Guidebook for La Jolla
Food Scene
This bistro, bakery & wine shop lures locals for homemade goodies & chic, European-style decor.
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The French Gourmet
960 Turquoise St This bistro, bakery & wine shop lures locals for homemade goodies & chic, European-style decor.
Market-fresh sushi & entrees, plus a seafood market inside a midcentury, brick-&-mortar warehouse.
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The Fishery
5040 Cass St Market-fresh sushi & entrees, plus a seafood market inside a midcentury, brick-&-mortar warehouse.
Contemporary market with a range of standard, organic & gourmet grocery items, plus prepared fare.
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Gelson's Market
730 Turquoise St Contemporary market with a range of standard, organic & gourmet grocery items, plus prepared fare.
French bistro with a covered patio serving creative fare & mussels galore in a rustic-chic setting.
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BO-beau kitchen + bar
4996 W Point Loma BlvdFrench bistro with a covered patio serving creative fare & mussels galore in a rustic-chic setting.
Go-to for Californian cuisine & craft cocktails, plus occasional live music among a deco design.
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Beaumont's
5662 La Jolla BlvdGo-to for Californian cuisine & craft cocktails, plus occasional live music among a deco design.
Renowned chef Trey Foshee's New American cuisine served in an elegant setting with ocean views.
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George's at the Cove
1250 Prospect StRenowned chef Trey Foshee's New American cuisine served in an elegant setting with ocean views.
Inventive takes on seasonal cuisine amongst chic, contemporary decor in the Grande Colonial Hotel.
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Prospect Bar and Lounge
1025 Prospect StInventive takes on seasonal cuisine amongst chic, contemporary decor in the Grande Colonial Hotel.
Fast-food style tacos, burritos & churros served in a colorful shop with a retro vibe.
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The Taco Stand
621 Pearl StFast-food style tacos, burritos & churros served in a colorful shop with a retro vibe.
Refined Italian fare includes burrata & pasta served in a homey, intimate space with outdoor patio.
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Enoteca Adriano
4864 Cass StRefined Italian fare includes burrata & pasta served in a homey, intimate space with outdoor patio.
Airy two-story destination for Hawaiian-inspired fare with outdoor seating & ocean views.
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Duke's La Jolla
1216 Prospect StAiry two-story destination for Hawaiian-inspired fare with outdoor seating & ocean views.
The essence of Milano. We wanted to embrace the city’s history and modernity at the same time. For this reason we chose “Ambrogio,” a name that has deep meaning to all three of us. Ambrogio, an archbishop in the 4th century, is the patron saint of Milano and a symbolic figure. He represents a city of pride, a city where people feel first and foremost Milanesi (citizens of Milano). We strongly believe in the importance of our roots and are proud of our heritage.
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Ambrogio15
926 Turquoise StThe essence of Milano. We wanted to embrace the city’s history and modernity at the same time. For this reason we chose “Ambrogio,” a name that has deep meaning to all three of us. Ambrogio, an archbishop in the 4th century, is the patron saint of Milano and a symbolic figure. He represents a city of pride, a city where people feel first and foremost Milanesi (citizens of Milano). We strongly believe in the importance of our roots and are proud of our heritage.
Parks & Nature
Family Friendly Beach access, less crowded and crazy than mission and pacific beach, this north PB Beach access has bathrooms, a grassy bluff to watch the sunset with views south to Point Loma and north to PB Point. Easy beach access down a ramp, has both swimming and surf areas.
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Law Street Beach
671 Ocean Blvd Family Friendly Beach access, less crowded and crazy than mission and pacific beach, this north PB Beach access has bathrooms, a grassy bluff to watch the sunset with views south to Point Loma and north to PB Point. Easy beach access down a ramp, has both swimming and surf areas.
Windansea Beach is a stretch of coastline located in La Jolla, a community of San Diego, California. The neighborhood adjacent to the beach is named Windansea after the beach.
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Windansea Beach
Neptune Pl Windansea Beach is a stretch of coastline located in La Jolla, a community of San Diego, California. The neighborhood adjacent to the beach is named Windansea after the beach.
La Jolla Cove is a small, picturesque cove and beach that is surrounded by cliffs in La Jolla, San Diego, California. The Cove is protected as part of a marine reserve; underwater it is very rich in marine life, and is popular with snorkelers, swimmers and scuba divers.
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La Jolla Cove
1100 Coast Blvd La Jolla Cove is a small, picturesque cove and beach that is surrounded by cliffs in La Jolla, San Diego, California. The Cove is protected as part of a marine reserve; underwater it is very rich in marine life, and is popular with snorkelers, swimmers and scuba divers.
Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve is 2,000 acres of coastal state park located in the community of La Jolla, in San Diego, California, off North Torrey Pines Road. Although it is located within San Diego city limits, it remains one of the wildest stretches of land on the Southern California coast.
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Torrey Pines State Reserve
12600 North Torrey Pines RoadTorrey Pines State Natural Reserve is 2,000 acres of coastal state park located in the community of La Jolla, in San Diego, California, off North Torrey Pines Road. Although it is located within San Diego city limits, it remains one of the wildest stretches of land on the Southern California coast.
La Jolla Shores is a sandy beach approximately 1 mile long located in the community of La Jolla. In summer, waves at this beach are usually the most gentle of all San Diego beaches.
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La Jolla Shores Hotel
8110 Camino Del OroLa Jolla Shores is a sandy beach approximately 1 mile long located in the community of La Jolla. In summer, waves at this beach are usually the most gentle of all San Diego beaches.
Mission Bay is a saltwater bay or lagoon located south of the Pacific Beach community of San Diego, California. The bay is part of the recreational Mission Bay Park, the largest man-made aquatic park in the country, consisting of 4,235 acres, approximately 46% land and 54% water.
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Mission Bay
Mission Bay is a saltwater bay or lagoon located south of the Pacific Beach community of San Diego, California. The bay is part of the recreational Mission Bay Park, the largest man-made aquatic park in the country, consisting of 4,235 acres, approximately 46% land and 54% water.
Entertainment & Activities
Belmont Park
3146 Mission BlvdZoológico de San Diego
2920 Zoo DrSeaWorld San Diego
500 Sea World Dr.Parque Safari del Zoológico de San Diego
15500 San Pasqual Valley RdBirch Aquarium at Scripps is an aquarium and the public outreach center for Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California, San Diego.
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Birch Aquarium at Scripps
2300 Expedition WayBirch Aquarium at Scripps is an aquarium and the public outreach center for Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California, San Diego.
Sightseeing
The Gaslamp Quarter is a lively downtown neighborhood, known for its nightlife. Clubs, dive bars and cocktail lounges draw a young crowd, while the Spreckels and Balboa theaters have diverse programs of music, comedy and drama. There's a mix of chain and independent restaurants in the area, with many global options. Horton Plaza Park has grassy lawns, ice cream and coffee vendors, and an interactive fountain.
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Gaslamp Quarter
The Gaslamp Quarter is a lively downtown neighborhood, known for its nightlife. Clubs, dive bars and cocktail lounges draw a young crowd, while the Spreckels and Balboa theaters have diverse programs of music, comedy and drama. There's a mix of chain and independent restaurants in the area, with many global options. Horton Plaza Park has grassy lawns, ice cream and coffee vendors, and an interactive fountain.
Hotel del Coronado (also known as The Del and Hotel Del) is a historic beachfront hotel in the city of Coronado, just across the San Diego Bay from San Diego, California. It is one of the few surviving examples of an American architectural genre: the wooden Victorian beach resort.
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Hotel Del Coronado
1500 Orange AveHotel del Coronado (also known as The Del and Hotel Del) is a historic beachfront hotel in the city of Coronado, just across the San Diego Bay from San Diego, California. It is one of the few surviving examples of an American architectural genre: the wooden Victorian beach resort.
Mission Beach is a laid-back neighborhood whose namesake sands attract surfers, sunbathers and volleyball players. A paved path curls around Mission Bay, a popular spot for water sports. Belmont Park is a small amusement park with a wooden roller coaster built in 1925, while SeaWorld San Diego has marine shows and up-close views of orcas and dolphins. Mission Boulevard is lined with casual cafes and eateries.
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Playa Mission
3000 Mission BoulevardMission Beach is a laid-back neighborhood whose namesake sands attract surfers, sunbathers and volleyball players. A paved path curls around Mission Bay, a popular spot for water sports. Belmont Park is a small amusement park with a wooden roller coaster built in 1925, while SeaWorld San Diego has marine shows and up-close views of orcas and dolphins. Mission Boulevard is lined with casual cafes and eateries.
Old Town is a neighborhood of San Diego, California. It contains 230 acres (93 ha) and is bounded by Interstate 8 on the north, Interstate 5 on the west, Mission Hills on the east and Bankers Hill on the south.[1] It is the oldest settled area in San Diego and is the site of the first European settlement in present-day California.[
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Old Town
Old Town is a neighborhood of San Diego, California. It contains 230 acres (93 ha) and is bounded by Interstate 8 on the north, Interstate 5 on the west, Mission Hills on the east and Bankers Hill on the south.[1] It is the oldest settled area in San Diego and is the site of the first European settlement in present-day California.[
Seaport Village is a waterfront shopping and dining complex adjacent to San Diego Bay in downtown San Diego, California. It is located at 849 West Harbor Drive, at the intersection of Harbor Drive and Kettner. It houses more than 70 shops, galleries, and eateries on 90,000 square feet of waterfront property.
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Seaport Village station
Seaport Village is a waterfront shopping and dining complex adjacent to San Diego Bay in downtown San Diego, California. It is located at 849 West Harbor Drive, at the intersection of Harbor Drive and Kettner. It houses more than 70 shops, galleries, and eateries on 90,000 square feet of waterfront property.
Point Loma is a rugged peninsula, known for Cabrillo National Monument, a park with trails, tide pools and exhibits on California history. Sunset Cliffs Natural Park is a popular spot to watch the sun go down while Liberty Station, a former Naval Training Center, has buzzy restaurants and shops. Seafood eateries dot the nearby Shelter and Harbor islands, and Humphreys Concerts by the Bay hosts live music.
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Point Loma
Point Loma is a rugged peninsula, known for Cabrillo National Monument, a park with trails, tide pools and exhibits on California history. Sunset Cliffs Natural Park is a popular spot to watch the sun go down while Liberty Station, a former Naval Training Center, has buzzy restaurants and shops. Seafood eateries dot the nearby Shelter and Harbor islands, and Humphreys Concerts by the Bay hosts live music.
Considered to be one of the best natural harbors on the west coast of North America,[5] it was colonized by Spain beginning in 1769. Later it served as base headquarters of major ships of the United States Navy in the Pacific until just before the United States entered World War II, when the newly organized United States Pacific Fleet primary base was transferred to Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. However, San Diego Bay remains as a home port of major assets, including several aircraft carriers, of the United States Pacific Fleet, and as a result of base closures beginning in the 1980s, facilities in San Diego Bay are the major naval base facilities still in operation in California.
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San Diego Bay
Considered to be one of the best natural harbors on the west coast of North America,[5] it was colonized by Spain beginning in 1769. Later it served as base headquarters of major ships of the United States Navy in the Pacific until just before the United States entered World War II, when the newly organized United States Pacific Fleet primary base was transferred to Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. However, San Diego Bay remains as a home port of major assets, including several aircraft carriers, of the United States Pacific Fleet, and as a result of base closures beginning in the 1980s, facilities in San Diego Bay are the major naval base facilities still in operation in California.
Del Mar is a beach city in San Diego County, California. Del Mar is Spanish for "of the sea" or "by the sea," which reflects its location on the coast of the Pacific Ocean. The Del Mar Horse Races are hosted on the Del Mar racetrack every summer.
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Del Mar
Del Mar is a beach city in San Diego County, California. Del Mar is Spanish for "of the sea" or "by the sea," which reflects its location on the coast of the Pacific Ocean. The Del Mar Horse Races are hosted on the Del Mar racetrack every summer.
Arts & Culture
Balboa Park is a 1,200-acre urban cultural park in San Diego, California, United States. In addition to open space areas, natural vegetation zones, green belts, gardens, and walking paths, it contains museums, several theaters, and the world-famous San Diego Zoo.
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Parque Balboa
Balboa Park is a 1,200-acre urban cultural park in San Diego, California, United States. In addition to open space areas, natural vegetation zones, green belts, gardens, and walking paths, it contains museums, several theaters, and the world-famous San Diego Zoo.
Shopping
Start at the corner of Girard Avenue and Prospect Street in affluent La Jolla for the ultimate boutique shopping experience. Located just a short walk from the famous La Jolla Children's Pool and the La Jolla Cove, this area is a hub for upscale shops.
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La Jolla
Start at the corner of Girard Avenue and Prospect Street in affluent La Jolla for the ultimate boutique shopping experience. Located just a short walk from the famous La Jolla Children's Pool and the La Jolla Cove, this area is a hub for upscale shops.
Located in bustling Mission Valley, about a 10-minute drive from downtown, this mall caters to shoppers looking for an elite experience. "It's a must, in the center of it all," says Edna Gutierrez, public relations manager at the San Diego Tourism Authority.
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Fashion Valley
7007 Friars RdLocated in bustling Mission Valley, about a 10-minute drive from downtown, this mall caters to shoppers looking for an elite experience. "It's a must, in the center of it all," says Edna Gutierrez, public relations manager at the San Diego Tourism Authority.
UTC, short for the University Towne Centre, offers a mix of high-end shops, top-tier restaurants and brick-and-mortar stores of internet-based retailers. Sit inside one of Tesla's electric cars, browse the books at the Amazon store or dine at Seasons 52. You can also catch a movie at the on-site ArcLight movie theater. The mall is pet-friendly and even has a dog park, as well as a family lounge with books and videos for children.
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Westfield UTC
4545 La Jolla Village DrUTC, short for the University Towne Centre, offers a mix of high-end shops, top-tier restaurants and brick-and-mortar stores of internet-based retailers. Sit inside one of Tesla's electric cars, browse the books at the Amazon store or dine at Seasons 52. You can also catch a movie at the on-site ArcLight movie theater. The mall is pet-friendly and even has a dog park, as well as a family lounge with books and videos for children.
Located one exit north of the Mexican border on Interstate 5 and only 20 minutes south of downtown San Diego, Las Americas is "a cool, touristy thing to do," says Peyton Pierce, concierge at the Andaz San Diego.
This outlet mall has about 125 stores, including Banana Republic, Michael Kors, J.Crew, Adidas and Polo Ralph Lauren. And while you are there, experience authentic Mexican cuisine at Achiote Restaurant.
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Las Americas Premium Outlets
4211 Camino De La PlazaLocated one exit north of the Mexican border on Interstate 5 and only 20 minutes south of downtown San Diego, Las Americas is "a cool, touristy thing to do," says Peyton Pierce, concierge at the Andaz San Diego.
This outlet mall has about 125 stores, including Banana Republic, Michael Kors, J.Crew, Adidas and Polo Ralph Lauren. And while you are there, experience authentic Mexican cuisine at Achiote Restaurant.
For visitors staying in North County San Diego or who are looking for a relaxing drive up the coast, make the Carlsbad Premium Outlets your shopping venue of choice. Home to more than 90 retailers, such as Theory, Coach, Kate Spade, Tommy Hilfiger and Cole Haan, this mall dazzles visitors with its tranquil fountain-adorned courtyards and Tuscan-style architecture.
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Carlsbad Premium Outlets
5620 Paseo Del NorteFor visitors staying in North County San Diego or who are looking for a relaxing drive up the coast, make the Carlsbad Premium Outlets your shopping venue of choice. Home to more than 90 retailers, such as Theory, Coach, Kate Spade, Tommy Hilfiger and Cole Haan, this mall dazzles visitors with its tranquil fountain-adorned courtyards and Tuscan-style architecture.
Westfield Horton Plaza, not to be confused with its adjacent namesake Horton Plaza, is a five-level outdoor shopping mall located in downtown San Diego known for its bright colors, architectural tricks, and odd spatial rhythms. It stands on 6.5 city blocks adjacent to the city's historic Gaslamp Quarter.
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Westfield Horton Plaza
324 Horton PlazaWestfield Horton Plaza, not to be confused with its adjacent namesake Horton Plaza, is a five-level outdoor shopping mall located in downtown San Diego known for its bright colors, architectural tricks, and odd spatial rhythms. It stands on 6.5 city blocks adjacent to the city's historic Gaslamp Quarter.
Drinks & Nightlife
Spacious, hopping destination for country music & dance, with live bands, 2 bars & Tex-Mex grub.
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Moonshine Beach
1165 Garnet AveSpacious, hopping destination for country music & dance, with live bands, 2 bars & Tex-Mex grub.