Ringed by aquamarine waters and filled with art galleries, shops and some of San Diego's best restaurants, La Jolla, its name taken from the Spanish "la hoya," which means "the jewel," adorns the shoreline just north of San Diego. It's the San Diego area's most upscale beach town, with elegant homes and businesses gracing the shores of La Jolla Cove.
Cliffside views and blue ocean pictures.
Our top picks for hotels in La Jolla. With less than 600 hotel rooms, hotel occupancy here averages almost 80%. We'll help you find a nice place to stay, fast.
Plan a day trip from San Diego or a weekend getaway in La Jolla, California in a jiffy with this concise, one-page planner. Find out what popular La Jolla attraction we think you can skip.
An intimate small aquarium in La Jolla, its holdings include seahorses.
Held in June, it is ranked as one of the best art festivals in the country.
Sunday concerts held in Ellen Scripps Browning Park.
Find out why La Jolla Cove is the San Diego area's best beach for tidepools and scuba diving, get directions and information
Their productions have earned over 200 awards, including the 1993 Tony for Outstanding Regional Theater. To that, we add a hearty standing ovation and a recommendation: get your tickets as fast as you can.
Find out why La Jolla Shores is the San Diego area's best beach for families, beginning surfers and kayakers. And best of all, learn how to avoid the crowds if you want to visit this A-1 beach while on vacation.
The name says it's in San Diego, but it really is in La Jolla. Their collection includes more than 3,000 works created after 1950, and they also host rotating exhibitions.
This spot has been a soaring site since Lindbergh's time. Try hang gliding, paragliding or a sailplane flight with one of their instructors.
Find out about one of California's oldest surfing icons, get directions and learn how the Sugar Shack got its name
