So. Calif. Wilderness Adventures
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Discover California's natural wonders when you explore to a scenic backdrop of amazing desert, mountain, islands and coastal terrain.
Southern California features many exciting high wilderness adventures opportunities for
rock climbing, mountaineering, ocean sailing, camping, hiking and more.
Empress Hotel Of La Jolla
The Empress Hotel of La Jolla is a 73-room European style boutique hotel located in the heart of the charming seaside village of La Jolla.
The property is within walking distance to shopping, restaurants, art galleries and museums and a short stroll to the beach and La Jolla Cove.
La Jolla Grande Colonial Hotel
Overlooking the Pacific Ocean and located in La Jolla, the "jewel" of Southern California's majestic coastline,
the Grande Colonial offers guests an elegant home from which to enjoy the region's near-perfect climate.
Built in 1913, this historic hotel is just steps away from the beach or the bustling "village" with its shops, restaurants and art galleries.
The guestrooms are distinctively unique, many offering breezy ocean views.
MainTour Las Vegas -
Preview over 80 of the biggest and brightest resorts on the Strip
and related special features for adventure, recreation, entertainment, wedding packages
and other great attractions.
More La Jolla Vacation Links
Dreambook La Jolla - blog
Angelfire La Jolla - backup directory
Tour Southern Utah
Visit country famous for several scenic national parks - Arches, Bryce Canyon, Canyonlands,
Capitol Reef, Grand Staircase, Lake Powell and Zion Canyon.
Concert Event Hot List
For a free event calendar and the best deals of big name performers coming soon to Southern California
please visit these premium MainTour partner weblinks:
TicketsNow.com - Sports / Theater Concerts
Tour Petco Park
San Diego's new signature baseball park, located in the heart of the Gaslamp Quarter,
opened to the public in April 2004. This facility, which includes some quirky features and a 95-year-old
warehouse, is sure to a hit a home run with local fans.
UCSD Arts & Humanities
Don't skip this link - UCSD has several very active programs that focus on creating great performers in
dance, theater, music and the visual arts.
Cardiff's Restaurant Row
Find a number of quality restaurants, nightclubs, retail shops and
art galleries along the Encinitas Coastline, the Cedros
Design District and across from the Solana Beach Train Station.
La Jolla Chamber Music Society
7946 Ivanhoe Ave., Ste. 309, La Jolla, CA 92037; (858) 459-3728; Venue Website;
As one of Southern California's leading presenters of world-class performing arts,
LJMS contributes to San Diego's cultural vitality year-round through a
rich variety of concert genres, including Martha Graham Dance Companyclassical,
jazz and contemporary music, ballet and modern dance. LJMS' signature event each year
is the acclaimed SummerFest, a three-week chamber music festival of performances,
live broadcasts, open rehearsals, educational encounters, pre-concert talks, and social events.
Summerfest Concert Series - August
Sherwood Auditorium; La Jolla Music Society;
Festival Website;
Bahia Belle - Mission Bay Cruise
"Turn of the Century," Mississippi-style sternwheeler featuring dancing, live music including swinging' blues and great dance music for everyone to enjoy,
DJ's and cocktails, cruises the waters of Mission Bay making stops at the Bahia and Catamaran Resort Hotels during the evening.
UCSD Division of Arts & Humanities
The Arts and Humanities departments have been a powerful presence at UCSD since the earliest days of the campus.
See this section for info on performances in music, literature, theater and much more.
UCSD Musician Referral List -
Theater Calendar
Mandell Weiss Center - Performing Arts Center
Galbraith Hall Studio -
Dance Studio DS3 -
UCSD Theatre Forum - an international theatre journal on contemporary art forms
La Jolla Symphony and Chorus
9500 Gilman Drive, UCSD 0361, La Jolla, CA 92093-0361; (858) 534-4637;
Venue Website;
All subscription series performances take place at Mandeville Auditorium on the UCSD campus;
Calendar of events, ticket prices, complete list of performances.
Messiah Sing - Christmas season performance at St Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church -
Del Mar Fair June
The annual fair in June for San Diego County is held at the Del Mar Fairgrounds and Racetrack. The biggest event of the year features contests,
exhibits, live music, amusement park rides, animal shows, big-name concerts, food and games. Check ahead to see the concert schedule for any particular date.
The many vendor exhibits include themes such as Design in Wood, Art Show, Home & Hobby, Flower & Garden Show and more.
Summer Evening Fireworks - About 9PM Each Summer Evening
For a free fireworks show, have a late picnic dinner on a vacant hilltop drive in easy distance
to one of the following regular venues.
Legoland California -
Sea World San Diego -
Disneyland California -
San Diego County Fair - Del Mar Fairgrounds (June)
La Jolla Party Planners
Dimitri Rubinstein Photography - Photojournalistic coverage of weddings and special occasions.
Kate Joyce Productions - Talent Photographer
Jean-Pierre D'Zahr Photography - Model Portfolios
La Jolla Wedding Planners
La Jolla Entertainers
UCSD Musician Referral List -
Road Noise - Swing, Boogie, and Rockabilly musicians
Divided by Zero - fuses elements of melodic hard rock, punk, and reggae to create a highly original sound
The Perculators - San Diego Blues Rock
Electric Waste Band - San Diego's Grateful Dead Tribute Band for over 13 years.
Shoestring Strap - combines the styles of alt-country, bluegrass, country blues, and ragtime to create what they call Urban Country.
Azariah's Dream - Musicians
The Devastators - a four piece reggae band based out of San Diego, a soulful mix of Roots Reggae, Dub, and Funk
Lori Lewis - Live piano music
