCA 20 Visitor’s Center

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annual events june Birch Aquarium Summer Evening Lecture Series 6:30-8 p.m. June 14 and July 12 Scripps Institution of Oceanography/UCSD ucsd.tv/oceanscience

La Jolla Festival of the Arts June 26-27

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UCSD east campus at the corner of Genesee Avenue and Regents Road (858) 456-1268 www.lajollaartfestival.org

La Jolla Festival of the Arts

La Jolla Playhouse season begins

La Jolla Concerts by the Sea

June 15

June 28-Sept. 6

Located on the UCSD campus via the Revelle Entrance 2910 La Jolla Village Drive (858) 550-1010 www.lajollaplayhouse.org

Ellen Browning Scripps Park, La Jolla Cove (858) 454-1600 www.ljconcertsbythesea.org

Green Flash Concert Series begins Third Wednesdays May 19-Sept. 15 Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography 2300 Expedition Way (858) 534-3474 aquarium.ucsd.edu

july Fourth of July Fireworks COURTESY OF BJORN BJEREDE, LA JOLLA MUSIC SOCIETY

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July 4 La Jolla Cove www.lajollabythesea.com

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annual events Athenaeum Summer Festival July 11,18, 25 and Aug. 1 The Neurosciences Institute 10640 John Jay Hopkins Drive (858) 454-5872 www.ljathenaeum.org

august La Jolla Music Society’s SummerFest Aug. 6-27

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A free concert at La Jolla Cove is part of SummerFest.

MCASD Sherwood Auditorium 700 Prospect St. (858) 459-3728 www.lajollamusicsociety.com

Escape to Estancia

Nestled between the charming villages of La Jolla and Del Mar is a blissfully secluded retreat. A sanctuary quenched by coastal breezes. A celebrated epicurean escape.

And a haven of pure relaxation.

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annual events Movies by the Sea August Ellen Browning Scripps Park at La Jolla Cove www.lajollabythesea.com

UCSD Moores Cancer Center’s Luau & Longboard Invitational

San Diego Restaurant Week

Aug. 22

Sept. 19-24

Near Scripps Pier (858) 822-0023 www.longboardluau.org

Features price-fixed menus from some two dozen local restaurants www.sandiegorestaurantweek.com

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Longboard luau

Taste at the Cove

october

Late Aug. Early Sept.

Scripps Park at La Jolla Cove (858) 492-1116 www.tasteatthecove.com

La Jolla Art & Wine Festival 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 9-10 Upper Girard Avenue, east of Pearl Street www.lajollaartandwinefestival.com

september 80th La Jolla Rough Water Swim

La Jolla Gallery & Wine Walk

Sept. 12

Tentative: Oct. 21 or 28

La Jolla Cove beach www.swimlajolla.com

La Jolla Village www.lajollabythesea.com

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annual events La Jolla Symphony & Chorus season begins

december USTA National Father & Son, Grandfather & Grandson Hard Court Championships

Oct. 30-June 5 Mandeville Auditorium at UCSD 9500 Gilman Drive (858) 534-4637 www.lajollasymphony.com

Dec. 4-5 La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club 2000 Spindrift Drive (858) 454-7126 www.ljbtc.com

november 15th Annual San Diego Jewish Book Fair

La Jolla Christmas Parade

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Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center 4126 Executive Drive (858) 362-1348 www.sdcjc.org

La Jolla Village www.ljparade.com

USTA National Men’s and Women’s 40’s Hard Court Championships Nov. 29-Dec. 5 La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club 2000 Spindrift Drive (858) 454-7126 www.ljbtc.com

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annual events january Farmers Insurance Open, PGA tour Jan. 24-30

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Torrey Pines Golf Course www.farmersinsuranceopen.com

La Jolla Car Classic

march february

D.G.Wills Books St. Patrick’s Day Celebration

San Diego Jewish Film Festival

March 17 7461 Girard Ave. (858) 456-1800 www.dgwillsbooks.com

Feb. 10-20 Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center 4126 Executive Drive (858) 362-1348 www.sdcjc.org

San Diego Jewish Music Festival Tentative

Museum Month

Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center 4126 Executive Drive (858) 362-1348 www.sdcjc.org

Throughout the month Participating museums offer half-price admission www.sandiegomuseumcouncil.org

april La Jolla Motor Car Classic April 2 Road Rally, touring around San Diego venues; fee to participate April 3

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Classic Car Show La Jolla Cove (619) 233-5008 www.lajollamotorcarclassic.com

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annual events and hidden scenery of La Jolla (858) 459-5335 www.lajollahistory.org

Grunion Run May Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography 2300 Expedition Way (858) 534-4109 aquarium.ucsd.edu

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A racer finishes the La Jolla Half Marathon.

Memorial Day Ceremony 2-3:15 p.m. May 30, 2011 Mount Soledad Veterans Memorial in La Jolla (858) 459-2314 www.soledadmemorial.com

La Jolla Half Marathon Late April Begins at the Del Mar Fairgrounds, ends at La Jolla Cove (858) 454-0777 www.lajollahalfmarathon.com

may La Jolla Garden Club Gardeners’ Market May 7, 2011 On the patio of Chase Bank, 7777 Girard Ave., La Jolla (858) 454-6227

Secret Garden Tour of Old La Jolla May 2246 Avenida de la Playa La Jolla Shores 92037

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culture La Jolla Historical Society 7846 Eads Ave. (858) 459-5335 www.lajollahistory.org

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The Athenaeum is worth visiting.

Athenaeum Music and Arts Library

The society is dedicated to discovery, collection and preservation of La Jolla’s heritage. Its collection includes historical photos and oral histories, which are often featured in rotating displays. A guide and map, “Historic La Jolla Walking Tour,” is available for purchase at the society’s office or online.

La Jolla Riford Library

1008 Wall St. (858) 454-5872 www.ljathenaeum.org

7555 Draper Ave. (858) 552-1657 www.lajollalibrary.org

A library of music and art. Events and performances year-round.

Open daily, except Monday. Call or go to the website for hours.

Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography

La Jolla Music Society 7946 Ivanhoe Ave., Suite 103 (Box Office) (858) 459-3728 www.ljcms.org

2300 Expedition Way (858) 534-3474 aquarium.ucsd.edu

San Diego’s premier classical music presenter, featuring world-renowned soloists, ensembles and orchestras as well as SummerFest, an internationally acclaimed chamber music festival, held each August.

An aquatic museum featuring exotic sea life.

La Jolla Open Aire Market At La Jolla Elementary School Girard Avenue at Genter Street (858) 454-1699 www.lajollamarket.com COURTESY BIRCH AQUARIUM

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culture art and Certified Farmers’ Market fruits, vegetables and flowers.

La Jolla Playhouse 2910 La Jolla Village Drive (858) 550-1010 www.lajollaplayhouse.org La Jolla Playhouse is a Tony Awardwinning professional nonprofit theater that is nationally acclaimed for its productions of classics, new plays and musicals, many of which have moved to Broadway.

La Jolla Symphony & Chorus

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The La Jolla Playhouse’s production of ‘Bonnie and Clyde’ premiered in November 2009. its audiences. Affiliated with the University of California San Diego, the ensemble holds concerts on campus as well as at other venues around the region. Its volunteer musicians come from all walks of life and include UCSD students, staff and faculty as well as professional musicians and community members.

9500 Gilman Drive (858) 534-4637 www.lajollasymphony.com For more than 50 years, La Jolla Symphony & Chorus has performed affordable concerts of traditional and contemporary music and brings premieres, recent compositions and rarely performed works to

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culture San Diego Center for Jewish Culture 4126 Executive Drive (858) 457-3030 www.lfjcc.org www.sdcjc.org San Diego Center for Jewish Culture, located at the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center Jacobs Campus, provides a wide array of multidisciplined offerings, and is the largest local institution solely dedicated to exploring the Jewish experience through the arts. The JCC and the CJC are open to the public.

benches and wide open grass areas and walkways. The centerpiece is a cross surrounded by the Veterans Memorial walls that will ultimately hold 3,200 plaques saluting veterans. The land on which the memorial sits is owned by the federal government and maintained by a nonprofit association. www.soledadmemorial.com

Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego in La Jolla 700 Prospect St. (858) 454-3541 One of two locations of MCASD, the museum is noted for its dedication to “the exploration and presentation of the art in our time,” emphasizing art created since 1950. Its internationally recognized collection is augmented by rotating exhibitions and public programs.Check out the Museum Café for lunch or an early dinner.

Mount Soledad Park and Veterans Memorial Via Capri and La Jolla Scenic Drive South Located atop 822-foot-high Mount Soledad, the spot affords visitors stunning views across La Jolla and San Diego from a natural park with

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culture Stuart Collection 9500 Gilman Drive (858) 534-2117 stuartcollection.ucsd.edu The Stuart Collection at University of California San Diego is a distinctive collection of site-specific works by leading artists that utilizes the campus as sites for commissioned sculpture.

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Niki de Saint Phalle’s ‘Sun God’ was the first work commissioned by the Stuart Collection at UCSD.

University of California, San Diego Campus Tours 9500 Gilman Drive (858) 534-4414 www.ucsd.edu/tours Special tours for any size group can be arranged to stroll the campus.

Regular walking tours are held the first Sunday of each month with bus tours on other Sundays, with some exceptions.

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Photographer W. Einer Gall captured this photo of Durdam Rocherolle at Boomer Beach.

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beaches & parks hen people think of La Jolla, the scenery along the Pacific Coast often is among their first thoughts. Whether it’s the surfing legends who put Windansea Beach and its reef break on the map in the 1940s or the harbor seals that loll around the Children’s Pool attracting visitors, the beaches and nature are indelibly tied to La Jolla’s image.

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This famous 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 at this spot are due to the underwater canyon located just offshore. However, it can be a dangerous spot, especially for beginners. Located near UC San Diego, this spot is popular with the students and well-known local surfers.

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around la jolla Boomer Beach Boomer Beach, located west of La Jolla Cove, is known for being a beach for serious bodysurfing.

Boomer has some of the best waves in San Diego County and attracts well-known local bodysurfers. During the summer, it is a great spot for those who like to sunbathe and snorkel.

Children’s Pool (Casa Beach) Created with a donation from La Jolla philanthropist Ellen Browning Scripps, who gave money to build a sea wall in 1931 and created a trust to create a swimming beach for children, the beach is now home to a harbor seal rookery. Surrounded by a walkway and various vantage points, it offers a great spot for reflection or viewing the seals. Pupping season for the seals is mid-May to mid-September. Divers also use the beach to enter nearby waters. The beach itself is called Casa Beach. Lifeguards are housed nearby to keep an eye on the pool and adjacent beaches.

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around la jolla A seaside grassy setting on La Jolla Cove. Home to summer concerts and occasional films on the green.

La Jolla is famous for worldclass surfing.

Hospitals Beach Located in the middle of a long narrow patch of grass, just south of Wipeout Beach, Hospitals Beach is a great reef for snorkeling and surfing.

During low tide, there are great tide pools and great shelling along the coast. The conditions aren’t always ideal; however, when they are, it’s considered to be one of the best dive sites in San Diego. Dramatic underwater ledges are home to hundreds of local lobsters. Located at the south end is the famous surf spot, perfect for all surfers.

La Jolla Caves 1325 Prospect St. In 1902, a tunnel was dug to the Sunny Jim Cave, which was named by “Wizard of Oz” author Frank Baum. Today you can explore the cave by entering through the Cave Store or by sea via kayak. If by water, you’ll find six caves, but be careful of the tides and surf conditions.

La Jolla Cove Located on Coast Boulevard north of Prospect Street, 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

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lifeguards year-round and located within the San Diego-La Jolla Underwater Park Ecological Reserve, it’s also a good spot for diving and snorkeling, as long as surf conditions are calm.

La Jolla Shores La Jolla Shores, at 8200 Camino del Oro, is a mile-long sandy beach. 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. Beginnerlevel scuba, surf and kayak classes can be arranged for at nearby shops, and the beach and nearby Kellogg Park are ideal for picnicking. The beachside park features a children’s playground built on a junior lifeguard theme and an inground map representative of the La Jolla Marine

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around la jolla Reserve. It has the city’s only oceanfront launching ramp that is used by kayakers and small boats and a popular boardwalk.

Marine Street Beach Marine Street Beach is a popular beach for diving, body surfing and sunbathing. This secluded beach is best at low tide. Picnic areas and public restrooms are not available, and the rough surf is not suitable for children. Parking is limited to neighborhood streets.

San Diego-La Jolla Underwater Park This protected offshore area encompasses 6,000 acres. It includes the San Diego Ecological Reserve, a well-known scuba and snorkeling spot that covers the area from La Jolla Cove to about the middle of the beach at La Jolla Shores, and a Marine Life Refuge covering the area around Scripps Pier at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. No fishing is allowed in the reserve.

Shell Beach Located between the Children’s Pool and Boomer Beach, south of the La Jolla Cove, Shell Beach is

a great place for tide pooling 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.

Whispering Sands Beach (Horseshoes) Located south of Hospitals Beach, Whispering Sands Beach is known as Horseshoes Beach to local surfers. It is a quiet and secluded spot, accessible only from an unmarked stairwell close to the corner of Coast Boulevard and Prospect Street, or from the end of Marine Street. It has a reputation among locals as a good spot for surfing and bodysurfing.

Windansea Beach This historic beach, at the foot of Neptune Street, extends from north of Palomar Avenue to south of Westbourne Street. It is known as one of the most famous surf spots in Southern California and has a long history with many of surfing’s legends, from Woody Eckstrom, Fred Kenyon and Don Okey, who built the original surf shack in the 1940s, to Chuck Halsey, who founded Windansea Surf Club, and Mike Hynson, who starred in “The Endless

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The heart of Bird Rock is the merchant district which covers 3-1/2 blocks of La Jolla Boulevard from Midway Avenue to Camino de la Costa. The district is home to nearly 100 businesses offering a wide variety of products, independent boutiques and professional and personal services as well as restaurants. Bird Rock has a reputation as a restaurant row with offerings to satisfy every palate www.

and budget; from casual eating to elegant old-world dining. The merchant district underwent a major transformation in 2008 as the four-lane boulevard was converted to a landscaped two-lane road with diagonal parking. The transformation made the district pedestrian-friendly and an inviting place to stroll and enjoy a cup of coffee and outside dining, as well as .org casual shopping.

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the spring and in September and daily in the summer. It’s recommended for experienced surfers.

Wipeout Beach A trip to La Jolla is not complete without a stop at Wipeout Beach. Located just south of the Children’s Pool, this beach features caves and can be a tranquil spot for sunbathing. Swimming in this area can be hazardous due to the strong currents and many rocks.

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(858) 459-9200

Coggan Family Aquatic Complex Located at La Jolla High School, the center features an Olympic-size pool, hot tub and locker rooms and offers recreational swimming, swim and water polo teams, and swim lessons. Single day, 10-swim, monthly and annual rates are available.

800 Nautilus St. (858) 456-0945 www.cfaquatic.org

Hike Bike Kayak 2246 Avenida de la Playa (858) 551-9510

La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club 2000 Spindrift Drive (858) 551-4680 This beachfront resort often hosts championship tournaments that are open to the public.

La Jolla Cove Swim Club

This informal group, made up of people who like to swim in the ocean, includes competitive and recreational swimmers who enjoy the water yearround. There are no regular meetings, but activities are generally planned monthly. Visitors are welcome. Swimmers go out daily at 6:30, 8, 9 and 11 a.m. as well as other times throughout the day. www.lajollacoveswimclub.org

La Jolla Kayak 2199 Avenida de la Playa (858) 459-1114

La Jolla Recreation Center This public center features playgrounds and fields, with a variety of classes.

(858) 552-1658 615 Prospect St. www.sandiego.gov/park-andrecreation/centers/lajolla.shtml

La Jolla Surf Systems 2131 Avenida de la Playa (858) 456-2777

La Jolla Tennis Club

“A treasure hunt!” Prices from $5-$5,000 • Estate and Vintage • Local Artists • Silver, Gold and Copper • Colored Gems • Ornaments • Gift Items • Souvenirs • Custom Design • Repairs

10% OFF any purchase In store and online with code LJVG10. Must present ad at time of purchase. Expires 12/31/10

1237 Prospect St · 858.454.2583 www.BlueApparel.com

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Visitor fee is $5.

7632 Draper Ave. (858) 454-4434 www.ljtc.org

Ocean Girl 2162 Avenida de la Playa (858) 456-9283

OEX Dive and Kayak Centers 2158 Avenida de la Playa (858) 454-6195

San Diego Bike and Kayak

to its Friday afternoon training swims at La Jolla Cove as well as other activities. www.triclubsandiego.org

Torrey Pines Gliderport This historic gliderport on the cliffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean has attracted pioneers of engineless aviation for more than 75 years. It is home to a free flight school and the Cliff Hanger Café and provides a launching site for hang gliders, paragliders and scale models and sailplanes.

2800 Torrey Pines Scenic Drive (858) 452-9858 flytorrey.com

Torrey Pines Municipal Golf Course

2222 Avenida de la Playa (858) 454-1010

Surf Diva 2160 Avenida de la Playa (858) 454-8273

Triathlon Club of San Diego This club supports triathletes and offers training sessions. The group welcomes visiting triathletes

The two 18-hole municipal courses are a wellknown PGA Tour stop. Its tight fairways, challenging rough, trees, bunkers and sand and sometimes winds coming off the Pacific will test a player’s skills. Facilities include a driving range, practice greens and a restaurant and grill at the adjacent Lodge at Torrey Pines.

1148 N. Torrey Pines Road (858) 452-3226

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Ark Antiques, located on Girard Street, donates its proceeds to groups that support animals.

Adelaide’s Florists & Decorators

BeyondTech

7766 Girard Ave. La Jolla, CA 92037 (858) 454-0146 www.adelaidesflowers.com Step through our doors to discover the true art of floral design. Inspire the senses and awaken your imagination with our extensive collection of unique gifts, permanent botanicals, fresh orchids, European gardens and so much more. Whether it is for you, a gift or a precious memory, Adelaide’s is here to serve you since 1936.

7603 Girard Ave. La Jolla, CA 92037 (858) 456-7669 BeyondTech is La Jolla’s electronics specialty store, so when it comes to the latest technology, look no further. Beyond Tech sells electronics by Sony, Bose, Nikon, Canon, Samsung and Panasonic — from digital cameras, e-book readers, phones and iPods to most every travel accessory necessary to make your trip memorable. With the guaranteed price match, you are

BEYONDTECH La Jolla’s Electronic Speciality Store

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Bodywear Boutique 5623 La Jolla Blvd.

La Jolla, CA 92037 (858) 456-1054 www.bodywearboutique.com Bodywear Boutique carries the products for every sport and every day. This local gem is packed with quality exercise clothing for yoga, walking, Pilates, weight training and tennis. It also stocks gorgeous everyday clothing including pants, tops, dresses, tees, tanks and sweats! The boutique carries popular brands like Twisted Heart, Bia Brazil and Beyond Yoga. The expert staff can help you find anything — from the perfect sports bra to a great dress. Bodywear Boutique now also carries men’s active wear, from brands like Under Armour and Alo. Shop online anytime at www.bodywearboutique.com.

Burns Drugs and Home Health Care 7824 Girard Ave. La Jolla, CA 92037 (858) 459-4285 www.burnsdrugs.com Burns Drugs is La Jolla’s oldest and most respected pharmacy. Since 1952, Burns Drugs has maintained a philosophy of providing personal service and optimal health care, a commitment that has

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Beads of La Jolla is located in Bird Rock. led to being voted the “Best Pharmacy” by the community this year and many years in the past.

Burns offers a complete prescription and compounding pharmacy, a wide range of durable medical equipment for sale and for rent, travel vaccinations and travel needs. And don’t miss the extensive gift department where visitors and longtime locals can find something to enhance their visit to our beautiful seaside Village.

A fine Jewelry Store Since 1945

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La Jolla, CA 92037 (858) 200-7982 www.elizabethallen.com This lifestyle boutique is Bird Rock’s treasured source for unique gifts and custom bedding.

Elizabeth’s former fashion career in Paris and New York is reflected in the beautiful and unpredictable array of items from around the world.

The selection changes frequently, from baby onesies and blankets to trinkets for tweens to inexpensive jewelry and Indian tunics for women.

There are small accessories for home as well. It is also headquarters for Elizabeth’s eponymous bed linen collection, which is sold in boutiques around the country but here for a lot less. This boutique is not to be missed!

Jewels by the Sea 1237 Prospect St., Suite B La Jolla, CA 92037 (858) 459-5166 www.jewelsbythesea.biz This charming boutique specializes in an eclectic mix of unique jewelry including local designers, estate, vintage, colored gem, diamond, gold, silver, copper 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 hand-picked every

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Jewels by the Sea is located on Prospect. 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’re sure to be enchanted!

We Welcome You To Our Beautiful Gift & Floral Boutique

Florists & Decorators

7766 Girard Avenue La Jolla 858.454.0146 www.adelaidesflowers.com

Stop By For A True Shopping Experience Open 8:30a.m. - 5:30p.m.

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around la jolla La Jolla Open Aire Market La Jolla Elementary, corner of Girard Avenue and Genter Street www.lajollamarket.com Every Sunday, the upper playground at La Jolla Elementary is transformed into a colorful, friendly and wholesome farmer’s market. Come experience live music, creative artisans, a diverse food court and local farm-fresh fruits, vegetables and flowers. Consistently ranked as one of the largest and best farmers markets in San Diego, the La Jolla Open Aire Market is one of the premier weekly events for locals and tourists alike. Open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sundays, rain or shine.

Needle Nook of La Jolla

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7719 Fay Ave. La Jolla, CA 92037 (858) 459-1711 www.needlenookoflajolla.com Welcome to Southern California’s premier needlepoint boutique, offering the largest selection of treads and hand-painted canvases. Serving dis-

Roses at La Jolla Open Aire Market criminating needlepointers for more than 40 years, the Needle Nook is here to provide for all your stitching needs. If you are in the San Diego/La Jolla area, please visit our shop. We are open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

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Needlepoint of La Jolla

Nelson Photo Supplies

5685 La Jolla Blvd.

La Jolla, CA 92037 (858) 454-0082 ndlptoflajolla@san.rr.com Needlepoint of La Jolla is a family-owned shop with a welcoming and helpful environment.

Featuring exquisite hand-painted designs, and specializing in customer service, our shop is a gallery of art with its 40-foot wall of color threads to choose from. Michelle is known for unique finishing ideas, and Bill has a professional eye for design and composition. Custom designs are welcome. Professional classes are offered and a one-on-one instruction is available for free.

Visit the beautiful and fun Needlepoint store in the Bird Rock neighborhood.

7720 Fay Ave., La Jolla, CA 92037 (858) 729-6565 1909 India St., San Diego, CA 92101 (619) 234-6621 www.nelsonphotosupplies.com Serving San Diego since 1950, Nelson Photo welcomes you to its new second store located in the heart of La Jolla. For the discerning pro and amateur alike, we offer a large selection of film and digital cameras, camcorders and binoculars from Nikon, Canon, Pentax, Olympus, Leica, Sony and Panasonic. We also feature the best-quality photofinishing for your lasting memories. With our staff drawing from more than 150 years of combined experience and knowledge, you will receive the best customer service possible. Store hours

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Needlepoint of La Jolla are 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

Patina Gift Store 957 Turquoise St. San Diego, CA 92109 (858) 488-4488 www.patinagiftstore.com Patina is where you can find the most unique and marvelous gifts for the home and garden. Among some of the most interesting lines are Nambe Award-winning designs in metal bowls, trays and candlesticks, Casafina dinnerware, greeting cards, casual and evening jewelry, Jay Strongwater frames and boxes, Thyme bath and body products, Vera Bradley handbags, Archipelago, Del Mar and Trapp candle lines,

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Instruments at La Jolla Music on Girard.

Michael Aram bronze, copper and aluminum serving pieces, plus a wide variety of soft and cuddly items for the baby. We offer complimentary gift-wrapping.

With an extremely wide selection of items for the home and garden, Patina Gift Store is where you can find the most unique and marvelous gifts.

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La Jolla, CA 92037 (858) 459-0474 www.beaumontseatery.com

Beaumont’s is a contemporary restaurant that offers a menu that includes “tastings” and entree selections in a casual, yet upscale, setting. Familyfriendly yet sophisticated, this neighborhood eatery is located in the Bird Rock area of La Jolla. Beaumont’s also has a full bar and live music on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. Offering daily happy hour, nightly dinner and weekend breakfast.

Brockton Villa 1235 Coast Blvd.

La Jolla, CA 92037 (858) 454-7393 www.brocktonvilla.com Located directly in front of La

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A specialty roll at Sushi on the Rock Jolla Cove, this historic beach cottage has magnificent views and serves as one of La Jolla’s treasured eateries. Megan and David Heine have created a warm and nicely appointed restaurant with “bungalow”

décor, a wrap-around veranda and a grand abalone-inlaid fireplace. A menu of fresh, comforting and delicious offerings makes Brockton Villa a favorite destination for locals, visitors and private events.

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| patio with firepits | hi-def tv | live music

1025 prospect street #210

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Enjoy the view.

(If you can take your eyes off your food.)

Brockton Villa Restaurant 1235 Coast Blvd.

La Jolla, CA 92037 858.454.7393 brocktonvilla.com Breakfast & Lunch Daily Summer Dinner

A Swanky Place for Food and Drink

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dining of the Village, come and join this awesome food spectacle.

Vegetarians are well accommodated.

Chedi Thai Bistro

Cool off wtih ice cream from Cold Stone Creamery.

Burger Lounge 1101 Wall St. La Jolla, CA 92037 (858) 456-0196 www.burgerlounge.com Hamburgers are an art form at Burger Lounge! Enjoy fresh-cut fries, premium salads and milk-

shakes. Have a cold beer or a glass of pinot noir and watch the world go by while experiencing the best hamburger ever. Burger Lounge is fast food elevated to its pinnacle. It’s a burger joint for adults that kids will love. Located in the center

737 Pearl St., Suite 110 La Jolla, CA 92037 (858) 551-8424 www.chedithaibistro.com We welcome you to a dining experience that takes you from traditional Thai favorites to unique vegetarian creations, where every dish is conscientiously prepared with healthy balance in mind. We shop at various produce and specialty markets daily to bring you the freshest and highest-quality ingredients prepared and flavored with love and creativity.

Come be our guest and enjoy the experience of contemporary Thai dining.

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dining Cody’s La Jolla 8030 Lower Girard Ave. La Jolla, CA 92037 (858) 459-0040 www.codyslajolla.com Take the hill straight down from the heart of the Village and enjoy the ocean view from this charming rustic, sophisticated beach cottage. If you are looking for an uncommon allAmerican breakfast or lunch, you’ll find it here with beautiful

presentations and reasonable prices. For breakfast, don’t miss the Eggs Benedict with blue crab and hollandaise or the Wild Mushroom Omelet with spinach and Sonoma chevre.

Lunch features Cody’s awesome fish ‘n’ chips, a roasted seafood bouillabaisse, a renowned 8-ounce burger and much more. An eclectic wine list and children’s menu are also available.

Cold Stone Creamery 909 Prospect St., Suite 225 La Jolla, CA 92037 (858) 454-2300 www.coldstone creamery.com If it has anything to do with ice cream, it has everything to do with Cold Stone Creamery.

From unique ice cream creations to smoothies, cakes and shakes, nobody serves up the ultimate indulgence like Cold Stone. It starts with using the highest-quality ingredients and ends with our signature process for preparing your custom creation on a frozen granite stone. We are upstairs on the corner of Prospect and Fay, come on in and bring your appetite.

Crab Catcher

Crab Catcher was voted La Jolla’s ‘Best Seafood Restaurant.’

1298 Prospect St. La Jolla, CA 92037 (858) 454-9587 www.crabcatcher.com Voted “Best Seafood Restaurant” by La Jolla Light readers, the Crab Catcher offers superb ocean-view and

We invite you to savor a distinctive home cooked meal.

From traditional Thai favorites to unique vegetarian creations, every dish is conscientiously prepared with healthy balance in mind.

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dining flower patio dining. Enjoy the freshest seafood, shellfish, steaks and pasta while relaxing in our casual elegance overlooking the dramatic La Jolla coastline. Crab Catcher presents lunch, dinner, sushi bar, Sunday brunch, happy hour in the Oyster Bar and Martini Thursdays. Private dining and group facilities are available.

Cups La Jolla 7857 Girard Ave. (858) 459-2877 www.cupslj.com

Cups La Jolla hits the sweet spot.

Cups is an organic “cupcakery,” lounge and teaching kitchen on Girard Avenue in the Village of La Jolla. Everything we serve is made in-house with the highest-quality local, sustainable, organic ingredients — from our daily assortment of Cups, to our already-famous strawberry milk “on tap.”

remains unsurpassed for its quality and selection. On a daily basis from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., we offer hot char-grilled and sautéed seafood items, such as sandwiches, plates and salads.

Proudly serving San Diegans for 30 years, we hope that you will join us soon.

El Pescador Fish Market

Froglander’s Frozen Yogurt

627 Pearl St. La Jolla, CA 92037 (858) 456-2526 www.elpescadorfish market.com El Pescador, located in La Jolla since 1974, provides the freshest and finest fish around — a full-service fish market that

915A Pearl St. La Jolla, CA 92037 (858) 459-3764 Froglander’s has been serving La Jolla fresh and creamy frozen yogurt since 1986. Offering eight nonfat flavors with more than 40 toppings, smoothies and acai bowls, Froglanders hits the spot

on a hot summer day. We are located next to Starbucks Coffee and Bruegger’s Bagels with free parking in back. See you soon! Ribbit-Ribbit!

Girard Gourmet 7837 Girard Ave. La Jolla, CA 92037 (858) 454-3325 Celebrating its 22nd year in La Jolla, Girard Gourmet, featured in The New York Times, is known for its fresh Belgian pastries, generous and delicious sandwiches made on homemade breads, a wide variety of hot entrees and soups, friendly service and reasonable prices. Open daily from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday until 7 p.m.

For over 35 years, serving La Jolla the

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(858) 456-7889 www.basilthaisd.com Discover a little piece of Thailand right here in La Jolla at La Basil Thai Cuisine. Owner Jenny Trakolsusap brings you an exotic dining experience and an eclectic menu of her favorite authentic Thai dishes from her hometown of Bankok, including seafood and vegetarian specials. Enjoy the cozy dining room or the Thai garden patio as you escape in the flavors of the house curry and daily specials. Open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. every day, with daily lunch specials and happy hour.

Serving beer and wine.

lounge, a full bar and wireless Internet. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, and weekend mimosa bar, you have your choice of salads, pastas, sandwiches, fresh breads, extraordinary homemade pastries, desserts and, of course, a wide variety of coffees.

Pizza On Pearl 617 Pearl St. La Jolla, CA 92037 (858) 729-0717 www.pizzaonpearl.com Too far from New York for thin-crust pizza? No problem.

We’ve got authentic thin-crust pies and slices right here in La Jolla. So whether you’re an

Living Room Coffeehouse 1010 Prospect St. La Jolla, CA 92037 (858) 459-1187 www.livingroomusa.com The Living Room is a unique eatery and café set on the best corner in La Jolla, Girard and Prospect. Take full advantage of the outdoor patio and ocean views as you enjoy this international bistro and coffeehouse.

The Living Room offers a comfortable and artistic atmosphere along with a full menu, a second floor cigar and hookah

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Beaumont’s family-friendly yet sophisticated neighborhood eatery is located in the Bird Rock area of La Jolla. Beaumont’s also has a full bar and live music on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights.

East Coast transplant, visiting or just a thin-crust connoisseur, you’ll love our pizzeria.

We offer pizza, calzones, Stromboli, heroes, fresh salads and desserts — we’ve got it all! Dine in, carry out or we’ll deliver. Can’t make up your mind what to order? That’s ok … there’s always a variety of slices to choose from.

Prospect Bar & Grill 1025 Prospect St., Ste. 210 La Jolla, CA 92037 (858) 454-8092 www.prospectbar.com Come join us at Prospect Bar & Grill for a casual and relaxed ocean-view dining experience.

We offer California coastal cuisine served inside or on our

ocean-view patio with two fire pits. Enjoy sporting events from every seat on our high-definition TVs, free wireless Internet, daily food and drink specials, plus live music. On the weekends we feature a rotation of San Diego’s finest DJs. Come for the food, stay for the music. We’ve got it all at Prospect Bar & Grill.

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dining spectacular La Jolla Cove and the Pacific shoreline. FDA prime-aged steaks, Greg Norman’s Signature Wagyu beef, chops, poultry, fresh fish and shellfish. Dinner served nightly, lunch served Saturday, brunch served Sunday and the happy hour is daily.

A T-shirt at Don Carlos The Steakhouse at Azul La Jolla 1250 Prospect St. La Jolla, CA 92037 (858) 454-9616 www.azul-lajolla.com Located on fashionable Prospect Street, The Steakhouse at Azul La Jolla is tucked in alongside La Jolla’s most exclusive shops, boutiques and galleries. Floor-toceiling windows look out over

Su Casa 6738 La Jolla Blvd.

La Jolla, CA 92037 (858) 454-0369 www.sucasarestaurant.com Su Casa restaurant is located a few steps from the famous Windansea Beach in La Jolla.

This award-winning fixture has been a symbol of food excellence since 1967. Known for its many types of margaritas, Su Casa is truly “your house” for Mexican and seafood specialties! The freshest guacamole is

prepared from scratch right in front of your table. Enjoy covered patios, fireplaces and happy hour from 4 to 7 p.m.

Monday through Friday. Open at 11:30 a.m. daily.

Wahoo’s Fish Tacos 639 Pearl St. La Jolla, CA 92037 (858) 459-0027 www.wahoos.com Home of the world-famous fish taco, Wahoo’s is as much a way of life as a restaurant. Built from a love of surfing and food, Wahoo’s has an eclectic Mexican/Brazilian/Asian menu with a Hawaiian north-shore vibe, featuring tacos, burritos, bowls, salads and more. You can’t visit La Jolla without trying Wahoo’s, home of the $1.89 Beer of the Month. Drop in, have fun, eat well.

TRATTORIA ACQUA 1298 Prospect St. La Jolla, CA 92037 858.454.0709 trattoriacqua.com VOTED BEST ITALIAN

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dining american/ california Adobe El Restaurante 9700 N. Torrey Pines Rd. (at Estancia Hotel) (858) 550-1000

Barbarella 2171 Avenida de la Playa (858) 454-7373

Bernini’s Bistro 7550 Fay Ave. (858) 454-5013 Clay’s La Jolla 7955 La Jolla Shores Drive (858) 551-3620

Harry’s Coffee Shop 7545 Girard Ave. (858) 454-7381 Jeff’s Burgers 2152 Avenida de la Playa (858) 454-8038 La Jolla Brewhouse 7536 Fay Ave. (858) 456-6279 The Lodge At Torrey Pines 11480 N. Torrey Pines (858) 453-4420

Beaumont’s 5662 La Jolla Blvd.

(858) 459-0474

Burger Lounge 1101 Wall St. (858) 456-0196

Mission Coffee Cup Cafe 1109 Wall St. (858) 454-2819 Cody’s La Jolla 8030 Girard Ave. (858) 459-0040 Come On In 1030-B Torrey Pines Rd. (858) 551-1063 The Cottage 7702 Fay Ave. (858) 454-8409

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dining Prep Kitchen 7556 Fay Ave. (858) 875-7737 Rimel’s Rotisserie 1030 Torrey Pines Road, Suite E (858) 454-6045 Salami Shop 5604-B La Jolla Blvd.

(858) 456-5844

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Prospect Bar & Grill 1025 Prospect St., Suite 210 (858) 454-8092

Shack Bar & Grill 6941 La Jolla Blvd.

(858) 454-5280

The Sky Room at La Valencia Hotel 1132 Prospect St. (858) 459-0771

Torreyana Grille 10950 N. Torrey Pines Road (858) 450-4571

The Spot 1005 Prospect St. (858) 459-0800

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Smashburger 1000 Prospect St. (858) 750-2531

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The exterior of Smashburger on Prospect Street The Whaling Bar at La Valencia Hotel 1132 Prospect St. (858) 459-0771 Whisknladle 1044 Wall St. (858) 551-7575

asian Bamboo Express 7930 Ivanhoe Ave. (858) 729-0249

Fugu’s Sushi & Wok 915 Pearl St., Suites B-C (858) 456-1414

Café MoJoe 7513 La Jolla Blvd.

(858) 456-9663

Jai Restaurant 2910 La Jolla Village Dr. (858) 638-7778 Mandarin House 6765 La Jolla Blvd.

(858) 454-2555

Living Room CoffeeHouse 1010 Prospect St. (858) 459-1187

Roppongi 875 Prospect St. (858) 551-5252

café/coffee Bibby’s Crepe Café 723 Pearl St. (858) 459-0558 China Chef 623 Pearl St. (858) 454-7597

Girard Gourmet 7837 Girard Ave. (858) 454-3325

Café Brick & Bell 928 Silverado St. (858) 551-0928

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(858) 459-1895

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dining dessert The Cookie Lady 7596 Fay Ave. (858) 456-1640

Froglander’s 915A Pearl St. (858) 459-3764 Cold Stone Creamery 909 Prospect St., Suite 225 (858) 454-2300

Gelateria Frizzante 1025 Prospect St., Suite 130 (858) 454-5798 Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory 1139 Prospect St. (858) 454-0077 Yogi Topi 7501 La Jolla Blvd.

(858) 456-1334

Cups La Jolla 7857 Girard Ave. (858) 459-2877

Yogurt Escape 2134 Avenida de la Playa (858) 456-2000

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The dining room at Little Korea Maitre D’ Restaurant 5523 La Jolla Blvd.

(858) 456-2111

Sky Room 1132 Propect St. (858) 454-0771

Marine Room Restaurant 2000 Spindrift Drive (858) 459-7222

Tapenade 7612 Fay Ave. (858) 551-7500

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Cass St. Café & Bakery 5550 La Jolla Blvd.

(858) 454-9094

Café Lavande 7644 Girard Ave. (858) 459-9940

My Place 7777 Girard Ave. (858) 454-3535

fondue Forever Fondue 909 Prospect St. (858) 551-4509 Melting Pot 8980 University Center Lane (858) 638-1700

Bistro Pazzo 7930 Ivanhoe Ave. (858) 456-4005

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dining La Taverna 927 Silverado St. (858) 454-0100 Lupi 5518 La Jolla Blvd.

(858) 454-6421 Manhattan of La Jolla 7766 Fay Ave. (858) 459-0700

Ristorante Café Milano 711 Pearl St. (858) 454-3806

Extreme Pizza 834 Kline St. (858) 729-1910

Carino’s Italian Restaurant 7408 La Jolla Blvd.

(858) 459-1400

La Dolce Vita 1237 Prospect St., Suite (858) 454-2524

Piatti Ristorante 2182 Avenida de la Playa (858) 488-1725 Pizza Pronto 7556 Fay Ave., Suite F (858) 459-9000

Pizza On Pearl 617 Pearl St. (858) 729-0717 Osteria Romantica 2151 Avenida de la Playa (858) 551-1221

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La Jolla Cove · 8008 Girard Ave 858.551.9999 Hillcrest/SD · 406 University Ave 619.298.2929 www.kitimaextraordinarythai.com

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dining Sante Restaurant 7811 Herschel Ave. (858) 454-1315

international Marrakesh 634 Pearl St. (858) 454-2500

Sammy’s Woodfired Pizza 702 Pearl St. (858) 456-5222 Trattoria Bella Vita 6435 Caminito Blythefield (858) 551-1150

Marketplace Grille 1030 Torrey Pines Road (858) 456-9576 Sadaf Restaurant 613 Pearl St. (858) 551-0643

Trattoria Acqua 1298 Prospect St. (Coast Walk Blvd.)

(858) 454-0709

Star of India 1000 Prospect St. (858) 459-9620

Little Korea 8008 Girard Ave., Suite 120 (858) 551-0282

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about la jolla What’s in a name?

The origin of the name “La Jolla” is controversial among historians, although some believe it was derived from the Spanish “la joya,” meaning “the jewel.” Other interpretations include an Indian term, “woholle,” meaning “hole in the mountains,” an appropriate name considering the porous, rocky structures located along La Jolla’s shoreline and the main entry into the community along what is now La Jolla Parkway. In the 1870s, the name LaJoya appeared in random documents, while in 1928, it was found in land grant and mission records. La Jolla has also been called the Marblehead, the Gloucester, the Newport of the Pacific and the Capri of America. la jolla visitor guide

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A Sunday school picnic at the Cove in 1910.

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dining Aloha Sushi 7731 Fay Ave. (858) 551-5000 Station Sushi 5752 La Jolla Blvd.

(858) 551-0410

The Mediterranean Room at La Valencia Hotel 1132 Prospect St. (858) 459-0771

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The view from the patio of Kitima Thai. mexican

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Alfonso’s of La Jolla 1251 Prospect St. (858) 454-2232

Sushi on the Rock 1025 Prospect St., Suite 250 (858) 459-3208

Fugu’s Sushi & Wok 915 Pearl St., Suite B-C (858) 456-1414

Bahia Mexican Restaurant 5504 La Jolla Blvd.

(858) 454-8940

Toshi-San Sushi 7614 Fay Ave. (858) 456-4545 Zenbu 7660 Fay Ave., Suite I (858) 454-4540

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dining Mr. Taco 7918 Ivanhoe Ave. (858) 729-0501

Ortega’s Place 621 Pearl St. (858) 454-8006 Porkyland Restaurant 1030 Torrey Pines Road (858) 459-1708 Tacoman Grill 7556 Fay Ave. (858) 551-8330

Don Carlos Taco Shop 737 Pearl St. (858) 456-0462 Jose’s Courtroom 1037 Prospect St. (858) 454-7655

Verde El Ranchero 7404 La Jolla Blvd.

(858) 459-5877

Su Casa 6738 La Jolla Blvd.

(858) 454-0369

Wahoo’s Fish Tacos 639 Pearl St. (858) 459-0027

Award-Winning Pizzas Monster Subs Fresh Salads Calzones · Wings Beer & Wine 834 Kline Street · La Jolla, CA 92 037 · 858.72 9.1910 Next to The Cottage

about la jolla Scripps sisters gave Bishop’s roots The Bishop’s School in La Jolla was founded in 1909 by the Right Rev. Joseph Horsfall Johnson, bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles, with land and monetary donations by two La Jollan philanthropists — Ellen Browning Scripps and her half-sister, Virginia Scripps. la jolla visitor guide

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Ellen Browning Scripps, a teacher, copy editor and journalist, the only one of 10 children in her family to receive a college degree, shared the same sensibilities as Bishop Johnson in the importance of a good education. She was also benevolent in the founding of other landmarks and institutions in La Jolla — the Scripps Institution of Oceanography and the Ellen Browning Scripps Park.

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Trulucks 8990 University Center Lane (858) 453-2583

The Steakhouse at Azul La Jolla 1250 Prospect St. (858) 454-9616

Crab Catcher Restaurant & Seaside Grill 1298 Prospect St. (858) 454-9587

El Pescador Fish Market 627 Pearl St. (858) 456-2526

The Shores Restaurant 8110 Camino del Oro (858) 456-0600

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about la jolla Harry’s still a hangout Harry’s Coffee Shop, in the heart of downtown La Jolla, is one of the oldest eateries in San Diego. It was founded by Harry Rudolph in 1960, who bought the restaurant then called Gene’s, in 1960 when John F. Kennedy was elected president, Heinz ketchup was 22 cents a bottle and gasoline was 30 cents a gallon. It’s now owned by three of Rudolph’s nine children — John, Harry III and Liz Gotfredson. The retro diner decor hasn’t changed much over the last 50 years; they’re still serving hearty, home-style cuisine, and the prices are still pretty reasonable for La Jolla fare. la jolla visitor guide

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dining Spice & Rice Thai Kitchen 7734 Girard Ave., Suite C (858) 456-0466

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Chedi Thai Bistro 737 Pearl St., Suite 110 (858) 551-8424

Kitima Extraordinary Thai 8008 Girard Ave. (858) 551-9999

La Basil Thai Cuisine 5525 La Jolla Blvd.

(858) 456-7889

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about la jolla Home to Dr. Seuss Theodor Geisel, the iconic cartoonist and children’s book author who wrote under the pen name Dr. Seuss, was a longtime La Jolla resident until he died in 1991 at the age of 87. Known for his whimsical characters, hypnotic rhyme and use of trisyllabic meter as in his best-selling “One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish,” “The Cat in the Hat” and “Green Eggs and Ham,” he lived for many years in La Jolla with his wife, Audrey. Theodor “Seuss” Geisel was frela jolla visitor guide

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quently confused by the U.S. Postal Service among others with his contemporary and fellow La Jollan, Dr. Hans Suess. In December 1995, the main library at UCSD was renamed the Geisel Library in honor of Theodor and Audrey’s generous donations along with their dedication to improving literacy. Audrey Geisel continues to enrich the culture of the San Diego community in many ways, including her partnership with The Old Globe Theatre in the production of her late husband’s “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” a stage extravaganza that delights children of all ages each holiday season.

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Famous folks who have called La Jolla home

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Famous folks who have lived or still live in La Jolla include the likes of Jonas Salk, pioneer of the polio vaccine and founder of The Salk Institute for Biological Studies; Dick Enberg, sportscaster and Padres announcer; “Pirates of the Caribbean” producer Gore Verbinksi, “Survivor” and “The Apprentice” producer Conrad Riggs, 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 Dick Enberg, Miss Universe Armi sportscaster and Kuusela, Qualcomm Padres announcer founder Irwin Jacobs, painter Richard Allen Morris, novelist Raymond Chandler, folk singer and marine biologist Sam Hinton, and astronomers Geoffrey and Margaret Burbridge.

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Raquel Welch

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Roger Tsien, left, of UCSD’s Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, receiving the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2008 for his part in developing the green florescent protein. Dr. David Brenner, dean of the UCSD Medical School, is shown at right. do a number of current professional athletes.

The community and the UC San Diego campus have also 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 W.J. Granger and Harry Markowitz, Department of Economics and Mario Molina and Roger Tsien, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry; and Kary Mullis. la jolla visitor guide

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Mitt Romney And then there’s the home-grown group of people who attended local schools. From La Jolla High came Raquel Welch, Cliff Robertson, Robin Wright and movie producer Sun Min Park.

Sam Hinton, folk The Bishop’s School singer and marine has contributed Melissa Winter, who is currently biologist deputy chief of staff to 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.

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Understanding ‘spa’ services Confused about what type of spa treatment might work for what ails you? This guide comes from The Salon and Spa Association to explain what’s available.

Massage therapy A masseuse’s techniques generally address the soft tissues for the purposes of palliative and stress management issues. Massage therapy may include techniques such as stroking, kneading, gliding, percussion, friction, vibration, compression, passive or active stretching within the normal anatomical range of movement; effleurage; petrissage or tapotement.

Techniques may be applied with or without the aid of lubricants, salt or herbal preparations, hydromassage, thermal massage or a massage stone that mimics or enhances the actions possible by human hands. The purpose of the practice of massage is to enhance the general health and well-being of the recipient.

Massage does not include the diagnosis of a specific pathology, the prescription of drugs or controlled substances, spinal manipulation or those acts of physical therapy that are outside the scope of massage therapy.

SK-Sanctuary 6919 La Jolla Blvd.

La Jolla, CA 92037 (858) 459-2400 www.sk-sanctuary.com Just imagine a brief retreat, just for you. You are the center … the entire focus. Let the rest of the world go on without you for a time — you are enjoying an SK Spa Package. We have carefully developed these spa packages to provide you a spa experience that is second to none. Each treatment complements the rest, a synergistic symphony that will leave you with a fresh feeling of vitality and energy. Rejuvenate your soul with our complete menu of spa services from facials and massages to makeup artistry. SK-Sanctuary was voted “Best Spa” by readers of La Jolla Light newspaper.

Bodywork Bodywork is a term used in alternative medicine or complementary medicine to describe any therapeutic, healing or personal development work that involves some form of touching, energetic work or the physical manipulation of a practically oriented physical and somatic understanding of the body.

Some examples of bodywork include: deep tissue massage, Alexander Technique, lymph massage, Shiatsu massage, lomi-lomi, acupressure warm stone massage, sports massage, reflexology the Trager Approach, yoga, tai chi and Reiki.

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Energy work Practitioners of this range of therapies find blockages or stagnations in the energy field in and around the body and restore its proper circulation and balance, stimulating the body’s innate healing capacity. The practitioner uses subtle touch or holding on specific points to harmonize the flow of energy through the body and to enhance the body’s structural balance. Energy work is effective in promoting the healing of many conditions and promoting well-being on all levels. Some types of energy work are tai chi, EFT, Polarity Therapy and Reiki.

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about la jolla All about the artists In 1894, Anna Held, wife of composer Max Heinrich, created the Green Dragon Colony of La Jolla, a group of galleries overlooking La Jolla Cove, which provided a sanctuary for famous artists.

Held, the former governess to Ulysses S. Grant Jr.’s children, developed a cluster of beachfront cottages where artists, including writers, composers and architects, honed their crafts while reveling in the serenity of the cove.

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Anna Held’s first cottage in the Green Dragon Colony, 1894.

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galleries Art Expressions Gallery 2645 Financial Court, Ste. C San Diego, CA 92117 (858) 270-7577 www.artexpressions gallery.com Art Expressions Gallery provides distinctive fine art, onsite custom framing, professional installation and personalized art-related services to both private and commercial clients. Featured works include the paintings of John Comer, Robin Hall, Barbara Rainforth, Marsha Boston and Jian Wang as well as fine art photography

by Imogen Cunningham, David Lubbers, Monte Nagler and Robert Hansen. For the fine art collector, worldwide resources are available.

Contemporary Fine Arts Gallery 7946 Ivanhoe Ave. La Jolla, CA 92037 (858) 551-2010 www.contemporary fineartsgallery.com Located half a block off Prospect Street in the heart of the Village,

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The Contemporary Fine Arts Gallery is located on Ivanhoe Ave. our spacious Contemporary Fine Arts Gallery features an outstanding selection of unique original artwork including paintings, sculpture, ceramics and art glass by a diverse array of both internationally acclaimed and emerging artists. We have been serving San Diego for more than 19 years. We also own and operate our own custom framing facility where we frame, crate

and ship art all over the world.

Artists represented include: Orlando Agudelo-Botero, Pascal, Anton Arkhipov, Jean-Pierre de Rothschild, Michael Gorban, Thomas Pradzynski, Michael Nisperos, Weiliang Zhao, Antonio Arellanes, Taraneh Mozafarian, Jennyfer Stratman, Yuri Kuznetsov and many more. Open seven days a week.

Marc Chagall, Romeo and Juliet, cs.10, lithograph

The Appreciation Grows La Jolla’s Premier Gallery of Fine Art

1111 Prospect Street La Jolla, California (858) 551-1122 www.martinlawrence.com lajolla@martinlawrence.com

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our door is treated as a guest in our home. Please join us at 1205 Prospect St. for the best fine art experience La Jolla has to offer.

7940 Herschel Ave. La Jolla, CA 92037 (858) 454-3443 www.lasmanosdel artesano.com Located half a block off Prospect Street, Las Manos del Artesano brings handmade museumquality artwork from Mexico and Latin America. Gallery owners Juan Carlos and Cecilia Brito have selected pieces rich with depth and vibrancy conveying the heart of the cultures they represent. Old world techniques and natural materials are used to manifest both traditional and contemporary work.

Legends Gallery Fine Art of La Jolla 1205 Prospect St. La Jolla, CA 92037 (858) 456-9900 or (888) 456-9906 www.legendsgallery lajolla.com Legends Gallery of La Jolla proudly represents the artwork of Dr. Seuss, Nelson De La Nuez, Mackenzie Thorpe,

Martin Lawrence Galleries

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Work on display at Las Manos del Artesano.

Norman Rockwell, Alexander Calder, Marc Chagall and Joan Miro to name a few. Our friendly staff brings decades of fine art expertise, experience and service to both our local and international clientele. Every collector who walks through

1111 Prospect St. La Jolla, CA 92037 (858) 551-1122 www.martinlawrence.com Martin Lawrence Galleries is America’s premier dealer in fine arts since 1975, with 11 locations nationwide. Specializing in museum-quality original paintings, sculptures and limited edition graphics by modern and contemporary masters such as Pablo Picasso, Marc Chagall, Andy Warhol, Keith Haring, Joan Miró, Erté, Liudmila Kondakova, Philippe Bertho, Robert Deyber, Felix Mas, Kerry Hallam and many others. We are committed to offering the finest-quality artworks and superior value, while maintaining the highest level of integrity and ethical standards in service to our clients. Visit us for a truly wonderful art experience! Open seven days a week.

Charles Hecht Galleries Since 1963

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Featuring important 19th and early 20th Century American and European paintings.

Also representing over 100 renowned contemporary realist, impressionist and modern painters.

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galleries Art Expressions Gallery 2645 Finanical Court, Ste. C (858) 2707577 Distinctive fine art, custom framing and installation 110 Studio Gallery 1025 Prospect St. Alcala Gallery 950 Silverado St. Africa and Beyond 1250 Prospect St. Arthur Gallery 1237 Prospect St. The Artful Soul 7660 Fay Ave., Ste. A Bartram Gallery 7874 Girard Ave. Centerlight Gallery 5490 La Jolla Blvd.

Cosmopolitan Fine Arts Gallery 7932 Girard Ave. Derissi Gallery 1237 Prospect St., Suite W Galeria Jan 1250 Prospect St., Suite B21

Gallerie D’Art 1224 Prospect St., Suite 180 Grego’s Collection 1145 Prospect St. Glass Reveries 8008 Girard Ave. Hallmark Gallery 1162 Prospect St. Images of Nature – Mangelson 7916 Girard Ave.

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Work on display at Legends Gallery.

Contemporary Fine Arts Gallery 7946 Ivanhoe Ave. (858) 551-2010 Unique art including paintings, sculpture, glass and limited editions.

La Jolla Art Association, The Village Gallery 7932 Ivanhoe Ave. Madison Gallery 1020 Prospect St., Suite 130 Monarch Gallery 1205 Prospect St. OBernier Gallery 7979 Ivanhoe Ave.

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Joseph Bellows Gallery 7661 Girard Ave. K. Nathan Gallery 7723 Fay Ave.

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Legends Gallery Fine Art of La Jolla 1205 Prospect St. (858) 456-9900 or (888) 456-9906 Represents the artwork of Dr. Seuss; decades of fine art expertise Martin Lawrence Galleries 1111 Prospect St. (858) 551-1122 America’s premier dealer in fine arts since 1975

Martin Lawrence Galleries

Quint Gallery 7739 Drury Lane R.B. Stevenson Gallery 7661 Girard Ave., Suite 201

Las Manos del Artesano 7940 Herschel Ave. (858) 454-3443 Handmade items from Mexico and Latin America.

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Siamak Art Gallery 1237 Prospect St., Suite S-T Tasende Gallery 820 Prospect St. Wyland Gallery 1025 Prospect St., Suites 100 and 200

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The history of La Jolla First inhabitants

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rtifacts have been found throughout La Jolla over the decades, indicating that Kumeyaay Indians settled along the shoreline nearly 10,000 years ago. Archaeologists have found stone utensils and Indian metates.

Unfortunately, the remains are small and scattered, leaving historians unclear about the fate of these earliest inhabitants.

Modern settlers The lands of La Jolla became incorporated as part of San Diego in 1850. However, there were no permanent settlers in this section of town until 19 years later when two brothers, Daniel and Samuel Sizer, each bought a plot here. The City of San Diego sold these 80-acre plots for the price of $1.25 per acre. Little did the Sizer brothers know that their plots of land, located between present-day Fay Street and La Jolla Boulevard, would be worth nearly $2 million per acre by the present day.

When Frank Botsford arrived in San Diego in 1886, he wrote in his diary, “Magnificent day at La Jolla!” Like the Sizer brothers, Botsford purchased a plot of land and began developing it.

With the help of George Heald, who purchased one-quarter interest of the property, Botsford surveyed and subdivided the land. Although Botsford could not find drinkable water in the

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The La Jolla Park Hotel opened in 1893. area, he was still able to auction pieces of the land. Botsford’s foresightedness earned him the title of “Father of La Jolla.”

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In the 1890s, the railroad extended to La Jolla, enabling additional growth. Around this time, real estate developers began to take an interest in the coastal property of La Jolla, constructing resorts to attract visitors from San Diego and the inland region. La Jolla Park Hotel opened its doors in 1893, and cottage-style homes began to appear along Prospect Street and Girard Avenue. It was during this time that La Jolla first became an artist colony and newspaper heiress Ellen Browning Scripps settled here. She was extraordinarily generous with her wealth, and her name

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Herschel Avenue circa 1901. is on a number of landmarks and institutions in La Jolla, San Diego and around Southern California, including the Scripps Institution of Oceanography and Ellen Browning Scripps Park.

20th Century development La Jolla has grown dramatically from its 350 residents in 1900. When tourism began to make its mark, by the end of World War I, La Jolla grew

to 4,000. During this era, the beach cottage look began to give way to the elegant California Spanish style. As elsewhere in the nation, the 1929 stock market crash devastated local development and only a few houses were built until after World War II. When World War II began, 7,700 people called La Jolla home. After the War,

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An aerial view of La Jolla circa 1920. many service members came back to settle in La Jolla, and large subdivisions began sprouting up on the mountain slopes and old horse trails were paved over. By 1960, there were more than 17,000 people living in La Jolla. Today, there are over 40,000 people living here.

Recreational destination As La Jolla’s appeal as a seaside location grew during the century, it became one of the most popular destinations on the West Coast, attracting naturalists, beachcombers, swim-

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about la jolla mers, divers and surfers. Additionally, the favorable winds that swept over the hills and cliffs overlooking La Jolla made it a preferred site for flying sailplanes, and Charles Lindbergh and his wife, Anne Morrow Lindbergh, learned to fly gliders at Mount Soledad and Torrey Pines.

Staying here was such a deal Los Apartments de Sevilla, renamed La Valencia Hotel, was originally designed as an apartment hotel when it opened its doors in 1926. La Valencia cost its owners, McArthur Gorton and Roy Wiltsie, $200,000 to build, a great financial risk at the time.

The apartment/hotel combo offered room rates at $2.50 per person, including maid service, hot and cold water, steam heat, refrigeration and electricity, telephone and laundry service. It underwent a series of structural changes before becoming the world-class hotel it is today.

La Jolla today Remnants of La Jolla’s early settlers are still evident throughout the town, from the names of key institutions to the eclectic form of architecture, which has evolved over the decades. La Jolla is host to world-renowned research institutions, breathtaking beaches, distinguished art galleries and top-notch restaurants. The residents of La Jolla are some of the most actively engaged in all of San Diego, advocating for or against numerous causes that affect their community.

Source: La Jolla Historical Society “Did you know ... ?” written by Catharine L. Kaufman based on information provided by the La Jolla Historical Society.

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faith directory All Hallows Catholic Church (858) 459-2975

Congregational Church of La Jolla (858) 459-5045

Baha’I Faith (858) 274-0178

Experience Church (858) 361-0612

Church of Jesus Christ, LDS (888) 452-7256

Friends MeetingLa Jolla (858) 456-1020

The California Temple (858) 622-0991

Fourth Church of Christ Scientist (858) 454-2266

Chabad of La Jolla (858) 455-5433

Harbor Presbyterian (858) 457-4491

Coast Vineyard (858) 456-5045

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Mary, Star of the Sea Catholic Church

Jehovah’s Witness (858) 454-8211

Congregation Beth Israel (858) 535-1111

La Jolla Christian Fellowship (858) 454-9636

La Jolla Community Church (858) 558-9020

Prince Chapel African Methodist Episcopal (858) 459-0271

La Jolla Lutheran (858) 454-6459

St. Anthony Antiochian Orthodox (858 458-0992

La Jolla Presbyterian (858) 454-0713

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important numbers EMERGENCY Lifeguards Emergency: 911 Non-emergency: (619) 221-8899 San Diego Police (619) 531-2000 or 911 www.sandiego.gov/ police Scripps Clinic Services include urgent care 10666 N. Torrey Pines Road (858) 554-9150 Scripps Memorial Hospital Services include emergency room care 9888 Genesee Ave. (858) 626-4123 www.scripps.org UCSD Thornton Hospital Services include urgent and emergency room care 9300 Campus Point Drive (858) 657-7600

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La Jolla Post Office (800) 275-8777 www.usps.com

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La Jolla Visitor Center 7966 Herschel Ave., near the corner of Prospect Street (858) 456-1700

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