La Jolla Village

The Village of La Jolla is the vacation showcase of
La Jolla.  The village offers postcard type beauty,
with elegant homes, lush real estate, resorts,
luxurious hotels, and even the best in intimate
bed and breakfast lodging.  The La Jolla Village is
the gateway entrance to some of the most amazing
beaches San Diego has to offer.

The village consists of a 30 block downtown La
Jolla area that's home to over 1,400 businesses
that are fully committed to vacation pleasure to
the over 7,000 people that visit the village each
and every day.

In the village you'll find all the conveniences
that grace the shores, such as world class shopping
and quaint boutique shops.  Upscale restaurants,
intimate cafes, museums, art galleries, and
attractions such as the Birch Aquarium can be found
here as well.

The La Jolla Playhouse is in the village as well.
It has earned over 200 awards, including the 1993
Tony for outstanding regional theater.  The Playhouse
is a creative haven that attracts more then 150,000
theater enthusiasts each year.

Most visitors to the La Jolla Village like to walk
the shoreline around Scripps Park and soak up the
perfect weather and majestic views of the oceanfront
panorama.  If romantic tranquility is what you
seek, late afternoon and early evening strolls are
less crowded and at dusk you can catch some of
the most stunning sunsets.

The beaches of La Jolla are the biggest tourist
attractions here.  All you need to do is choose
your style of water recreation and relaxation.
Swimming, surfing, bodysurfing, snorkeling, scuba
diving, sun bathing, or just watching others swim.
Make sure you arrive early to avoid the crowds,
then stay late to catch the beauty of the moonlit
skies.

La Jolla Golden Triangle
The Golden Triangle of La Jolla is an area that's
intersected by three major freeways - I-5, I-805,
and State 52.  The Triangle lies east of La Jolla
Village and ten minutes north of downtown San
Diego.

The established residential community blossomed
into a financial triad of high rise office
buildings, full service hotels, shopping, and
plenty of restaurants.

The Golden Triangle also offers the business
traveler and vacationer all they need within a
self contained area of business, retail, shopping,
hotels, dining, and boutiques.  The Golden Triangle
is also located close to the oceanfront beach
area of the village and all the vacation attractions
that San Diego has to offer.

La Jolla Travel Guide

La Jolla is a well known tourist attraction, and by
all accounts is the "jewel" in San Diego.  Perched
on the bluffs that overlook the Pacific Ocean, the
city has captivated millions over the years, and
continues to do so to this very day.

With it's quaint village feel, expansive views, and
easy to access coast, it can be said that La Jolla
is a great attraction.  If you had to break La Jolla
down into 3 main areas, it would be the beach, the
restaurants, and the shopping.

Home to some of the best coastline in the county,
La Jolla offers beach goers and sun lovers the
chance to play, relax, and bask in the sun on some
of the finest beaches in the area.  In their beauty,
the beaches rival those of Hawaii for their seclusion
and serenity.

From the long white sand of La Jolla Shores to the
quiet and relaxing beach off Marine Street, you'll
have plenty to enjoy and find your very own piece
of paradise.

La Jolla restaurants are world class, playing host
to some of the finest chefs and coming chefs in the
entire country.  With its year round growing
season, these chefs have some of the finest products
to work their collective magic with - creating
some of the best meals you'll ever taste.

The village of La Jolla is said to have some of the
best shopping anywhere.  There are stores all over
the area, with something for everyone.

Whether it's shopping, swimming, or just checking
out the area, La Jolla is truly a place to vacation
or just visit.  Summer is the best time to visit,
as the beaches here are truly beautiful.  If you've
wanted to go somewhere different, La Jolla is where
you need to be.

La Jolla Shores

Located at 8200 Camino del Oro, La Jolla Shores is a
sandy beach around a mile long, adjacent to a
residentual dwelling.  During the summer months, the
waves at this beach are normally the most gentle of
all San Diego beaches, although the rip currents can
be very strong at times.

For this very reason, novice scuba classes are held
at La Jolla Shores.  The grassy park of Kellogg
Park is located behind the main lifeguard station
and provides an excellent area for picnicking.  A
wide cement boardwalk parallels a large area of the
beach between the sand and the park.

The beach of La Jolla Shores is adjacent to the San
Diego La Jolla Underwater Ecological Reserve.  The
removal of objects from this area as well as fishing
are prohibited.  The Scripps Pier lies at the north
end of the beach, although the pier isn't open to
the public.

Within the City limits, La Jolla Shores has the only
beachfront boat launch.  Small boats can be launched
directly into the surf at foot of Avenida de la Playa,
which is south of the lifeguard station.  This can
be a rough terrain area, so you may need to have
a four wheel drive vehicle.

If you like to surf, there are specified areas on
the beach where the waves tend to be small.  For
scuba diving, the south end of the beach is widely
used by scuba driving classes.

During the summer months, La Jolla Shores can tend
be very crowded.  You should try to go in the morning,
as the crowds aren't as bad.  This is a great beach
during those hot summer days, with plenty to do
for your entire family.

La Jolla Sea Caves Tour

The most popular tour offered by Hike Bike Kayak of
San Diego is the kayak tour of the well known La
Jolla Sea Caves.  On this tour, you can witness the
abudant wildlife and amazing views of the La Jolla
Cove with your guide who will be an amateur naturalist.

Not only will you kayak up the caves at La Jolla
Shores, but you'll also witness dolphins swimming,
along with sea lions playing.  From your kayak, you
can see Mount Soledad to the east, the bluffs of
Torrey Pines State Reserve to the north, and La
Jolla Cove to the south.

You can take the La Jolla Sea Caves tour every day
at 9:30 AM, 12:30 PM, and 2:30 PM.  Starting in
June, the tours are every half hour.  To make a
reservation, all you need to do is call.

What to expect
On a typical day, you should be prepared to get
wet.  The tour launches into the waves from the end
of their street.  You meet at their shop, where you'll
check in, sign waivers, etc.  You'll also recieve
a lifejacket and paddle.

You'll need to bring the following with you:
-  Sunglasses with retainers
-  Sunscreen
-  A change of clothes
-  Bathing suit
-  Towel
-  Sandals

The tour is very popular with tourists and locals
alike.  Hike Bike Kayak can accomodate age ranges
from 6 - 65.  They also have bike trailers and trail
a bikes for children that are 1 and older.  This
way, anyone can take in the beauty and mystique
this tour offers.

Cost and availability
The cost of the La Jolla Sea Caves tour is $50 per
person for singles, and $45 per person for tandem
kayaks or couples.  If you can go with someone else,
that would be easier choice.

La Jolla Entertainment

Each and every year, La Jolla draws countless tourists
from around the world.  With its picturesque terrain,
incredible views and charming culture, La Jolla is
a visitors paradise.  The entertainment for the area
consistently pleases the growing tourist population
as well, catering to a wide variety of tastes.

Art
La Jolla flourishes and astounds with it's distinguished
art galleries.  The community celebrates an extensive
array of art, although most galleries tend to favor
contemporary pieces.  The Quint Gallery highlights
modern art, featuring paintings in oil and water
colors, along with photography and sculptures.

The Gallery La Jolla offers various European and
American contemporary artists, housing both paintings
and sculptures.  Just down the street is the
Carlton Gallery, which is devoted to sculpture,
and showcases Oriental art as well.

Music
Even though art clearly dominates La Jolla's
cultural atmosphere, music isn't neglected.  A
variety of styles bring music alive to tourists
and local residents.  Athenaeum Music and Arts
Library has a collection of books and other pieces
that are devoted to the musical world.

During summer, Concerts by the Sea in La Jolla
is very popular among locals and tourists.  Located
at the La Jolla Cove, this annual concert series
presents live music in an oceanside setting.

Theater and film
The La Jolla Playhouse is the most popular theater
in the area.  The theater has been around for many
years, and now known for it's new plays.  For the
world of film, the Cove Theater is an old
fashioned theater that shows independant and
foreign films that are often neglected by main
stream movie theaters.

Nightlife
The nightlife in La Jolla is upbeat and very
energetic.  The Spot is a popular nighttime venue,
located in the La Jolla Village.  Another great
spot is Humphrey's La Jolla Grill.  For those
who are looking to laugh, The Comedy Store is
highly recommended.

Outdoor activities
The sunny area of La Jolla amazes with outdoor
activities as well.  You can see panoramic views
of San Diego County from Mount Soledad or climb
through the mysterious caverns provided by the
La Jolla Caves.

Gold enthusiasts won't want to miss the Torrey
Pines Golf Course, which is the only public
course in the entire PGA circuit.  Those who
are seeking adventure may want to check out La
Jolla from the air with an airborne journey from
the Torrey Pines Gliderport.

Whether your looking for art, nightlife, or outdoor
adventure, La Jolla has the entertainment you
crave.  There is a lot of things to do here -
giving tourists more than one reason to come back
for more.