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From the family beaches that are most often preferred by tourists to the more secluded coves most desired by surfers, divers, and swimmers, La Jolla beaches offer something for everyone.  From Blacks Beach to the north and Windansea Beach to the south, the La Jolla shoreline consists of steep sandstone cliffs that are seperated by coves and sandy beaches.

They sunny yet beautiful breezes and picture perfect views are a vacation paradise for tourists and a water recreation highlight for locals.  There are seven unique beaches that dot the seven mile coastline against a backdrop of real estate, resorts, cliffs, tall palm trees, and lush scenary.

Downtown La Jolla is conveniently located near most of the beaches which not only provide parking for beach visitors but plenty of fine restaurants, intimate cafes, culture, art galleries, and other types of commercial convenience. (more…)

La Jolla California, is a seaside resort community of around 25,000.  Spanish for “the jewel”, it’s often times referred to as “jewel by the sea”.  La Jolla borders the Pacific Ocean to the south and extends north to Torrey Pines State Reserve and Del Mar, California.

Along the way, La Jolla encompasses neighborhoods like Bird Rock, Windansea, La Jolla Shores, La Jolla Farms, Torrey Pines, Mount Soledad, and even La Jolla Village.

Residents of La Jolla and business owners refer to the “village” or “town” of La Jolla.  The official postal address for the zip code 92037 is actually La Jolla, and not San Diego as it is for most communities within the City of San Diego.  Sometimes, tourists get confused and believe that La Jolla is actually a seperate city, which it isn’t. (more…)

Your trip to La Jolla’s historic Grande Colonial begins with your choice of breathtaking ocean views or views of the village in La Jolla.  You have 55 rooms to choose from or 20 elegant suites.  All rooms in the Grande Colonial are non smoking.

Built in 1913, this historic hotel is seconds away from the beach or the always happening village with its shops, restaurants, and art galleries.  The Grande Colonial guestrooms are unique, with many offering breezy ocean views from the windows.

The Grande Colonial in La Jolla is located in the Village of La Jolla on 910 Prospect Street, within walking distance from the ocean beaches.  The hotel is 15 minutes from Sea World, 20 minutes from downtown San Diego, the convention center, and even the airport. (more…)

La Jolla, located in California, is a 20 minute drive from downtown San Diego by going Interstate 5 north.  Take the exit at Ardath Road, eventually Ardath Road will become Torrey Pines Road.  Continue west on this road, and you’ll reach the village when you see Prospect Place.  Turn right on Prospect Place and you’ll enter the heart of La Jolla.

On average, around 7,000 people will visit La Jolla every day.  With so many people coming to such a small place, you can almost bet that finding a parking place is a chore.  There isn’t any parking meters, although many of the streets closest to the water do have one hour time limits.  You can go a little farther out for two hour parking, although you’ll have to observe the time limits.  Even in off season, parking enforcement is really enforced here.

Even during the off season, finding a parking place is very hard to do.  The streets are almost always crowded, although for good reason.  La Jolla is an excellent tourist attraction, with plenty of water and fun for the entire family. (more…)

Located in the heart of the charming La Jolla village, the Empress Hotel is an enchanted palace located just four miles north of Mission Bay.  Adding a little bit more beauty to the already amazing San Diego, this hotel is very popular for tourists.

Known for its warm hospitality, the Empress Hotel has superior accommodations and very attentive service.  This superior hotel is a great place to relax and enjoy everything that San Diego has to offer you and your family.

La Jolla is an upscale coastal resort that sets amist beautiful cliffs and coves.  La Jolla offers plenty of shops, fine dining, distinctive galleries, and amazing beaches.  By staying at the Empress Hotel you’ll be captivated with the area and amazed time and time again. (more…)

Also known as the Casa, the Children’s Pool is a small beach partially protected by a sea wall.  The original intention here was to create a fully protected swimming area, although sand has now filled in much of the area that exists to the inside of the wall.

This is a very beautiful beach, offering several panoramic views.  Almost all year long, seals and sea lions are present on or near the beach, with a reserve for these marine mammals, known as Seal Rock being just a bit offshore.

The Children’s Pool is within a short walking distance of the commercial area of the community of La Jolla.  You can find grassy park areas a short distance to the north and south.  Several small beaches are nearby as well, including Wipeout Beach to the south and Shell Beach to the north. (more…)

Black’s Beach is a two mile long, sandy strip of beach located at the base of the majestic cliffs that can be up to 300 foot high.  Formally known as Torrey Pines City Beach, it’s jointly owned by the City of San Diego and the State of California.  There is also a glider port atop the cliff that overlooks the beach where hang gliders and even remote control gliders can be seen soaring.

Gaining access to Black’s Beach isn’t easy due to the high cliffs and lack of stairways.  The safest access is from the adjacent beaches to the north and south, although this way may be obstructed by high tides or surf.

The cliffs here are unstable as well, and slides can occur anytime, so it’s always best to stay away from them.  There’s no permanent lifeguard station at this beach either.  There are some on duty mid day from Spring Break through the end of the October. (more…)

If you’ve ever been to La Jolla, you are probably aware of the fact that finding a hotel can be a pretty tough task indeed.  To help you with your quest, you’ll find some of the best hotels in La Jolla.  This way, you’ll be well prepared when you visit again.

1.  Travelodge La Jolla Beach
Located close to the Windandsea Beach, this hotel is in a quiet area.  There are 44 rooms here, with a fitness center less than a block away.  Travelodge also offers free wireless and internet service, which is great for those who like computers.

2.  Radisson Hotel La Jolla
This hotel offers landscaped grounds with waterfalls, gardens, and it’s convenient to UCSD and the La Jolla Village Square.  The hotel has 252 rooms, with a complimentary airport shuttle.  Located at 3299 Holiday Court, this hotel is an excellent choice to stay. (more…)

Attracting tourists from all over the world, La Jolla’s community is one that combines trends with traditional class.  Located 12 miles north from downtown San Diego, this highly prosperous community offers seven miles of coastline at an elevation of 110 feet.  The land here is so desired that it’s impossible to find property in La Jolla for less than 1.25 million an acre!

The lucky 38,000 plus who live in this heavenly seaside town live among Mediterranean style architecture with a unique flair.  From the crashing waves along the shore to the high rise buildings in the business district, you can expect everything in La Jolla to be first rate quality.

Business district Even though La Jolla is mostly known for its incredible shoreline, the city’s business district is hardly modest to say the least.  Located to the east in La Jolla, there are professional centers, financial buildings, law firms, and technological industries that dominate this district. (more…)