La Jolla Beach Home Rentals
Stay luxurious vacation homes, some located right on the beach. Many feature a peace of history. Non-Smoking and fully equipped with appliances. Nightly and weekly rates are both available.

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MainTour San Diego Vacation Adventure
Big directory of local theme parks and other spectacular attractions, entertainment, dining, world-class resorts, sports, recreation and much more. Includes special features on Sea World, Legoland, Balboa Park, La Jolla, Coronado, local beaches, parks, museums, special events and other famous venues.

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San Diego Golden Triangle Chamber of Commerce - Business Resources
San Diego News Group - Local Newspapers
La Jolla Light -Local Newspaper
La Jolla Shores Association - over 30 years of community service
City of San Diego - City Services
Dreambook La Jolla - blog
Angelfire La Jolla - backup directory

La Jolla Adventure Tours
Explore America's Finest City - (Keyword: San Diego) Other tour options included guided tours to San Diego, trips to local amusement parks, whale-watching, VIP Nightclub tours and much more.


La Jolla Plunge Bike Tours - After you soak in the sights from the top of Mount Soledada, you'll zoom down the 3.5 mile descent to the ocean.
Sea World Trainer for a Day - 8 hour tour to participate in amazing behind the scenes activities with the sea life.
La Jolla Sea Caves Kayak Tour - taking in the gorgeous views and watching for the abundant wildlife.

Shop-XD-Airborne San Diego Aerial Tours
Get high above beautiful San Diego - fly in hot air balloons, historic warbirds, skydiving, sunset flights.

Go Card - San Diego
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With your Go San Diego Card, you will get FREE admission to more than 50 Attractions, Tours and Museums, a full color guidebook, and savings of up to 30% on shopping, dining, and other activities around San Diego. Among the attractions included are San Diego Zoo, LEGOLAND California, Whale Watching, San Diego Harbor Excursions and more! The Go San Diego Card features something for everyone!



The scenic resort community of La Jolla (pronounced la-hoi'-ya) is located on the coast within the city of San Diego. It is an exciting mixture of sea caves, tide pools and wide beachfronts. Look for the famous La Jolla Cove which recently has become a popular retreat for California Sea Lions and other marine life.

California Coastal National Monument
Established in 2000, the California Coastal National Monument runs the entire length of the California coast (1,100 miles) between Oregon and Mexico, extends 12 nautical miles from the shoreline, and encompasses thousands of BLM administered islands, rocks, exposed reefs, and pinnacles above mean high tide. These provide forage and breeding grounds for significant populations of coastal birds and sea mammals.

Tour Balboa Park
Dozens of museums, libraries, gardens, and many other attractions Find out when to visit for free.

Tour Point Loma
Major scenic overlook of the San Diego Skyline. Cabrillo Monument and Lighthouse, restaurants and giftshops.

Tour Del Mar Fairgrounds and Racetrack
This large facility is host to horse racing (July-Sept), the San Diego County Fair (June), the ScreamZone (October), and Holiday Lights (December).

Tour Sea World San Diego
Giant marine zoological park and aquariums. Home of Shamu the Killer Whale and other great adventures.

Tour Mission Bay
This large aquatic recreation area has miles of shoreline and small boat marina. Home to Sea World and Belmont Park.

Tour Torrey Pines
This scenic area is made famous by a rare coastal pine tree and is home to beach, lagoon, mesa and two of the most picturesque championship 18-hole golf courses in the world. The PGA Tour visits at the beginning of each year with the Buick Invitational.

Tour San Diego's Golden Triangle
Also known as the University City neighborhood, this area is also known as University City and hosts a giant upscale shopping mall, University Towne Center.

Scripps Institution of Oceanography - UCSD
Scripps Institution of Oceanography (founded in 1903) is one of the oldest, largest, and most important centers for marine science research, graduate training, and public service in the world. Ongoing investigations include the topography and composition of the ocean bottom, waves and currents, and the flow and interchange of matter between seawater and the ocean bottom or the atmosphere. Scripps's research ships are used in these investigations throughout the world's oceans. As many as 300 research projects may be underway at any time under that guidance of the 1300 staff members.

Birch Aquarium at Scripps
Located adjacent to the world-renown Scripps Institute of Oceanography this facility has large salt-water aquariums primarily dedicated to the study of both cold water and tropical water marine life of the Pacific Ocean. Includes giant octopus, jelly-fish, garibaldi, kelp forest and live coral. Several educational exhibits. Offshore is the San Diego-La Jolla Underwater Park - the subject of a lot of scientific research.
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San Dieguito River Park
Partially completed Coast-to-Crest wilderness trail follows the path of the San Dieguito Rivier. The Park will someday extend from the ocean at Del Mar to Volcan Mountain, just north of Julian and may even connect with the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park just beyond. It will wind past Rancho Santa Fe, Fairbanks Ranch, Escondido, Lake Hodges and Lake Sutherland.

Tour Carmel Valley
A vibrant, yet young community, Carmel Valley has matured into a place where people can live, work and play. Young families are attracted by high-end housing and award winning schools.

Tour Pacific Beach
Golden sands wait just between the tides and the Ocean Front Boardwalk. Resorts and hotels dot the coastline amongst bike and board rental stores, beachfront dining (with views), and many green parks.

Tour MCAS Miramar
This military airbase was first made famous as the Navy's Top Gun air combat school, it now serves as major base for U.S. Marine Corps Aviation. Look here for their Aviation Museum and annual Fleet Week Air Show.

Tour Sorrento Valley
The Sorrento Valley area has become synonymous with new business development in San Diego. Many prominent and internationally recognized companies have been attracted to this part of San Diego, creating a dynamic business, research, technological, and educational environment.

Tour Mission Beach
The center of The Strand a two mile sandy stretch that is the most popular beach in the City of San Diego. The boardwalk parallels the beach and is enjoyed for walking, biking, skating, and related activities. The main lifeguard station is located at the foot of Ventura Place by the Belmont Roller Coaster.

Best Western Hotels - San Diego Area Get the best internet rates by booking direct online at BestWestern.com.

La Jolla Hotel Parisi 1111 Prospect Street, La Jolla, CA 92038 ; Location: One Block from La Jolla Cove Resting amid palm trees and Pacific breezes and the rustle of shoppers and sun seekers is the Hotel Parisi. This romantic lodge is located in the heart of La Jolla at the corner of Herschel and Prospect Streets. Located one block from the Pacific Ocean and the hotel guest enjoys a choice of many beaches and bays within a short distance. La Jolla is the most picturesque location on the San Diego Coastline.

La Jolla Holiday Inn Express 6705 La Jolla Blvd, La Jolla, CA 92037 ; Location: Two Blocks from Wind and Sea Beach The Holiday Inn Express La Jolla is conveniently located close to downtown La Jolla and its abundance of shops, art galleries, museums and ocean view restaurants. You will find a quiet restful haven combined with a tradition of quality service and a relaxing experience. Guests receive a complimentary deluxe continental breakfast daily adjacent to the tropical pool courtyard.

La Valencia Resort Hotel 1132 Prospect Street, La Jolla, CA 92037 ; Location: One block from La Jolla Beachfront Come stay at this Mediterranean style hotel where the tradition of pleasant living is carefully maintained. La Valencia Hotel is situated on the Pacific Ocean just 12 miles North of San Diego in the picturesque village of La Jolla just steps away from the beach, world class shopping, art galleries, and dining. 100 distinctive guestrooms and suites.

La Jolla Hotel Estancia 9700 North Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla, CA 92037 ; Location: Just south of UCSD and Torrey Pines City Park The Hotel Estancia is nestled in a classic California coastal rancho style setting on 9.5 acres in the seaside community of La Jolla and adjacent to world-class Torrey Pines Golf Course. The La Jolla Estancia Hotel & Spa offers a range of upscale accommodations from charming guestrooms to expansive suites with exceptional service AAA 4 Diamond service and amenities.

La Jolla Best Western Resort 7830 Fay Avenue , La Jolla, CA 92037 ; Location: Two Blocks from La Jolla Beaches Escape to the La Jolla Best Western Inn by the Sea. A 100% non-smoking California Vacation Resort. Located two blocks from the beautiful beaches of La Jolla in California. Stay at this recently renovated hotel in the picturesque village of La Jolla in southern California.

San Diego Paradise Point Resort 1404 Vacation Road, San Diego, CA 92109; Located on westside of Mission Bay San Diego's premiere vacation island oasis offers 44-acres of lush, tropical gardens surrounded by the famous Mission Bay Recreation Area. Nestled among sparkling waters and long open beaches, the full service Spa and spacious conference center at Paradise provide an ideal setting for a leisure getaway or a productive meeting. With blue skies, pristine beaches and warm breezes off the Pacific, Paradise Point Resort and Spa captures the soul of Southern California. Some of the country's most unique attractions are within a 15-minute drive of our hotel - including Sea World, the world-famous San Diego Zoo, Gaslamp Quarter, and Seaport Village.

Sorrento Mesa Homewood Suites 11025 Vista Sorrento Parkway, La Jolla, CA 92037 ; Location: Carmel Valley Rd Exit from I-5 Freeway The Homewood Suites by Hilton hotel is close to many corporations, upscale shopping and dining areas, beaches, golf and numerous San Diego, California attractions. This upscale extended-stay hotel comes with spacious suites that include a fully-equipped kitchen, living room and bedroom, television and complimentary high-speed internet access.

La Jolla Cove Suites 1155 Coast Boulevard, La Jolla, CA 92037 ; Location: On the ocean bluffs overlooking Scripps Park San Diegos oceanfront vacation resort located in the picturesque seaside village of La Jolla. Standard features include oceanfront balconies with spectacular ocean views, fully equipped kitchens, and complimentary continental breakfast. With its striking Mediterranean influence, La Jolla has gained a well-deserved reputation as one of the most beautiful resort destinations imaginable.