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Contents
01 Overview of La Jolla ...... 3
02 Landmarks ...... 5
03 Interesting Facts ...... 6
04 Things to Do & See ...... 7
05 La Jolla Real Estate ...... 13
06 Directories ...... 14 • Civic Organizations ...... 14 • Government Officials ...... 15 • Retirement Communities ...... 16
07 Schools ...... 17 08 Neighborhood Map ...... 20
This material is meant for general illustration and/or informational purposes only. Although the information has been gathered from sources believed to be reliable, no representation is made as to its accuracy. This material is not intended to be construed as legal, tax or investment advice. You are encouraged to consult your legal, tax or investment professional for specific advice. Intended for distribution to only one per individual for marketing purposes only on behalf of our company. Not for reproduction. 01 Overview of La Jolla With a dramatic coastline boasting spectacular views, it’s no surprise that La Jolla is one of the most popular beach destinations in California. Surrounded on three sides by the sea and backed by the steep slopes of Mt. Soledad, La Jolla’s coastal profile and quaint village lifestyle evokes a Mediterranean feel. With a unique microclimate that rarely drops below 50 degrees or exceeds 90 degrees, combined with unmatched natural Sunset at La Jolla Cove Beach in La Jolla, CA beauty, an upscale casual vibe and world-class attractions, La Jolla lives up to its nickname as “the jewel” of San Diego. under the stars. There are plenty of cultural attractions to visit in La Jolla, with the Birch La Jolla offers a wide range of Aquarium at Scripps, La Jolla Playhouse accommodations and activities, from and the Museum of Contemporary Art all upscale and luxurious hotels, to casual situated in close proximity to the Village. fine dining, museums and art galleries, one-of-a-kind boutiques, and a slew of La Jolla’s biggest draw, for locals and outdoor activities. Home to the famous tourists alike, are the beaches. During the Torrey Pines Golf Course and the The summer and autumn months, the surf is Lodge at Torrey Pines, the area also offers relatively gentle, with warm waters in the well-groomed hiking trails with spectacular 70s. Swimmers, snorkelers, scuba divers views. Along the dramatic coastline lies and surfers can enjoy the local beaches Scripps Park, where families can picnic at La Jolla Shores, the Cove throughout the summer while enjoying and Windansea. Fourth of July fireworks and concerts
Page 3 tour along La Jolla’s rocky points and reefs from La Jolla Cove to the Children’s Pool, and southward to Windansea Beach and Bird Rock. In the space of a few short miles, you’ll encounter peaceful bays and pounding surf, offshore kelp and near shore tide pools, sea caves and seal rookeries, sparkling azure water and gleaming white beaches. La Jolla is part of the City of San Diego, bordered by Pacific Beach to the south, Del Mar to the north and the Pacific Ocean to the west. Storefronts in Bird Rock area of La Jolla, CA The exact origin of La Jolla’s name is somewhat uncertain. Historians dispute If the streets and storefronts in La Jolla whether the name originates from the seem older than elsewhere along the Spanish word La Joya, which means “the coast, it’s because they are. With its jewel,” or from the Native American term fantastic natural scenery, unique in all Woholle meaning “hole in the mountains.” San Diego, it was a natural choice for the earliest settlers and Native Indians before La Jolla’s primary zip code is 92037. It them. Over the years, the rising demand is the only neighborhood within the City for rooms with a view has set the market of San Diego where mail is addressed and shaped La Jolla into an affluent to read “La Jolla, CA.” Other La Jolla community reflected in the upscale zip codes include: the UCSD campus restaurants, fine art galleries and luxury (92092, 92093) and University City, aka car dealerships seen about town. Travelers “UTC” (92121). The post office is located can still appreciate the simple bounty in downtown La Jolla on 1140 Wall Street that started it all, with a driving or walking between Hershel and Ivanhoe.
Page 4 02 Landmarks • Bed & Breakfast Inn at La Jolla • The Bishop’s School • Grande Colonial Hotel • La Jolla Women’s Club • KGTV Tower • Mt. Soledad Memorial • Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego (Ellen Browning Scripps residence)
• The 12 Green Dragon Buildings • La Valencia (Cabrillo) Hotel • Wisteria Cottage, home of the La Jolla Historical Society
• Scripps Pier
Scripps Pier in La Jolla, CA
Page 5 03 Interesting Facts • The La Jolla Playhouse was founded • La Jolla Cove gets big waves only by Gregory Peck, along with actors a handful of times each year, but Dorothy McGuire and Mel Ferrer, in when it does, the crashing waves are 1947. Peck, most famous for his role a sight to behold. in “To Kill A Mockingbird,” was born in • Sandstone rocks at Windansea La Jolla. Beach create natural alcoves of • Other La Jolla residents of note varying size, perfect for private include the late author Theodore “Dr. parties or rendezvous. Seuss” Geisel, Senator John McCain, • Windansea’s historic Surf Shack is a presidential candidate Mitt Romney, popular backdrop for wedding and director Gore Verbinski and Nobel sunset photos. Prize winner Clive Granger. • La Jolla High School was founded in 1922. • Winter swells from Alaska bring six to eight-foot waves and plenty of surfers to these beaches. • Because the water at La Jolla Cove is protected, surfboards, boogie boards and other floatation devices are not permitted. • During the summer, parking is at a premium. In addition, narrow streets and numerous pedestrians can make driving a challenge.
Windansea’s Surf Shack La Jolla, CA
Page 6 04 Things to Do & See Golf at Torrey Pines Golf Course Golfers can tee off at the Torrey Pines Municipal Golf Course. Torrey Pines is a public golf course, open year-round and also serves as the home of the Buick Invitational. Scuba Diving, Snorkeling & Swimming at La Jolla Cove The La Jolla Cove is a La Jolla landmark. The Cove offers many interesting reef Torrey Pines Golf Course in La Jolla, CA areas, caves and kelp. This is a great place for underwater photographers, videographers, deep divers and night divers alike. Hiking or Playing in the Parks There are a number of lovely green parks scattered throughout La Jolla. Clean and safe, they are ideal for relaxing and taking in a beautiful La Jolla day. A few of the most popular are Ellen Browning Scripps Park, Kellogg Park and Cuvier Park.
Boating, Kayaking & Fishing Ocean Kayaking in La Jolla, CA La Jolla’s long coast line is splendid for boating, kayaking and fishing.
Page 7 Surfing
La Jolla, and San Diego in general, have degree programs, enrolling about 22,700 great surfing locations. One example is undergraduate and 6,300 graduate Windansea Beach. Many more are listed students. Recognized as a Public Ivy in the following Beaches section. school, UC San Diego is a highly regarded research institution, ranked ninth among Shopping at Westfield UTC public universities and 38th among all Westfield UTC, formerly known as University universities in the United States according Towne Centre, is a one-million square-foot, to U.S. News & World Report. three-level outdoor shopping center which lies just east of La Jolla, near the University of California, San Diego campus. Its anchor stores include Sears, Macy’s, and Nordstrom. The center recently completed a one billion dollar renovation and plans are underway to provide San Diego Trolley service.
University of California, San Diego
The University of California, San Diego (also referred to as UC San Diego or UCSD) is a public research university located in the La Jolla neighborhood of San Diego, California. Established in 1960 near the pre-existing Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego is the seventh oldest of the 10 University of
California campuses and offers over Library Walk on the campus of UCSD in La Jolla, CA 200 undergraduate and graduate
Page 8 GALLERIES & ART MUSEUMS Complementing the many popular La Jolla Athenaeum Music & Arts Library museums in nearby Balboa Park, La Jolla The Athenaeum Music & Arts Library, contributes some notable institutions located in the heart of La Jolla, is one of of its own to the local arts and culture only 16 nonprofit membership libraries community in San Diego. In the village, in the United States. This rare cultural photography, sculpture and paintings institution, an important one to the greater seem to spill out into the streets, offering San Diego area, offers a depth and a pleasant way to spend an afternoon, accessibility of resources and programs whether you are looking to make an found nowhere else in the region. investment or just browsing.
Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego - 1008 Wall St. La Jolla, CA 92037 (858) 454-5872 La Jolla www.ljathenaeum.org With two locations, the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego (MCASD) is the region’s foremost forum devoted to the exploration and presentation of the art of our time, presenting works across all media created since 1950. Located in the heart of downtown San Diego and in the coastal community of La Jolla, MCASD provides an unprecedented variety of exhibition spaces and experiences for the community, showcasing an internationally recognized collection and a dynamic schedule of exhibitions and public programs. Museum of Contemporary Art, La Jolla, CA
700 Prospect Street La Jolla, CA 92037 www.mcasd.org
Page 9 BEACHES
Windansea Beach
Underwater reefs and jutting rocks create fierce waves at Windansea; you’re more likely to find experienced surfers than families with small children. The secluded, breathtaking scenery attracts admirers as well, particularly the romantic type. The historic and often photographed Surf Shack on the beach makes a popular backdrop for wedding photos and richly colored sunset shots. Located at the end California Brown Pelicans along cliffs in La Jolla, CA of Nautilus Street, with a small parking lot as well as street parking.
Black’s Beach
Beautiful and isolated, Black’s is located north of Scripps Pier, beneath the Torrey Pines Gliderport and close to UCSD. Access it by walking from The Shores Restaurant or descending the rough cliff path from above. The north portion of Black’s is clothing-optional, where nudists bask in the sun and play volleyball without bathing suits.
Seals at La Jolla Children’s Pool in La Jolla, CA
Page 10 La Jolla Shores
A long, wide beach with soft sand, clean water and gentle waves, La Jolla Shores is an ideal spot for families, sunbathers and beginner surfers. The beach is cozy and comfortable, with a nice picnic area at the adjacent Kellogg Park. The beach offers a large parking lot and free parking on nearby residential streets.
La Jolla Cove
La Jolla Cove is San Diego’s most Surfers at La Jolla Shores Beach in La Jolla, CA desirable spot for swimming, snorkeling and diving. The water is calm and ecologically protected, providing a safe home for colorful garibaldi, yellowtail, rays and even leopard sharks. Because the water is protected, surfboards, boogie boards and other floatation devices are not permitted. The beach itself is small, but nearby Scripps Park offers a nice grassy expanse for spreading out. Parking is available in nearby paid lots, with a few street spots available.
La Jolla Cove Beach, La Jolla, CA
Page 11 OTHER BEACHES
Shell Beach — The big draw here is Hospitals — This is a great reef but a Seal Rock, where California Grey Seals poor beach. The conditions don’t often congregate when the tide is low and the cooperate, but when they do, it’s the best surf is down. dive site in town, with dramatic undersea arches and ledges chock-full of lobster. The Children’s Pool — At high tide when Seal Rock is awash, you’ll find the seals Marine Street Beach — The beach here is hauled out on the small sand beach dominated by teens and locals. Marine inside the break-wall. There has been Street’s claim to fame is its wicked a great deal of debate over the issue shorebreak otherwise known as ‘womp.’ of who should have the right to use Bodysurfers and bodyboarders get short, this beach - humans, seals or both. deep tube rides as the waves hit the It is advisable to check with the steep shelf and unload onto the shore. lifeguards on site to find out the current Bird Rock — Limited access, no beaches, ruling, but be aware that seals are wild no lifeguards and no facilities of and unpredictable animals better left any kind make Bird Rock a poor well alone. choice for swimmers and sunbathers, Casa Beach — This is a tiny beach on the but it’s definitely worth a snapshot on south side of the Children’s Pool. the way through.
Wipeout —This is beach slightly larger In general, dogs are not allowed on neighbor to the south of Casa Beach. It beaches during the day. Alcohol, smoking can be hazardous for swimming because and beach fires are not permitted. No of heavy surf and abundance of rocks. overnight camping. Please check each beach’s posted rules.
Page 12 05 La Jolla Real Estate La Jolla is a highly desirable community, and real estate prices here reflect that. Homeowners in La Jolla, like much of Southern California, have seen an extraordinary appreciation of their homes’ values, making real estate a solid investment in the area. As more and more people choose the temperate climate and refined yet relaxed lifestyle that La Jolla has to offer, this is one real estate trend that shows no signs of slowing any time soon. Recent real estate reports Homes along the rocky cliffs of La Jolla, CA indicate that you might be able to find a small one-bedroom condominium for around $300,000. A typical three- famous La Jolla Institute is a non-profit, bedroom, two-bath single-family home non-partisan institute for the research and generally starts around the $1,000,000 education of economic development. mark. The median price for such a home The institute focuses on understanding is generally anywhere from $1,600,000 to economic influences and new ways to $1,800,000. Of course, luxury residences develop organizations and communities abound in La Jolla. The city’s real estate for economic prosperity. The institute market recently topped out at just under dedicates much time working with new $25,000,000 for a breathtaking six- technologies of the information age, bedroom, eleven-bath home on nearly and how these technologies can affect six acres of land. At this price point, you the economy. La Jolla is rich in beauty, will find spectacular waterfront views and culture, opportunity, and pride. It is one of tens of thousands of square feet of the the most desirable cities in the country to finest stones, tiles, and woods. The world visit, or to live. La Jolla truly is a “jewel.”
Page 13 06 DIRECTORIES Civic Organizations
Athenaeum Music & Arts Library 1008 Wall St., La Jolla, CA 92037 (858) 454-5872 / www.ljathenaeum.org
Florence Riford Senior Center 6811 La Jolla Blvd., La Jolla, CA 92037 (858) 459-0831 / www.ljcommunitycenter.org
Friends of La Jolla Library 7555 Draper Ave., La Jolla, CA 92037 Athenaeum Music & Arts Library in La Jolla, CA (858) 552-1657 / www.lajollalibrary.org
Kiwanis Club of La Jolla P.O. Box 81, La Jolla, CA 92038 (858) 334-4270 / www.ljkiwanis.org
La Jolla Art Association 79917 Girard Ave., La Jolla, CA 92037 (858) 459-3001 / www.lajollaartassociation.org
La Jolla Chamber Music Society 7946 Ivanhoe #309, La Jolla, CA 92037 (858) 459-3728 / www.ljms.org La Jolla Library in La Jolla, CA
Page 14 Government Officials
Police: (619) 531-2000 (Non-Emergency) (858) 552-1700 (Northern Division) (858) 495-7800 (Traffic)
City of San Diego: www.sandiego.gov District 1: www.sandiego.gov/citycouncil/cd1 District 2: www.sandiego.gov/citycouncil/cd2
County of San Diego: www.sdcounty.ca.gov
Board of Supervisors 3rd District: California State Capitol Building in Sacramento, CA www.sdcounty.ca.gov/bos3
State of California: www.ca.gov Governor’s Office: www.gov.ca.gov Assembly 75th District: www.assembly.ca.gov State Senate 39th District: www.sen.ca.gov
Federal: www.us.gov U.S. House of Representatives 53rd District: www.house.gov U.S. House of Representatives 50th District: www.house.gov
Community Representative for UCSD: City and County Administration Building in San Diego, CA Anu Delouri - 9500 Gilman Dr., LJ CA 92093 E-mail: [email protected] tel (858) 822-0150 / fax (858) 534-2998
Page 15 Retirement Communities, Assisted Living and Convalescent Information Casa de Manana Florence Riford Adult Center 849 Coast Blvd., La Jolla, CA 92037 6811 La Jolla Blvd., La Jolla, CA 92037 (858) 456-4256 (858) 459-0831 www.casademanana.org www.rifordcenter.com
The Seasons at La Jolla Chateau La Jolla Inn 849 Coast Blvd., La Jolla, CA 92037 233 Prospect St., La Jolla, CA 92037 6211 La Jolla Hermosa, La Jolla, CA 92037 (858) 459-4451 (858) 456-8619 https://chateaulajollainn.com www.seniorcarecom.com
Sunrise Assisted Living of La Jolla 233 Prospect St., La Jolla, CA 92037 810 Turquoise St., San Diego, CA 92109 (858) 488-4300 www.sunriseseniorliving.com
Social Service League of La Jolla 7450 Olivetas Ave., La Jolla, CA 92037 7441 Olivetas Ave., La Jolla, CA 92037 (858) 454-7625 https://leaguehouselajolla.com
White Sands of La Jolla 7450 Olivetas Ave., La Jolla, CA 92037 (858) 454-4201 http://www.thebegroup.org Assisted living
Page 16 07 SCHOOLS COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES CHARTER SCHOOLS University of CA at San Diego: (858) 534-2230 Preuss Model School at UCSD San Diego State University: (619) 594-5200 9500 Gilman Dr., La Jolla, CA 92093 University of San Diego: (619) 260-4600 (858) 658-0988 / Level: 6-10 Point Loma Nazarene: (619) 221-2200 Mesa Community College: (858) 627-2600 PUBLIC SCHOOLS San Diego Unified School District PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS 4100 Normal St., San Diego, CA 92103 Bird Rock Elementary School (619) 725-8000 / www.sandiegounified.org 5371 La Jolla Hermosa, La Jolla, CA 92037 (858) 488-0537 / Level: K-5
La Jolla Elementary School 1111 Marine St., La Jolla, CA 92037 (858) 454-7196 / Level: K-5
Torrey Pines Elementary School 8350 Cliffridge Ave., La Jolla, CA 92037 (858) 453-2323 / Level: K-5
PUBLIC MIDDLE SCHOOLS Muirlands Middle School 1056 Nautilus St., La Jolla, CA 92037 (858) 459-4211 / Level: 6-8
PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS La Jolla High School 750 Nautilus St., La Jolla, CA 92037 (858) 454-3081 / Level: 9-12 Teacher helping elementary students with computer programs
See school map on page 19
Page 17 PRIVATE SCHOOLS
All Hallows Academy School Montessori Institute of San Diego 2390 Nautilus St., La Jolla, CA 92037 8745 La Jolla Scenic Dr. N., La Jolla, CA 92037 (858) 459-6074 / Level: K-8 (858) 535-0500 / Level: K-6
The Bishop’s School San Diego French American School 7607 La Jolla Blvd., La Jolla, CA 92037 6550 Soledad Mountain Rd., La Jolla, CA 92037 (619) 459-5194 / Level: 7-12 (858) 454-2461 / Level: K-8
The Children’s School 2225 Torrey Pines Rd., La Jolla, CA 92037 (858) 454-0184 / Level: PreK-6
The Evans School 6510 La Jolla Scenic Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037 (619) 459-2066 / Level: N-12
The Gillispie School 7380 Girard Ave., La Jolla, CA 92037 (858) 459-3773 / Level: K-8
La Jolla Country Day School 9490 Genesee Ave., La Jolla, CA 92037 (858) 453-3440 / Level: K-6
Stella Maris Academy 7654 Herschel Ave., La Jolla, CA 92037 (858) 454-2461 / Level: K-8 Teacher helping elementary students with science experiment
See school map on page 19
Page 18 Public School La Jolla School Map 15 Private School 11 Charter School
1. Bird Rock Elementary 2. La Jolla Elementary 3. Torrey Pines Elementary 10 4. Muirlands Middle School 4 5. La Jolla High School 6. The Children’s School 7. The Evans School 12 8. The Gillispie School 9. All Hallows Academy 10. The Bishop’s School 3 11. La Jolla Country Day School 12. Montessori Institute of San Diego 13. San Diego French American School 14. Stella Maris Academy 15. Preuss School UCSD (6-12)
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