Christmas Shopping Getaways: La Jolla

Instead of elbowing your way through the crowds at the mall, coming out feeling like you've been running with the bulls at Pamplona, why not run off to a nice little place for a quick getaway and some shopping? The next few days, we'll feature a few of California's best places to get away and shop at the same time. Depending on where you live, any of them are suitable for a weekend getaway or a day trip.

The name of La Jolla, California means "the jewel," an apt moniker for a beautiful town ringed with blue waters. La Jolla is one of the prettiest California oceanside vacation towns, and home to several of the state's best beaches. It's also got a nice, walkable shopping area.

You can plan your La Jolla trip in a jiffy using our weekend getaway planner.