Black's Beach

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.

Keep in mind, most California beaches experience
very strong rip currents.  Black's Beach is no
exception, as the rip currents can get very strong
here.  To be on the safe side, always swim near
shore or near a lifeguard.

The water activity at Black's Beach is virtually
unregulated.  Surfers and swimmers may mix, but
they are all required to employ care and avoiding
hurting each other.

Black's Beach is also an excellent beach for
surfing, especially at the south end.  Scuba
diving isn't recommended here, due to access
problems and surf conditions.

Even though access can be hard, Black's Beach is
still an excellent beach.  It offers plenty of
seclusion, views, and sand for the kids.  If you've
never been here, this beach can easily prove to
be one of your favorites in the entire area of
San Diego.

Best Hotels In La Jolla

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.

3.  La Jolla Village Lodge
The La Jolla Village Lodge is a three stories, and
offers quite a bargain in price.  With 30 rooms,
free parking and a free continental breakfast, the
La Jolla Village Lodge is a great addition to the
La Jolla area.

4.  Redwood Hollow
The Redwood Hollow is more of a studio or one and
two bedroom cottages, offering full kitchens on
1/2 acre of gardens.  Close to the beach, this
lodge offers 11 rooms and plenty of views.  Located
at 256 Prospect Street, you'll be close to what
you want to do in La Jolla.

5.  Empress Hotel
Located in the heart of the town, the Empress
Hotel is a well known local favorite.  Manhattan's
restaurant is located off from the lobby, with a
fitness center and sauna onsite as well.  The hotel
also offers 73 rooms, free local calls, breakfast,
and high speed internet.  Located at 7766 Fay
Avenue, the Empress Hotel is the place to be for
those who want to be in the middle of La Jolla.

6.  Grande Colonial
Located on La Jolla's main street, the Grande
Colonial is one of the oldest hotels in the city.
With 75 rooms and a European style, Grande Colonial
also offers you free ADSL internet and valet
parking.

7.  Hyatt Regency
The Hyatt Regency in La Jolla offers modern design
with all the comforts, although it's better for
travelers than family vacationers.  The Regency
is located at 3777 La Jolla Village Drive, offers
394 rooms, and plenty of other perks to keep you
entertained and interested.

All About La Jolla

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.

There are also modern shopping centers here as well,
along with a wealthy residential area.  The
world renowned Scripps Memorial Hospital & Medical
Research Center is here as well as the San Diego
Mormon Temple - a remarkable 59,000 square foot
building that resembles a large ice sculpture.

The Village
The downtown area of La Jolla offers shops, hotels,
boutiques, restaurants, coffee houses, salons,
and art galleries.  Even though this area is
rather small, the district is full of trendy
establishments that draw wealthy visitors from all
over the world.

Girad Avenue is the main street of La Jolla, even
though Prospect Drive is known as "Rodeo Drive" in
San Diego.

Shoreline
Although the business area and La Jolla Village are
both impressive communities, the most memorable
region in La Jolla is the areas and communities
along the Pacific shoreline.

La Jolla offers some of the most impressive shore
lines in Southern California, with remarkable
caves, cliffs, beaches, and sunsets.  The best
view of La Jolla can be seen from the air.  Daring
visitors can take in La Jolla via the Torrey Pines
Gliderport and learn flying.  If you seek a more
tame view of the coastline, try the scenic drive
along North Torrey Pines Road.

All along the coastline, La Jolla offers you a
first rate shopping district.  You can visit
jewelry stores, art galleries, souvenir shops,
and fashionable boutiques.  Once you have been
shopping, you can complete the day by dining above
the water of the Pacific.

From the art galleries and trendy shops to the
world class golf courses, La Jolla has attractions
to please tourists from all over the world.  Each
district is unique, yet they are all similiar when
it comes to quality.  You won't find anything short
of the best when you visit the best Southern
California has to offer.