La Jolla
One of San Diego’s jewels is an area known as La Jolla Park at least since 1886. La Jolla is a must see for San Diego visitors.
The origin of the name is obscure and there are many different opinions concerning the meaning of La Jolla. Some say it is a corruption of ahoy, called out by sailors seeking the attention of people on the shore, but the people of La Jolla claim it is a misspelling of La Joya, meaning “The Jewel” in Spanish. The most plausible explanation, even if less poetic, is that the name of the area is a corruption of the Native American word “Woholle”, meaning “hole in the mountain”, referring to the caves in the north-facing cliffs next to La Jolla Cove Park.
Beautiful La Jolla, California, is recognized by people throughout the world as an exclusive vacation destination, with not only some of the world’s best weather, but a varied selection of hotels, shopping, dining, events and attractions.
La Jolla Cove and the Ellen Browning Scripps Park are San Diego's stars of postcards for more than 100 years which offer you some of California’s finest coastal scenery.
Some nice places to visit in La Jolla are The Children's Pool, the beach where dozens of harbor seals can be seen soaking in the sun and San Diego-La Jolla Underwater Park, a boat-free zone, where undersea flora and fauna accent the landscape along with palm-lined streets, large estate homes, and Mediterranean climate and atmosphere. There is a natural charm to La Jolla due to the presence of the ocean and 800-foot-high Mount Soledad, which offers a 360-degree view of the landscape.
La Jolla's sandy beaches
La Jolla boasts some of the best beaches in California such as Windansea Beach, La Jolla Cove, La Jolla Beach and Tennis property, La Jolla Shores, Scripps, and Black's Beach. All are perfect places were you can swim, sun, picnic, barbecue, read, or stroll along the oceanfront walkway.
Downtown La Jolla
Downtown La Jolla is home to prestigious shops and fine art. Taking a tour in town is an opportunity to admire Mary Star of the Sea, the beautiful Roman Catholic church, La Valencia Hotel, an example of Spanish colonial structure, the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, La Jolla Woman's Club, La Jolla Recreation Center and The Bishop's School which are all examples of village buildings designed by architect Irving Gill. To the north you can find the University of California, San Diego (UCSD), with about 22 000 students and representing the county's largest single employer. Farther north is The Lodge at Torrey Pines, a modern re-creation of early-20th-century Craftsman style in the guise of a 175-room luxury resort which overlooks the revered Torrey Pines Golf Course.
Other La Jolla attractions
While all these great views open to you during the long hours, hidden attractions are waiting to be discovered. Coast Walk, starting behind the Cave Store, meanders along wooded cliffs and affords a wonderful view of the beach and beyond. The shop also serves as entry for Sunny Jim Cave, an evocative natural sea cave reached by a precipitous constricted staircase through the rock. The tunnel was hand-carved in 1903 -and lets out on a wood-plank observation deck from which you can gaze out at the sea. It’s a cool treat, particularly on a hot summer day.
Living in La Jolla may be costly, but a visit to this seaside paradise or an exploration of the fascinating sites doesn’t have to break the bank!
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