Guidebook for La Jolla

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Guidebook for La Jolla

Food Scene

Legendary! Great little neighborhood hang out. 5 minute walk from the house...
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Bird Rock Coffee Roasters
5627 La Jolla Blvd
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Legendary! Great little neighborhood hang out. 5 minute walk from the house...
Cute little hole in the wall taco stand... very fresh!
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Oscars Mexican Seafood
703 Turquoise St
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Cute little hole in the wall taco stand... very fresh!
My favorite! Everything is handmade and fresh! I always get the grilled fish tacos which are fresh, local catch. The churros are the best you'll have. There is always a huge line but if you go before 11 it's not bad.
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The Taco Stand
621 Pearl St
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My favorite! Everything is handmade and fresh! I always get the grilled fish tacos which are fresh, local catch. The churros are the best you'll have. There is always a huge line but if you go before 11 it's not bad.
Great casual atmosphere, fresh, mostly local.
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El Pescador Fish Market
634 Pearl St
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Great casual atmosphere, fresh, mostly local.
Excellent Italian restaurant... nice atmosphere in courtyard.
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Piatti
2182 Avenida De La Playa
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Excellent Italian restaurant... nice atmosphere in courtyard.
Slightly upscale Italian, beautiful view of sunset in the bar area.
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Catania
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Slightly upscale Italian, beautiful view of sunset in the bar area.
Vegan, gorgeous roof top view of the ocean. Wednesday nights is open mic night. offers aerial yoga and other yoga classes
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Trilogy Sanctuary
7650 Girard Ave
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Vegan, gorgeous roof top view of the ocean. Wednesday nights is open mic night. offers aerial yoga and other yoga classes
great for a light lunch, breakfast or just a cup of coffee or pastry. on the water at scripp's pier. (I was having lunch here with my bestie when I first moved to LJ and saw dolphins for the first time!)
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Caroline's Seaside Cafe
Kennel Way
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great for a light lunch, breakfast or just a cup of coffee or pastry. on the water at scripp's pier. (I was having lunch here with my bestie when I first moved to LJ and saw dolphins for the first time!)
my go to pizza delivery!
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Pizza On Pearl
617 Pearl St
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my go to pizza delivery!
such amazing gelato! all house made with natural and organic ingredients. you will not be disappointed!
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Bobboi Natural Gelato
8008 Girard Ave
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such amazing gelato! all house made with natural and organic ingredients. you will not be disappointed!
george's has 3 levels. bottom level is up-scale. middle level is casual and the roof top which is all open air is also casual but more of a bar scene. all have stunning ocean views
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George's at the Cove
1250 Prospect St
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george's has 3 levels. bottom level is up-scale. middle level is casual and the roof top which is all open air is also casual but more of a bar scene. all have stunning ocean views
Upscale seafood restaurant with stellar ocean views. Top floor is more casual with open bar seating and live music. This is my top pick if you want an upscale seafood place. ( The shrimp cocktail is to die for!)
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Eddie V's Prime Seafood
1270 Prospect Street
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Upscale seafood restaurant with stellar ocean views. Top floor is more casual with open bar seating and live music. This is my top pick if you want an upscale seafood place. ( The shrimp cocktail is to die for!)
best sushi restaurant ever! it's in a little strip mall next to a 7-11. you must make a reservation!!! I actually prefer sitting at the bar and asking the sushi chef what he suggest. The live shrimp is AMAZING!
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Sushi Ota
4529 Mission Bay Dr
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best sushi restaurant ever! it's in a little strip mall next to a 7-11. you must make a reservation!!! I actually prefer sitting at the bar and asking the sushi chef what he suggest. The live shrimp is AMAZING!
Adorable little Italian cafe for a light breakfast of lunch. All of the pastries are made in house and won't disappoint!
il giardino di Lilli
Adorable little Italian cafe for a light breakfast of lunch. All of the pastries are made in house and won't disappoint!
This place is gaining momentum since new ownership in early 2023. Great happening location!
Mermaids & Cowboys
This place is gaining momentum since new ownership in early 2023. Great happening location!
Best sushi in La Jolla!
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Sushi Nekosan
1119 Wall St
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Best sushi in La Jolla!
Old school New York, Italian steakhouse. Wait staff in black coats and white shirts. Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights at 7 pm the live piano music starts and it's a riot! Sometimes people dance and usually some good people watching.
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Manhattan
7766 Fay Ave
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Old school New York, Italian steakhouse. Wait staff in black coats and white shirts. Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights at 7 pm the live piano music starts and it's a riot! Sometimes people dance and usually some good people watching.
Pricey, very chic, great food and atmosphere.
Paradisaea
Pricey, very chic, great food and atmosphere.
amazing pastries and breads... in the mornings there is usually a long line. they serve sandwiches at 11 am.
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Wayfarer Bread & Pastry
5525 La Jolla Blvd
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amazing pastries and breads... in the mornings there is usually a long line. they serve sandwiches at 11 am.

Drinks & Nightlife

Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights they have live music. Great brunch, lunch and dinner... Neighborhood hotspot! My favorite is the breakfast chili relleno.
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Beaumont's
5662 La Jolla Blvd
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Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights they have live music. Great brunch, lunch and dinner... Neighborhood hotspot! My favorite is the breakfast chili relleno.
Sports bar, open until 2 am
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The Spot
1005 Prospect St
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Sports bar, open until 2 am
sports bar, some nights live music, Wednesday night is backgammon night. open until 2 am
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Hennessey's Tavern
7811 Herschel Ave
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sports bar, some nights live music, Wednesday night is backgammon night. open until 2 am

Sightseeing

Beautiful! Reminds me of the cave in Goonies when they find the treasure! Warning if you get claustrophobic... the steps going down are steep and narrow, with wet cave walls. Do not attempt if you think there is a risk of falling or becoming panicked. The stairs lead to a small platform inside the cove from which you can see the ocean outside the cave entrance. Entry is $5 per adult.
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La Jolla Cove
1100 Coast Blvd
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Beautiful! Reminds me of the cave in Goonies when they find the treasure! Warning if you get claustrophobic... the steps going down are steep and narrow, with wet cave walls. Do not attempt if you think there is a risk of falling or becoming panicked. The stairs lead to a small platform inside the cove from which you can see the ocean outside the cave entrance. Entry is $5 per adult.
Check out the children's pool... there are tons of seals.
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La Jolla Cove
1100 Coast Blvd
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Check out the children's pool... there are tons of seals.

Essentials

Small and kind of pricey but has mix of high quality gourmet foods and ordinary staples.
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Gelson's Market
730 Turquoise St
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Small and kind of pricey but has mix of high quality gourmet foods and ordinary staples.
This is my 24 hour urgent care facility. It is walk-ins only. The phone number is 858-554-8638 if you would like to check wait time or have any other questions.
Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines
10710 N Torrey Pines Rd
This is my 24 hour urgent care facility. It is walk-ins only. The phone number is 858-554-8638 if you would like to check wait time or have any other questions.
nearest grocery store
Pavilions
nearest grocery store
Nearest pharmacy... About a 10 minute walk
CVS
Nearest pharmacy... About a 10 minute walk
Nearby pharmacy in the village of La Jolla... 3 minute drive
CVS
Nearby pharmacy in the village of La Jolla... 3 minute drive

Parks & Nature

My favorite beach! Small and not so touristy. Great surfing but only for experts as there are rocks and it is very territorial.
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Windansea Beach
Neptune Pl
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My favorite beach! Small and not so touristy. Great surfing but only for experts as there are rocks and it is very territorial.
Great hikes for kids. There are 3-4 trails all having beautiful view of the ocean. The furthest trail takes you down to the beach.
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Torrey Pines State Reserve
12600 North Torrey Pines Road
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Great hikes for kids. There are 3-4 trails all having beautiful view of the ocean. The furthest trail takes you down to the beach.

Arts & Culture

Farmer's market every Sunday 9:00-1:30... supports La Jolla Elementary school. There is live music, two playgrounds, sometimes face painting and balloon animals. Plenty of food vendors, local artisans, meats and produce.
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La Jolla Open Aire Farmers Market
7335 Girard Ave
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Farmer's market every Sunday 9:00-1:30... supports La Jolla Elementary school. There is live music, two playgrounds, sometimes face painting and balloon animals. Plenty of food vendors, local artisans, meats and produce.
Dr. Suess (Theodor Suess Giesel) resided in La Jolla after WWII. He was inspired by many things in La Jolla and San Diego, such as the "Lorax" tree in the cove http://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/visit-seussical-san-diego-180959997/ https://www.lajolla.com/article/4-surprising-ways-la-jolla-inspired-dr-seuss/
Legends Gallery
1205 Prospect St
Dr. Suess (Theodor Suess Giesel) resided in La Jolla after WWII. He was inspired by many things in La Jolla and San Diego, such as the "Lorax" tree in the cove http://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/visit-seussical-san-diego-180959997/ https://www.lajolla.com/article/4-surprising-ways-la-jolla-inspired-dr-seuss/
Voted number one fine art gallery year after year.
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Contemporary Fine Arts Gallery
7946 Ivanhoe Ave
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Voted number one fine art gallery year after year.

Entertainment & Activities

Movie theater with restaurant and bar. Great for families, or night out.
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THE LOT La Jolla
7611 Fay Ave
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Movie theater with restaurant and bar. Great for families, or night out.