La Jolla Visitors Guide 2012

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Welcome welcometo toLa la Jolla! jolla!

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Whether you’re a newcomer or frequent visitor, you’ll find our Jewel by the Sea a very special and picturesque place to spend some time strolling, shopping and dining. Hit the beach for tide-watching, kayaking and surfing. Hike the canyons and coves, or just enjoy the area’s geographic charms through your camera lens.

La Jolla and its scenic locales — from Bird Rock, WindanSea surf beach, and The Shores, to the UCSD campus and Mount Soledad — offer more than just natural beauty. Take time to savor our cultural gems, including The Jolla Playhouse, Museum of Contemporary Art, The Athenaeum Music & Arts Library, La Jolla Symphony & Chorus, La Jolla Music Society, and dozens of art galleries and performance venues.

To make the most of your visit to our Riviera of the West, we have compiled this guide, and in it, share secrets the natives treasure, and much more.

Make sure to pick up your free copy of our town’s most-trusted newspaper, the La Jolla Light, every Thursday at the blue newsstands around town, or find us online daily at lajollalight.com.

I hope you enjoy our wonderful town, and I welcome your feedback. Email me at ppfeiffer@lajollalight.com.

— Phyllis Pfeiffer, publisher

The La Jolla Light,

established 1913

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54 la jolla’s celebrity residents 56 family+fun 58 la jolla’s best beaches 60 cool kids’ stuff 62 more cool stuff 64 vacation+rental homes 66 history of la jolla 74 staff directory 76 faith directory 78 important phone numbers

Sunset at Blacks Beach

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Welcome visitor guide to La 2012-2013 Jolla!

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MainStreet Media San Diego 565 Pearl St., Suite 300, La Jolla, CA 92037 Online daily at lajollalight.com | 858.459.4201 lajollalight.com/visitors Contents of the La Jolla Light Visitor Guide © 2012

About the cover

La Jolla Shores resident Greg Wiest took the cover photo from a eucalyptus covered bluff above Scripps Aquarium in La Jolla Shores. “As a runner I am fortunate to explore and scout the many trails and bluffs of La Jolla accessible only by foot.” Greg has several photos featured throughout the 2012-2013 visitor guide.

Check out his facebook page: www.facebook.com/WiestPhoto

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Around La Jolla you’ll find a plethora of cool places to walk — from the boardwalk at La Jolla Shores to the route around Coast Boulevard that overlooks the Cove, the Children’s Pool, and some spectacular surfing spots. Here are a few other places that offer a good glimpse of the community:

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Walking tour #2: One of the Stuart Collection’s newest installations at UCSD is Do Ho Suh’s “Fallen Star” — a 70,000-pound cottage permanently attached to the Jacobs’ School of Engineering Building (top). It is also accompanied by a rooftop garden, which is open to the public (below).

Mathieu Gregoire photos

A collection of spectacular walks can be found at the Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve, 12600 N. Torrey Pines Road.

Sandwiched between Torrey Pines Municipal Golf Course on the south and the city of Del Mar on the north, the coastal park with its halfdozen coastal trails offers exquisite ocean vistas and is home to the nation’s rarest pine tree, Pinus torreyana, and an abundance of native vegetation. The difficulty level is easy to moderate with trails running parallel to the coast at the lower levels that are easily walkable and some that switchback their way down to the coast that are relatively steep with significant altitude gain.

A day-use park that costs $10 to access, Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve is open from 8 a.m. until sunset daily. Check it out at torreypine.org.

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Looking for the 17 sculptures in The Stuart Collection at UCSD sprinkled about the 1,200acre campus is one big treasure hunt. You’ll see creations like Niki de Saint Phalle’s colorful “Sun God” or Do Ho Suh’s 70,000pound cottage, “Fallen Star,” on top of the Jacobs’ School of Engineering Building. But expect to spend some time — at least the better part of a day or take it in chunks — and treat it as a hike.

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Walking tour #1:Take in the beautiful scenery at Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve.

Greg Wiest photo

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Walking tour #3: “53 Women,” a mural by Ryan McGinness, is located at 1111 Prospect Street (on the back wall facing the parking lot).

For more information and a map, go to stuartcollection. ucsd.edu. You can also sign up for tours of the campus, including some that highlight 50 years of Modern Architecture. Go to http:// ucsdnews.ucsd.edu/tours.

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The newest way to get an artistic view of the community is by seeking out the Murals of La Jolla, sponsored by the La Jolla Community Foundation.

The public art program has installed murals around the Village, adding color and conversation-starters to otherwise non-descript walls. To find a map and more information go to muralsoflajolla.com.

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La Jolla Historical Society’s walking tour will take you past some of the treasures in the central Village. Plan for about 90 minutes as you traverse the 20-block walk with 15 stops that will give you a glimpse of our history. You’ll see structures dating back to 1890 as well as natural attractions. A 20-page booklet with map and descriptions is available for

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Walking tour #3: The newest Mural of La Jolla is “the sea” by Ann Hamilton located on the Citibank Building, 7900 Herschel Ave. $5.99 at the Society’s office, 7846 Eads Ave., the website at lajollahistory.org, and the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego in La Jolla, 700 Prospect St.

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If you’re keen on serene, Pottery Canyon Natural Park is the place for you. Just off Torrey Pines Road on Pottery Canyon Driveway is a paved road leading to a small dirt parking area — the gateway

to 18.8 acres of public open space with towering eucalyptus trees. The canyon trail, short at one fifth-mile, is perfect for children or for pulling off the beaten path once in awhile and getting a quick nature fix. Designated a San Diego Historic Landmark, it is a spot where two brothers from Jalisco, Mexico, made pottery, roof and floor tiles, and other clay products from the clay-rich soil. The canyon is open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.

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Want to find a peaceful spot for a respite after a day of shopping or beach-going?

Here are some of our favorite places where you can kick back and enjoy the views.

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One of La Jolla’s bestknown spots is The Cove. On a clear day, you’ll get to take in views all the way to Catalina and Dana Point or you can just relax and watch swimmers get their daily exercise. From Torrey Pines Road, take Prospect Street and follow the signs to 1100 Coast Blvd.

If you’re in the Village, take Prospect Street to Girard Avenue and walk down the hill.

Greg Wiest photo

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No view in La Jolla is better than the one from the top of Mount Soledad. There you’ll find 360-degree views, walking trails and the Mount Soledad Veterans Memorial. Take Torrey Pines Road about a mile north of the Village.

Turn right onto Hidden Valley Road. Turn right at Via Capri and left at Soledad Park Road.

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Kick back and watch the surfers at WindanSea Beach where surfing legends were made and be sure to take your copy of Tom Wolfe’s “Pump House Gang” to get the lowdown. You’ll find the surfer shack and benches for taking in the scenery and surfers. Take Girard past Vons to Pearl Street. Turn left at the light at La Jolla Boulevard. Then it’s a right on Nautilus Street and a left at Neptune Place.

You’ll know you’ve arrived when you see the shack, originally built in the 1940s.

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The view of the Bird Rock, where La Jolla’s southern neighborhood got its name, changed in late 2010 when the rock’s characteristic arch collapsed.

Enjoy the views from the foot of Bird Rock Avenue. From your spot on Girard Avenue, go past Vons and take a right on Pearl Street and a left on La Jolla Boulevard. Go about 1.7 miles — you’ll get to negotiate some roundabouts — and then turn right at Bird Rock Avenue.

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For great sunsets or just a meditation break, stop by the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego La Jolla at 700 Prospect St. While you’re taking in the great exhibits, you can view the Pacific or relax in the meditation garden. Take Girard Avenue west to Kline Street. Turn left to Draper Avenue, then right. The museum will be right in front of you.

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Another well-known view is framed by the concrete and teak structure of The Salk Institute.

Designed by architect Louis Kahn for Dr. Jonas Salk, the research center was designed to marry the creativity of art and science. Free architectural tours are offered Monday through Friday at noon.

Make reservations two days in advance. Call (858) 4534100, ext. 1289. To get to 10010 North Torrey Pines Road take Torrey Pines Road north. Turn left at the light onto North Torrey Pines Road and stay left when you reach the intersection at the UCSD campus. Turn left on Torrey Pines Scenic Drive. You can also keep going west and check out the view from the Torrey Pines Gliderport.

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One of La Jolla’s famed sunsets along Coast Boulevard.

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La Jolla’s Best Bets. For the latest events go to lajollalight.com.

Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego in La Jolla 700 Prospect St. (858) 454-3541 www.mcasd.org One of two locations of MCASD, the museum is noted for its dedication to “the exploration and presentation of the art in our time,” emphasizing art created since 1950. Its internationally recognized collection is augmented by changing exhibitions and public programs. Check out the Museum Café for lunch or an early dinner.

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Athenaeum Music and Arts Library 1008 Wall St. (858) 454-5872 www.ljathenaeum.org Located in the heart of the Village, this membersupported library of music and art is open to the public (closed Sunday and Monday). It offers a full schedule of concerts – from classical to new music – along with lectures, art classes and special events.

Free, guided tours are offered on the third Saturday of each month at 11 a.m.

La Jolla Open Aire Market At La Jolla Elementary School 1111 Marine St. (858) 454-1699 www.lajollamarket.com Open rain or shine from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sundays.

Features live music, art and Certified Farmers’ Market fruits, vegetables and flowers. For the latest on La Jolla events go to www.lajollalight.com.

june

Survivor Beach June 10, 8-11 a.m.

Brings together individuals to show their support for cancer research and to honor all individuals in their fight against cancer. longboardluau.org/ La Jolla Playhouse “Hands on a Hardbody” Through June 17

Green Flash Concert Series 6-9 p.m. Third Wednesdays June 20 — Artist TBA Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography 2300 Expedition Way (858) 534-3474 aquarium.ucsd.edu >

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La Jolla Symphony & Chorus June 9 at 7:30 p.m., June 10 at 2 p.m.

Free pre-concert lecture one hour prior to performance “The Russian Composer” Mandeville Auditorium UCSD www.lajollasymphony.com

Mandell Weiss Theatre “Blood and Gifts” June 12-July 8 Mandell Weiss Forum Located on the UCSD Campus via the Revelle Entrance 2910 La Jolla Village Drive (858) 550-1010 www.lajollaplayhouse.org

Stunning views are only part of the beauty on display at the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego in La Jolla.

Greg Lambert photo

La Jolla Historical Society 7846 Eads Ave. (858) 459-5335 www.lajollahistory.org The Society is dedicated to discovery, collection and preservation of La Jolla’s heritage. Its collection includes historic photos and oral histories, which are often featured in rotating displays. A guide and map, “Historic La Jolla Walking Tour,” is available for purchase at the Society’s office or online.

Jay Armstrong Johnson, Allison Case and Hunter Foster in La Jolla Playhouse’s world-premiere musical “Hands on a Hardbody” in the Mandell Weiss Theatre.

Kevin Berne photo

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La Jolla Festival of the Arts June 23-24 UCSD east campus, corner of Genesee Avenue and Regents Road (858) 456-1268 www.lajollaartfestival.org

Surfing invitational south of Scripps Pier.

Greg Wiest photo

july Fourth of July Fireworks 9 p.m. at La Jolla Cove www.lajollabythesea.com

La Jolla Concerts by the Sea 2-4 p.m. Sundays July 10-Sept. 4 Ellen Browning Scripps Park, La Jolla Cove (858) 454-1600 www.ljconcertsbythesea.org

Green Flash Concert Series 6-9 p.m. Third Wednesdays July 18 - Artists TBA Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography 2300 Expedition Way (858) 534-3474 aquarium.ucsd.edu

Athenaeum Summer Festival 4 p.m. Sundays July 8, 14, 22 and 29 Pianist Gustavo Romero returns for a four-part concert series, commemorating the 150th anniversary of the birth of Claude Debussy.

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10640 John Jay Hopkins Drive (858) 454-5872 www.ljathenaeum.org

La Jolla Playhouse “Blood and Gifts” Through July 8 Mandell Weiss Forum “The Nightingale” July 10-Aug. 5 Potiker Theatre Located on the UCSD Campus via the Revelle Entrance 2910 La Jolla Village Drive (858) 550-1010 www.lajollaplayhouse.org

La Jolla Music Society’s 25th SummerFest Free Outdoor Concert 7:30 p.m., July 31 Ellen Browning Scripps Park, La Jolla Cove (858) 459-3728 Schedule: www. lajollamusicsociety.com

august La Jolla Concerts by the Sea 2-4 p.m. Sundays to Sept. 4 Ellen Browning Scripps Park, La Jolla Cove (858) 454-1600 www.ljconcertsbythesea.org

Kent Horner photo

La Jolla Music Society’s 25th SummerFest Aug. 3-24 Concerts at MCASD Sherwood Auditorium 700 Prospect St. Tickets: (858) 459-3728 Schedule: www. lajollamusicsociety.com Green Flash Concert Series 6-9 p.m. Third Wednesdays Aug. 15: Artist TBA Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography 2300 Expedition Way (858) 534-3474 aquarium.ucsd.edu

La Jolla Playhouse “An Illiad” Aug. 11-Sept. 9 Mandell Weiss Forum Located on the UCSD Campus via the Revelle Entrance 2910 La Jolla Village Drive (858) 550-1010 www.lajollaplayhouse.org UCSD Moores Cancer Center’s Luau & Longboard Invitational Aug. 19 South of Scripps Pier (858) 822-0023 www.longboardluau.org

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La Jolla’s Rough Water Swim attracts more than 2,000 participants each year.

10th Annual Taste at the Cove End of August, TBD Scripps Park at La Jolla Cove (858) 492-1116 www.tasteatthecove.com >

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La Jolla Rough Water Swim Greg Wiest photo

september 81st La Jolla Rough Water Swim Sept. 9 La Jolla Cove beach www.swimlajolla.com www.ljrws.com/

La Jolla Playhouse “An Iliad” Through Sept. 9 Mandell Weiss Forum “Glengarry Glen Ross” Sept. 18-Oct. 21 Potiker Theatre Located on the UCSD Campus via the Revelle Entrance 2910 La Jolla Village Drive (858) 550-1010 www.lajollaplayhouse.org

San Diego Restaurant Week Sept. 16-21 Features price-fixed menus from hundreds of area restaurants www.sandiegorestaurant week.com

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Green Flash Concert Series 6-9 p.m. Third Wednesdays Sept. 19: Artist TBA Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography 2300 Expedition Way (858) 534-3474 aquarium.ucsd.edu

october

La Jolla Art & Wine Festival Oct. 13-14 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Girard Avenue, from Prospect to Kline streets www.ljawf.com J*Company Youth Theatre Garfield Theatre at Jewish Community Center 4126 Executive Drive Oct. 19-28 “Funny Girl” (858) 362-1348 www.sdcjc.org/jcompany

Potiker Theatre Located on the UCSD Campus via the Revelle Entrance 2910 La Jolla Village Drive (858) 550-1010 www.lajollaplayhouse.org San Diego Triathlon Challenge/5k/Tour de Cove Oct. 21 La Jolla Cove www.challengedathletes.org

Look & Listen Performing Arts Series October–June Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center 4126 Executive Drive (858) 362-1348 www.sdcjc.org

La Jolla Playhouse “Glengarry Glen Ross” Through Oct. 21

november

La Jolla Symphony & Chorus Season theme: “Angle of Repose,” inspired by themes in Wallace Stegner’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel of the same name.

7:30 p.m. Nov. 3; 2 p.m.

Nov. 4 “Hero/Anti-Hero,” Steven Schick conducts Mandeville Auditorium at UCSD 9500 Gilman Drive Tickets: (858) 534-4637 Schedule: www. lajollasymphony.com

december 53rd Annual La Jolla Christmas Parade & Holiday Festival 2 p.m. Dec. 2 La Jolla Village/La Jolla Recreation Center www.ljparade.com J*Company Youth Theatre Dec. 7-16 “Yentl” Garfield Theatre at Jewish Community Center 4126 Executive Drive

La Jolla Symphony & Chorus “Angle of Repose,” season inspired by themes in Wallace Stegner’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel of the same name Pre-concert lectures one hour before performance.

7:30 p.m. Dec. 8; 2 p.m.

Dec. 9 “Dark/Bright” Mandeville Auditorium at UCSD 9500 Gilman Drive Tickets: (858) 534-4637 Schedule: www. lajollasymphony.com La Jolla Playhouse “Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robot” November/December Mandell Weiss Theatre Located on the UCSD Campus via the Revelle Entrance 2910 La Jolla Village Drive (858) 550-1010 www.lajollaplayhouse.org >

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La Jolla Playhouse “Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robot” November/December — Dates TBA Mandell Weiss Theatre Located on the UCSD Campus via the Revelle Entrance 2910 La Jolla Village Drive (858) 550-1010 www.lajollaplayhouse.org

4126 Executive Drive (858) 362-1348 www.sdcjc.org

USTA National Men’s 40, Women’s 40, Mixed 40, Father-Son, GrandfatherGrandson Hard Court Championships Nov. 26-Dec. 2 La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club 2000 Spindrift Drive (858) 454-7126 www.ljbtc.com

Veteran’s Day ceremony 1 p.m., Nov. 10 Mt. Soledad Veterans Memorial (858) 459-2314 www.soledadmemorial.com La Jolla Music Society Presentations Season 44 November-May Celebrity Orchestra Series, Jazz Series, Discovery Series, Dance Series, Frieman Piano Series, Revelle Chamber Music Series, and Special Events Presented in venues around San Diego Tickets: (858) 459-3728 Schedule: www.ljms.org 16th Annual San Diego Jewish Book Fair Early November Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center

Participants, human and pet, (above and left) in the Annual La Jolla Christmas Parade & Holiday Festival.

Greg Wiest photos

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La Jolla Music Society Presentations Season 44: Through May Celebrity Orchestra Series, Jazz Series, Discovery Series, Dance Series, Frieman Piano Series, Revelle Chamber Music Series, and Special Events Presented in venues around San Diego Tickets: (858) 459-3728 Schedule: www.ljms.org

january 2013 New Year’s Day Polar Bear Swim 10 a.m. Jan. 1 La Jolla Shores near the lifeguard tower Farmers Insurance Open Jan. 21-27 Torrey Pines Golf Course (619) 281-4653 www.farmersinsuranceopen. com/ La Jolla Music Society Presentations Season 44: Through May Celebrity Orchestra Series, Jazz Series, Discovery Series, Dance Series, Frieman Piano Series, Revelle Chamber Music Series, and Special Events Presented in venues around San Diego Tickets: (858) 459-3728 Schedule: www.ljms.org

february 22nd Annual San Diego Jewish Film Festival Early February — Dates TBD Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center 4126 Executive Drive (858) 362-1348 www.sdcjc.org

Museum Month Participating museums in Balboa Park and around town offer half-price admission through February. www.sandiegomuseum council.org

La Jolla Symphony & Chorus Season Free pre-concert lecture one hour prior to performance.

“Inside/Outside” with guest artist Jessica Aszodi Feb. 9 at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 10 at 2 p.m.

Mandeville Auditorium at UCSD 9500 Gilman Drive Tickets: (858) 534-4637 Schedule: www. lajollasymphony.com Pacific Coast Doubles Feb. 28-March 3 La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club (858) 551-4605 www.ljbtc.com/Tennis La Jolla Music Society Presentations Season 44: Through May Celebrity Orchestra Series, Jazz Series, Discovery Series, San Diego’s favorite son, Phil Mickelson at the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines Golf Course.

Dance Series, Frieman Piano Series, Revelle Chamber Music Series, and Special Events Presented in venues around San Diego Tickets: (858) 459-3728 Schedule: www.ljms.org

march

Irish Poetry Reading 7 p.m. March 17 D.G. Wills Books 7461 Girard Ave. (858) 456-1800 www.dgwillsbooks.com

J*Company Youth Theatre March 1-17 “Gypsy” Garfield Theatre at Jewish Community Center 4126 Executive Dr. (858) 362-1348 www.sdcjc.org/jcompany La Jolla Symphony & Chorus Season March 16, 7:30 p.m., 2 p.m.

March 17 Free pre-concert lecture one hour prior to performances.

“Repeat/Move On” with guest Paul Dresher, invented instruments Mandeville Auditorium at UCSD 9500 Gilman Drive Tickets: (858) 534-4637 Schedule: www. lajollasymphony.com La Jolla Music Society Presentations Season 43: Through May Celebrity Orchestra Series, Jazz Series, Discovery Series, Dance Series, Frieman Piano Series, Revelle Chamber Music Series, and Special Events Presented in venues around San Diego Tickets: (858) 459-3728 Schedule: www.ljms.org

Village Garden Club of La Jolla “Meet the Masters” annual event and tea

april

9th Annual La Jolla Concours d’Elegance Early April — Dates TBA Road Rally, touring around San Diego venues. Fee to participate.

Classic Car Show on Sunday — La Jolla Cove (tickets required), Open viewing along Girard Avenue (free) (619) 233-5008 www.lajollaconcours.com La Jolla Half Marathon/ La Jolla Shores 5k Late April Begins at the Del Mar Fairgrounds, ends at La Jolla Cove (858) 454-0777 www.lajollahalfmarathon.com

Grunion Run Late April to Early June, following high tides Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography 2300 Expedition Way (858) 534-4109 aquarium.ucsd.edu

may La Jolla Music Society Presentations Season 44: Through May Celebrity Orchestra Series, Jazz Series, Discovery Series, Dance Series, Frieman Piano Series, Revelle Chamber Music Series, and Special Events Presented in venues around San Diego Tickets: (858) 459-3728 Schedule: www.ljms.org La Jolla Symphony & Chorus Season Free pre-concert lecture one hour prior to performance.

7:30 p.m. May 4; 2 p.m.

May 5 “Old Worlds/New Worlds,” with Nicolee Kuester on horn Mandeville Auditorium at UCSD 9500 Gilman Drive Tickets: (858) 534-4637 Schedule: www. lajollasymphony.com

Every Memorial Day the Mount Soledad Veterans Memorial pays tribute to America’s servicemen and women.

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La Jolla Garden Club Gardeners’ Market Second Saturday in May — Date TBA On the Patio of the Chase Bank, 7777 Girard Ave. (858) 454-6227 USTA National Men’s and Women’s 40’s Hard Court Championships Dates TBA La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club 2000 Spindrift Drive (858) 454-7126 www.ljbtc.com

J*Company Youth Theatre Garfield Theatre at Jewish Community Center 4126 Executive Dr. May 3-12 “Hello, Dolly” (858) 362-1348 www.sdcjc.org/jcompany

14th Annual Secret Garden Tour of Old La Jolla 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May weekend TBD A benefit for the La Jolla Historical Society, the selfguided tour of local sites reveals gardens and homes that reflect the charm and hidden scenery of La Jolla.

(858) 459-5335 www.lajollahistory.org

Memorial Day Ceremony 2-3:15 p.m. May 27 Mt. Soledad Veterans Memorial in La Jolla (858) 459-2314. www. soledadmemorial.com

La Jolla Music Society Presentations Season 43: Through May Celebrity Orchestra Series, Jazz Series, Discovery Series, Dance Series, Frieman Piano Series, Revelle Chamber Music Series, and Special Events Presented in venues around San Diego Tickets: (858) 459-3728 Schedule: www.ljms.org

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Sherwood Auditorium MCASD Late March/Early-April Date TBD www.villagegardenclub oflajolla.com

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Symphony at the Salk.

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Athenaeum Music and Arts Library 1008 Wall St. (858) 454-5872 ljathenaeum.org Located in the heart of the village, this member supported library of music and art is open to the public (closed Sunday and Monday). It offers concerts, from classical and jazz to new music, along with art exhibitions, art and music lectures, art classes, and other special events.

Free guided tours are offered on the third Saturday of each month at 11am.

The La Jolla Playhouse, located on the beautiful UCSD campus, was founded in 1947 by actors Gregory Peck, Dorothy McGuire and Mel Ferrer. Today it has earned its place on the international theater scene with dozens of World, American and West Coast premieres that have merited hundreds of major honors, including 29 Tony Awards for productions that transferred to Broadway, along with the 1993 Tony Award for Outstanding Regional Theatre.

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Contemporary Fine Arts Gallery 7946 Ivanhoe Ave. (858) 551-2010 CFASD@connectnet.com www.contemporaryfineartsgallery.com Voted “Best Gallery in La Jolla.” Fine art for discerning collectors. Providing exciting and innovative contemporary art in Southern California for 20 years. Original paintings, sculpture, glass and ceramics by both internationally known and emerging artists such as: Orlando Agudelo-Botero, Pascal, Michael Nisperos, Jennyfer Stratman, Tara Mozafarian, Jane Burton, Jean-Pierre de Rothschild, Georgeana Ireland, Stephanie Paige, Marcela Panasiti, Weiliang Zhao and Joshua Smith. Open 7 days a week. Located ½ block off Prospect Street. Parking available directly under our building.

Las Manos del Artesano 7940 Herschel Ave. (858) 454-3443 www.las-manos.com Located one half block off prospect, Las Manos del Artesano brings handmade museum quality artwork from Mexico and Latin America. Gallery owners Juan Carlos and Cecilia Brito have selected pieces rich with depth and vibrancy conveying the heart of the cultures they represent.

Old world techniques and natural materials are used to manifest both traditional and contemporary work.

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San Diego’s Finest Entertainment on the Waterfront

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Table seating • Fireworks conclude Fri & Sat concerts Embarcadero Marina Park South, behind the Convention Center

tickEtS StaRt at $18!

See our website for all 2012-2013 concerts at Copley Symphony Hall.

call 619.235.0804 or viSit sandiegosymphony.com

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Martin Lawrence Galleries 1111 Prospect St. (858) 551-1122 www.martinlawrence.com Martin Lawrence Galleries has been one of America’s premier dealers in fine arts since 1975. With 11 locations nationwide, the galleries specialize in museum quality original paintings, sculptures and limited edition graphics by modern and contemporary masters such as Pablo Picasso, Marc Chagall, Andy Warhol, Keith Haring, Joan Miró, Erté, Liudmila Kondakova, Philippe Bertho, Robert Deyber, Felix Mas, Kerry Hallam, Francois Fressinier, Takashi Murakami and many others. We are committed to offering the finest quality artworks and superior value, while maintaining the highest level of integrity and ethical standards in service to our clients. Visit us for a truly wonderful art experience! Open seven days a week.

Pablo Picasso “B. 1102 Still Life By Lamplight”

San Diego Symphony For tickets: (619) 235-0804; sandiegosymphony.com Join San Diego Symphony for San Diego’s finest entertainment on the waterfront at their annual 2012 Ashford University Summer Pops concert series June 23-September 2 at the beautiful Embarcadero Marina Park South. Then from September 30, 2012 through May 26, 2013, join us at Copley Symphony Hall featuring world-renowned classical artists, incredible pops performances, family concerts, chamber concerts, silent films and exciting dance shows.

John Baldessari’s “Brain Cloud” is one of the newest murals of La Jolla. You can find it at 1250 Prospect St. For a map locating this and the other murals go to www. muralsoflajolla. com

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La Jolla Historical Society’s

Walking Tour of Historic La Jolla Stroll Through Your Community’s Past!

During the 90-minute 1.5-mile tour, guests begin their tour at the La Jolla Historical Society’s Wisteria Cottage and then proceed to 15 additional stops in La Jolla’s historic downtown village with a knowledgeable volunteer.

Second and fourth Saturdays of every month at 10:00 am $10 for adults / children 12 and under free (if accompanied by adult) Advanced reservation required; call reservation line at 858-480-6424 Private tours available upon request NOTE: This is a brisk walk with some hills

Stroll Through Your Community’s Past!

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Alcala Art & Book Gallery 950 Silverado St. Aldis Browne Fine Arts 7752 Fay Ave, Ste. J Africa and Beyond 1250 Prospect St. Art Expressions Gallery 2645 Financial Court, Ste. C Contemporary Fine Arts Gallery 7946 Ivanhoe Ave., Ste. 101 Cosmopolitan Fine Arts 7932 Girard Ave. Galeria Jan 1250 Prospect St., Ste. B21 Gallerie D’Art 1224 Prospect St., Ste. 180

Images of Nature — Tom Mangelson 7916 Girard Ave. Joseph Bellows Gallery 7661 Girard Ave. K. Nathan Gallery 7723 Fay Ave. La Jolla Art Association, The Village Gallery 8100 Paseo del Ocaso Las Manos del Artesano 7940 Herschel Ave. Legends Gallery 1205 Prospect St. Madison Gallery 1020 Prospect St., Ste. 130

Grego’s Collection 1145 Prospect St.

Martin Lawrence Galleries 1111 Prospect St.

Hallmark Gallery 1162 Prospect St.

Monarch Gallery 1205 Prospect St.

Moonglow Design 5763 La Jolla Blvd.

OBernier Gallery 7979 Ivanhoe Ave. Peter Lik Gallery 1205 Prospect St. Prospect Place Fine Art 1268 Prospect St. Quint Gallery 7547 Girard Ave. R.B. Stevenson Gallery 7661 Girard Ave., Ste. 201 Siamak Art Gallery 1250 Prospect St., Ste A20 Tasende Gallery 820 Prospect St. Thumbprint Gallery 920 Kline St.

La Jolla Symphony & Chorus Music Director Steven Schick conducts soloists and orchestra.

Bill Dean photo

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The “Pleasure Point” sculpture atop the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego in La Jolla.

Philipp Scholz Rittermann photo

Athenaeum Music & Arts Library 113 years of exhibitions, concerts, and special events

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Great seafood and ambiance at The Fishery.

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Amici’s East Coast Pizzeria 811 Prospect St. (858) 729-9988 www.amicis.com Located on Prospect Street between Fay & Eads, Amici’s offers authentic thin crust, New York-style pizzas cooked directly on the brick hearth of open flame ovens, along with a selection of freshly made pastas, salads and side dishes. This smart, casual restaurant offers indoor and outdoor dining with heatlamps and a firepit. Amici’s is open 7 days a week, and offers both takeout and delivery with online ordering available.

We Olive La Jolla 1158 Prospect St. (858) 551.8250 lajolla.weolive.com We Olive, with 10 locations throughout the state, is a premium olive oil tasting bar and retailer offering complimentary tasting of California Extra Virgin Olive Oils, artisan vinegars and gourmet foods daily. We Olive La Jolla offers a Wine Bar perched above La Jolla cove with stunning oceans views, featuring hard-to-find artisan wines from distinct regions throughout California. Join us for Happy Hour, M-F from 4-7pm, for specials on wine, craft beer, and olive oil inspired tapas!

We Olive features complimentary tasting of some of California’s finest extra virgin olive oils.

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The food matches the view at the Crab Catcher.

CrabCatcher 1298 Prospect Street (858) 454-9587 www.crabcatcher.com Set high on a cliff overlooking the most spectacular ocean view in La Jolla, Crab Catcher offers an unforgettable dining experience. Fresh seafood is our specialty; the exciting flavors of California and the Pacific Rim our inspiration.

Crab Catcher enjoys an enviable location in the heart of the village on Prospect Street. Whether you stop by for brunch on Sunday, a business lunch, cocktails at sunset or a leisurely dinner, you’ll enjoy the casually elegant atmosphere that Crab Catcher always has in store.

Living Room Coffeehouse 1010 Prospect St. (858) 459-1187 www.livingroomcafe.net The Living Room is a unique eatery and café set on the best corner in La Jolla, Girard and Prospect. Take full advantage of the outdoor patio and ocean views as you enjoy this international bistro and coffeehouse. The Living Room offers a comfortable and artistic atmosphere along with a full menu, a second floor cigar and hookah lounge, a full bar, wine bar and wireless internet. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, and weekend mimosa bar, you have your choice of salads, pastas, sandwiches, fresh breads, extraordinary homemade pastries, desserts and of course, a wide variety of coffee. Happy Hour daily from 12 6pm, beer & wine, $3.

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american/california Beaumont’s Neighborhood Eatery 5662 La Jolla Blvd.

(858) 459-0474 Brockton Villa 1235 Coast Blvd.

(858) 454-7393 Bubba’s Smoke House 888 Prospect St. (858) 551-4227 Bull & Bear 8008 Girard Ave. (858) 551-0077 Burger Lounge 1101 Wall St. (858) 456-0196 Clay’s La Jolla 7955 La Jolla Shores Drive (858) 551-3620

Cody’s La Jolla 8030 Girard Ave. (858) 459-0040

Jeff’s Burgers 2152 Avenida de la Playa (858) 454-8038

Come On In! 1030 Torrey Pines Road (858) 551-1063

The Sandwich Club 7825 Fay Ave. (858) 456-7548

The Cottage 7702 Fay Ave. (858) 454-8409

Mustangs and Burros 9700 N. Torrey Pines Road (858) 550-1000

Croutons 8707 Villa La Jolla Dr. (858) 909-0960

Prep Kitchen 7556 Fay Ave. (858) 875-7737

El Pescador Fish Market 627 Pearl St. (858) 456-2526

Rimel’s Rotisserie 1030 Torrey Pines Road, Ste. E (858) 454-6045

George’s Bar 1250 Prospect St. (858) 454-4244 Grill at the Lodge at Torrey Pines 11480 N Torrey Pines Rd. (858) 777-6645

Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery 8980 Villa La Jolla Dr. (858) 450-9277 Smash Burger 1000 Prospect St. (858) 750-2531 The Shores Restaurant 8110 Camino del Oro (858) 456-0600 Whisknladle 1044 Wall St. (858) 551-7575

bar & grill BarFly 909 Prospect St. (858) 454-2323 Hennessey’s 7811 Herschel St. (858) 551-8772 Karl Strauss 1044 Wall St. (858) 551-2739 Prospect Bar & Grill 1025 Prospect St., Ste. 210 (858) 454-8092

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Dining Alfresco

Spectacular Ocean View Reservations:

858-454-9587

Now opeN CrabCatcher Market Cafe Both located at 1298 prospect Street, La Jolla

New York Style Italian Steakhouse DINING ROOM : Dinner Daily & Lunch Tuesday-Friday PIANO LOUNGE : Live Music Thursday-Saturday HAPPY HOUR : 4-6 pm in the Lounge Sunday-Friday WEDNESDAY DINNER SHOW : During Summer Season

Manhattan of La Jolla In The Empress Hotel 858.459.0700 www.manhattanoflajolla.com 7766 Fay Avenue La Jolla, CA 92037

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Enjoy a great meal on the patio at Beaumont’s Neighborhood Eatery.

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Public House 830 Kline St. (858) 551-9210 Shack Bar & Grill 6941 La Jolla Blvd.

(858) 454-5280 The Grill 7955 La Jolla Shores Dr., 11th Fl (858) 551-3520 The Spot 1005 Prospect St. (858) 459-0800 Torreyana Grille 10950 N. Torrey Pines Road (858) 450-4571 The Whaling Bar at La Valencia Hotel 1132 Prospect St. (858) 551-3761

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café & bistro Aroma Café 909 Prospect St. (858) 454-7272 Bernini’s Bistro 7550 Fay Ave. (858) 454-5013 Bibby’s Crepe Café 723 Pearl St. (858) 459-0558 Bistro Pazzo 7930 Ivanhoe Ave. (858) 456-4005 Café Vita 1 Miramar St. (858) 534-9599 Cass St. Café & Bakery 5550 La Jolla Blvd.

(858) 454-9094

Cliff Hanger Café 2800 Torrey Pines Scenic Dr. (858) 452 9858 Finch’s Wine Bar & Bistro 7644 Girard Ave. (858) 456-4056 Goldfish PointCafé 1255 Coast Blvd.

(858) 459-7407 Girard Gourmet 7837 Girard Ave. (858) 454-3325 Lean & Green 7825 Fay Ave. #180 (858) 459-5326 Juice Kaboose 7556 Fay Ave. #H (858) 456-9300 WindanSea Café 6780 La Jolla Blvd.

(858) 459-1895

super fresh, healthy

comfort food served with a smile!

From our garden... to your plate!

Breakfast, Lunch Dinner, Catering and Custom Cookies

open mon-Sat 7am-8pm and Sunday 7am-7pm

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THE FISHERY

Behind every great seafood restaurant is a warehouse stocked with fresh fish

A popular destination for ocean fresh seasonal seafood, crafted beer & fine wine.

5040 Cass St North Pacific Beach, CA 92109 (858) 272.9985 www.thefishery.com

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Mission Coffee Cup Café 1109 Wall St. (858) 454-2819 Museum Café by Giuseppe Restaurant & Fine Catering 700 Prospect St. (858) 456-6427 Panera Bread 7863 Girard Ave (858) 812-0547

coffee shop Bird Rock Coffee Roasters 5627 La Jolla Blvd (858) 551-1707 Brick & Bell Café 928 Silverado St. (858) 551-0928 Café MoJoe 7513 La Jolla Blvd.

(858) 456-9663 Harry’s Coffee Shop 7545 Girard Ave. (858) 454-7381 Pannikin Coffee & Tea Café 7467 Girard Ave. (858) 454-5453 Peet’s Coffee & Tea 8843 Villa La Jolla Dr. (858) 678-0806 Starbucks Coffee 1150 Prospect St. (858) 551-5526 905 Pearl St. (858) 454-2801 2206 Torrey Pines Road (858) 454-4423 Living Room Coffee House 1010 Prospect St. (858) 459-1187

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dessert Cold Stone Creamery 909 Prospect St. #225 (858) 454-2300 Cups La Jolla 7857 Girard Ave. (858) 459-2877 Everybody Loves Chocolate 5628 La Jolla Blvd.

(858) 224-8500 Froglander’s 915A Pearl St. (858) 459-3764 Michele Coulon Dessertier 7556 Fay Ave. Ste. D (858) 456-5098 Opera Café & Patisserie 9254 Scranton Rd. (858) 458-9050 Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory 1139 Prospect St. (858) 454-0077 Sprinkles Cupcakes 8855 Villa La Jolla Drive (858) 457-3800 Yogi Topi 7501 La Jolla Blvd.

(858) 456-1334

Yogurt Escape 2134 Avenida de la Playa (858) 456-2000

fine dining Adobe El Restaurante (at Estancia Hotel) 9700 N. Torrey Pines Road (858) 550-1000 Aquamoreé 1250 Prospect St. (858) 456-6611 A.R. Valentien 11480 N. Torrey Pines Road (858) 453-4420 Azul Steakhouse 1250 Prospect St. (858) 454-9616 Crab Catcher Restaurant & Seaside Grill 1298 Prospect St. (858) 454-9587 Donovan’s Steak & Chop House 4340 La Jolla Village Dr. (858) 450-6666 Eddie V’s 1270 Prospect St. 858-459-5500

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Taste the finest California Extra Virgin Olive Oils, artisan vinegars, and hand-crafted foods paired with premium artisan wines for an exquisite culinary adventure.

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Romantic dining at Brockton Villa.

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Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar 8970 University Center Lane (858) 551-7500 Georges At The Cove 1250 Propect St. (858) 454-4244 The Mediterranean Room at La Valencia Hotel 1132 Prospect St. (858) 459-0771 Nine-Ten (at the Grande Colonial) 910 Prospect St. (858) 964-5400

Marine Room Restaurant 2000 Spindrift Drive (858) 459-7222

Mandarin House 6765 La Jolla Blvd.

(858) 454-2555

The Sky Room at La Valencia Hotel 1132 Prospect St. (858) 5454-0771

Roppongi 875 Prospect St. Ste. 102 (858) 551-5252

Tapenade 7612 Fay Ave. (858) 551-7500

asian China Chef 623 Pearl St. (858) 454-7597

Maitre D’ Restaurant 5523 La Jolla Blvd.

(858) 456-2111

Jai By Wolfgang Puck 2910 La Jolla Village Dr. (858) 638-7778

Manhattan of La Jolla 7766 Fay Ave. (858) 459-0700

Little Korea 8008 Girard Ave., Ste. 120 (858) 551-0282

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Italian Barbarella Restaurant & Bar 2171 Avenida De La Playa (858) 454-7373 Bistro Pazzo 7930 Ivanhoe Ave. (858) 456-4005 Cafe Milano Restaurant 711 Pearl St. (858) 454-3806 Carino’s Italian Restaurant 7408 La Jolla Blvd.

(858) 459-1400

WINNER! “BEST BURGER” SAN DIEGO MAGAZINE 2009-2011 LA JOLLA LIGHT 2007-2011

1011 Wall Street • 858.456.0196 www.burgerlounge.com

La Jolla’s Dessert Headquarters International Bistro French, Italian and Middle Eastern Open 6:00 am - 2:00 am Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner · Latenight Full Bar · Wine Bar · Cigar/Hookah Lounge Ocean View · Outdoor Patio Happy Hour 12-6 Daily: Beer & Wine $3 1001 Prospect Street 858.459.1187 · livingroomcafe.net

Homemade: Soups Fresh Salads Sandwiches Entrees Fine Coffees Pastries

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La Dolce Vita 1237 Prospect St., Ste. P (858) 454-2524 La Taverna 927 Silverado St. (858) 454-0100 Lupi 5518 La Jolla Blvd.

(858) 454-6421 Osteria Romantica 2151 Avenida De La Playa (858) 551-1221 Piatti Ristorante & Bar 2182 Avenida De La Playa (858) 454-1589

International Forever Fondue 909 Prospect St. (858) 551-4509 International Market & Grill 3211 Holiday Ct. (858) 535-9700 Marketplace Grille 1030 Torrey Pines Road (858) 456-9576 Marrakesh 634 Pearl St. (858) 454-2500

Puesto Mexican Street Food 1026 Wall St. (858) 454-1260 Verde’s El Ranchero 7404 La Jolla Blvd.

(858) 459-5877 Mr. Taco 7918 Ivanhoe Ave. (858) 729-0501 Oscar’s Mexican Food 703 Turquoise St. (858) 603-8123

mexican

Su Casa 6738 La Jolla Blvd.

(858) 454-0369

Sorella della Taverna 7420 Girard Ave. (858) 866-6400

Alfonso’s of La Jolla 1251 Prospect St. (858) 454-2232

Ortega’s Place 621 Pearl St. (858) 454-8006

Voce Del Mare 5721 La Jolla Blvd.

(858) 412-5000

Bahia Don Bravo 5504 La Jolla Blvd.

(858) 454-8940

Porkyland 1030 Torrey Pines Road (858) 459-1708

Vigilucci’s Ristorante La Jolla 909 Prospect St. (858) 454-9664

Don Carlos Taco Shop 737 Pearl St. (858) 456-0462

Rubio’s 8855 Villa La Jolla Dr. (858) 546-9377

El Charro 2175 Avenida de la Playa (858) 459-7900

Wahoo’s Fish Tacos 639 Pearl St. (858) 459-0027

Jose’s Courtroom 1037 Prospect St. (858) 454-7655

pizzeria Carino’s 7408 La Jolla Blvd.

(858) 459-1400 Bella Roma Pizza 5737 La Jolla Blvd.

(858) 459-0121 Extreme Pizza 834 Kline St. (858) 729-1910 House of Pizza 8107 Camino Del Sol (858) 551-0125 Pizza on Pearl 617 Pearl St. (858) 729-0717

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Pizza Pronto 7556 Fay Ave., Ste. F (858) 459-9000

Station Sushi 5752 La Jolla Blvd.

(858) 551-0410

Regents Pizzeria 4150 Regents Park Row, Ste. 170 (858) 550-0406

Sushi on the Rock 1025 Prospect St., Ste. 250 (858) 459-3208

Sammy’s Woodfired Pizza 702 Pearl St. (858) 456-5222

Tabu Sushi Bar & Grill 7734 Girard Ave. (858) 456-2020

sushi Aloha Sushi 7731 Fay Ave. (858) 551-5000

Spice & Rice Thai Kitchen 7734 Girard Ave., Ste. C (858) 456-0466

DelSushi 3251 Holiday Ct. (858) 202-1333

Toshi-San Sushi & Shabu Shabu 7614 Fay Ave. (858) 456-4545

Fugu’s Sushi & Wok 915 Pearl St., Ste. B-C (858) 456-1414

Yummy Maki Yummy Box 3211 Holiday Ct. Ste. 101A (858) 587-9848

Sushi Mori 2161 Avenida de la Playa (858) 551-8481

Zenbu Sushi Bar 7660 Fay Ave., Ste. I (858) 454-4540

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Kitima Extraordinary Thai 8008 Girard Ave. (858) 551-9999 Pleiku Café 7596 Fay Ave. (858) 456-2069

Tadashi Sushi 1277 Prospect St. (858) 456-7118

Traditional Northern Italian Cuisine

Chedi Thai Bistro 737 Pearl St. (858) 551-8495

Thai Pan Cuisine 7523 Fay Ave (858) 456-8005 La Basil Thai Cuisine 5525 La Jolla Blvd.

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Blue Apparel 1237 Prospect St. (858) 454-2583 www.BlueApparel.com Wander along Prospect Street in downtown La Jolla, and you are sure to see the Blue Apparel logo at the entrance to the International Shops. Blue Apparel is no ordinary t-shirt store. Owners Karina Kaczynska and Jonathan Guevara have gone out of their way to offer the most extensive selection of resort wear, specialty items and gifts to suit all tastes and pockets. Working with local designers, Karina and Jonathan take the highest quality pigment-dyed fabric, and add their own flair and humor to the design process, to create exclusive t-shirts that will be the envy of your friends, and definitely a talking point at any get together. You will also find beautiful fashion items, many of which are hand made, that make wonderful gifts for a special person, or add the finishing touch to your own special look. Make a point of stopping at Blue Apparel, your one-stop shopping experience, and take home a piece of La Jolla.

C & H Photo 7720 Fay Ave (858) 729-6565 www.candhphoto.com Exciting for 2012, Nelson Photo La Jolla becomes C&H Photo. Same great staff of professionals, helping everyone become better photographers. We continue to offer a large selection of cameras, film and digital, video and binoculars from Nikon, Canon, Pentax, Olympus, Leica, Fuji & Panasonic. New this year, C&H Photo introduces our underwater division, Blue Abyss Photo. Already the most respected source for underwater photography on the west coast, C&H Photo welcomes amateurs and pros alike to this wonderful niche of photography. And don’t forget about getting the best quality photofinishing for your lasting memories. With our staff, drawing from over 175 years of combined experience and knowledge, you will be in the best hands.

Store Hours: Monday-Saturday 9am-5:30pm

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The Grand Del Mar, San Diego’s only triple Five-Star destination, is only a short drive north of La Jolla and a perfect way to spend an afternoon of golf, spa treatments and dining.

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Jewels by the Sea 1237 Prospect St., Suite B (858) 459-5166 www.jewelsbythesea.biz This charming boutique specializes in an eclectic mix of unique jewelry including local designers, estate, vintage, colored gem, diamond, gold, silver, copper, pearls, and fashion.

You’ll also discover scarves, ornaments, and gifts. With prices ranging from $5 to $5,000, you’re sure to find a treasure. Shop owner Linda Ronelle Jalving is a Graduate Gemologist with the Gemological Institute of America, and has hand picked every special piece of wearable art in the store with loving care. She truly enjoys sharing her knowledge and passion for beautiful jewelry of all kinds. Visit Linda at her delightful shop located in the International Shops — you’re sure to be enchanted!

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Kerut 7944 Girard Ave. (858) 456-0800 kerut.com KERUT, La Jolla’s chicest women’s boutique has put La Jolla on the shopping map with features in Elle and Conde Nast Traveler.

Cutting edge collections from rag & bone to zero+maria cornejo and ALC line the driftwood racks of KERUT’s bungalow. You’ll sip champagne, he can take in the ocean view with a scotch. KERUT is the boutique you — nor he — ever want to leave. In-room shopping, home delivery. Six-star. Fun. Adventurous. Unique. You.

“La Jolla’s #1 Women’s Boutique” by readers of La Jolla Light

kerut Alexander Wang. current/elliott. rag & bone. zero+maria cornejo.

Fun. Adventurous. Unique. You.

Bowers Jewelers Since 1945

“La Jolla’s Oldest Family Owned and Operated” 7860 Girard Avenue, La Jolla, California 858•459•3678

7944 Girard Avenue, La Jolla 858.456.0800 www.kerut.com

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Meanley and Son Ace Hardware 7756 Girard Ave. (858) 454-6101 Serving La Jolla since 1948, Meanley and Son Ace Hardware carries all the goods you would expect, and more. From travel locks and pocketknives, to beach supplies and giftware, flashlights and batteries, Meanley’s is not just your average hardware store. A great resource to everyone including visiting travelers, new residents, students and old-timers alike, Meanley’s covers all the bases as your one stop shop for all the widgets and whatjamacallits you could ever need. Founded by a niece and a great nephew of Ellen B. Scripps, Meanley’s is dedicated to serving the community in Ellen’s gracious tradition.

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La Jolla Bamboo Boutique 1237 Prospect St. Suite V (858) 459-0274 LaJollaBamboo.com USA Made Eco-Friendly Clothing and Socks made from Bamboo or Merino Wool are the store’s specialty. High Compression Running, Active Sport, Yoga, Hiker, Diabetic or Moderate Compression Socks that keep your feet cooler, dryer, blister free and more odor resistant are a popular claim of current converts. Organic Cotton, Bamboo, Hemp and Sonora corn clothing with the soft feel of cashmere made without harmful pesticides or chemicals are also a must try for a healthier future. Make sure you sample the Nkuto Shea Butter at the store in different natural fragrances to keep your skin soft and moist. Owners Sean and Jared Hamilton hope you stop by and experience “Footprints to a Greener Future.” Located in the International Shops across from George’s at the Cove.

Racket Stringing Workshop 7648 Draper Ave. (858) 454-2778 www.lajollatennis.com A unique tennis shop emphasizing service in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. Come demo the latest rackets or try on the latest shoes.

Featuring one-day stringing. The Racket Stringing Workshop guarantees knowledgeable assistance. Across from the La Jolla Public Library on Draper Avenue.

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Famous folks who have lived or still live in La Jolla include the likes of Theodor “Dr. Seuss” Geisel; pioneer of the polio vaccine and founder of The Salk Institute for Biological Studies Jonas Salk; sportscaster and Padres announcer Dick Enberg; “Pirates of the Caribbean” producer Gore Verbinksi; “Survivor” and “The Apprentice” producer Conrad Riggs; “Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior” actress Christine Garver; former NFL quarterback Doug Flutie; film executive Donald Deline; novelist Ann Rice; baseball executive Buzzie Bavasi, Electronic Arts founder Trip Hawkins; World Wrestling Entertainment star Rey Mysterio; Gateway Inc. founder Ted Waitt; the first Miss Universe Armi Kuusela; Qualcomm founder Irwin Jacobs; painter Richard Allen Morris; novelist Raymond Chandler; actor Gregory Peck; actress Marcia Gay Harden; folk singer and marine biologist Sam Hinton; astronomers Geoffrey and Margaret Burbridge; and J. Craig Venter, one of the world’s leading genomic researchers who led the team that mapped the human genome.

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UCSD School of Medicine; Paul Crutzen, Scripps Institution of Oceanography; Robert Engle, Clive W.J. Granger and Harry Markowitz, Department of Economics, and Mario Molina and Roger Tsien, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry; Kurt Wüthrich, K. Barry Sharpless and Gerald M. Edelman, The Scripps Research Institute.

Theodor “Dr. Seuss” Geisel On top of that former Massachusetts governor — and potential 2012 presidential candidate — Mitt Romney and Sen. John McCain have homes here as do a number of current professional athletes.

The community’s research institutes and UCSD have been home to a strong contingent of Nobel Laureates: Elizabeth Blackburn, Sydney Brenner, Roger Guillemin, Francis Crick and Robert W. Holley, The Salk Institute; Renato Dulbecco, the Salk and

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And then there’s the home-grown group of people who attended local schools including Raquel Welch, Cliff Robertson, Robin Wright, movie producer Sun Min Park, and actress and author Danica McKellar.

Others who attended school in La Jolla include Melissa Winter, who is currently deputy chief of staff to First Lady Michelle Obama; Mark Teitelman director and television producer, Monday Night Football; TV and film writers Chris and Matt McKenna, former NFL player Shane Walton and Olympic sailors JJ Fetter and Andrew Campbell.

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When people think of La Jolla, the scenery along the Pacific Coast is among their first thoughts. Whether it’s WindanSea Beach and its reef break that put it on the map in the 1940s or the Children’s Pool at Casa Beach where harbor seals attract visitors to watch them loll around, the beaches and marine life are indelibly tied to La Jolla’s image. Here are just a few of the more famous beaches:

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With soft sand and mild waves, La Jolla Shores’ mile-long beautiful beach offers great family fun. It is home to San Diego’s only oceanfront launch ramp where kayakers can directly access the coastal waters.

In summertime, the waves at the Shores are generally calmer than at other area beaches, but rip currents can be strong so keep an eye on the lifeguard tower for up-to-date conditions.

Beginner-level scuba, surf and kayak classes can be arranged at nearby shops.

The beachside Kellogg Park features a junior-lifeguard themed playground. Public parking and restrooms are available. Located at 8200 Camino del Oro.

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Shell Beach is located between the Children’s Pool and Boomer Beach, south of La Jolla Cove. Shell Beach is a great place for tide pooling and shell collecting, especially for small children.

Snorkeling is popular in the beautiful reefs and deep waters. This location is ideal for those who don’t want to share the beach with a big crowd.

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Much harder to access, Black’s Beach is known best for being the largest nude beach in the United States. It is also known to surfers as one of the best beach break spots in Southern California. The powerful waves are due to the underwater canyon located just offshore, and can be a dangerous spot, especially for beginners.

Located near the University of California San Diego, this beach is popular with the students and surfers.

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La Jolla Cove is located on Coast Boulevard north of Prospect Street a short walk from the Village commercial area, the Cove is a tiny — but well-known beach — tucked between sandstone cliffs. It’s the launching point for many of the swimmers who start their mornings throughout the year with a dip in the Pacific.

One of three La Jolla beaches with lifeguards year-round and located within the San Diego La Jolla Underwater Park Ecological Reserve, it’s also a good spot for diving and snorkeling, as long as surf conditions are calm.

Public restrooms available.

Greg Wiest photos (above, top left)

A couple (top) enjoys hanging out at La Jolla Shores. Stand up paddle surfing (top left) is also popular off La Jolla’s waters.

Sunny days bring out beachgoers to La Jolla Cove (left).

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We checked out some great spots where you can spend the day with the younger set.

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Perhaps one of La Jolla’s most talked about spots is The Children’s Pool at Casa Beach. Created with a donation from La Jolla philanthropist Ellen Browning Scripps, who gave money to build a seawall in 1931 and created a trust to create a swimming beach for children, the beach is now home to a harbor seal rookery. Surrounded by a walkway and various vantage points, it offers a great spot for reflection or viewing the seals. Pupping season for the seals is mid-December to mid-May, when a barrier rope is place to protect the seals. Divers also use the beach to enter nearby waters.

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For a quick energy release, take the youngsters to the La Jolla Recreation Center, where you can find playgrounds, basketball courts, a weight room and a variety of classes from tennis to hula.

It was built in 1915 by Ellen Browning-Scripps whose residence was next door.

There are fees for some classes and facilities use.

Call (858) 552-1658 or go to sandiego.gov/park-andrecreation/centers/lajolla. shtml.

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An excursion at the Bird Rock Tide Pools during low tide will yield a host of creatures located in intertidal zones in the natural environment, each with its own distinctive

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Harbor seals at home at Casa Beach.

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animal and plant life forms.

You’re likely to see an array of hermit and other small crab species, several different types of mollusks and snails including the brown lumplike Sea Hare and the “rock star” of the tidepool community: brittlestars. On those lucky occasions you may find a special treat — octopi, starfish, lobsters and purple spiky sea urchins. Access the

beach off Sea Ridge Drive, just north of Tourmaline.

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The Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography brings to life the discoveries of one of the world’s renowned research institutions. It features a variety of Pacific marine life in more than 60 habitats.

You can also take walking tours of the institution itself

Kids get hands on at the tidepools at the Birch Aquarium. Photo courtesy Birch Aquarium at Scripps or attend special programs like grunion runs, concerts and summer camps. The aquarium

is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily with ticket prices ranging from $12 for adults to free

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The Torrey Pines Gliderport is a popular spot for launching gliders and sailplanes.

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test players’ skills.

Facilities include a driving range, practice greens and a restaurant at the adjacent Lodge at Torrey Pines.

Torrey Pines Gliderport 2800 Torrey Pines Scenic Drive (858) 452-9858 flytorrey.com This historic gliderport on the cliffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean is home to a free flight school and the Cliff Hanger Café and provides a launching site for hang gliders, paragliders and scale models and sailplanes.

La Jolla Tennis Club 7632 Draper Ave. (858) 454-4434 ljtc.org Public facility includes nine courts and a pro shop adjacent to the La Jolla Recreation Center. Visitor fee is $5.

Triathlon Club of San Diego triclubsandiego.org This club supports triathletes and offers training sessions.

The group welcomes visiting triathletes to its Friday afternoon training swims at La Jolla Cove as well as other activities.

Cave Store 1325 Coast Blvd.

(858) 459-0746 cavestore.com Named by the author of “The Wizard of Oz,” the Sunny Jim Cave is a great place to explore by foot or by kayak.

Kayakers enjoy the sunset off La Jolla Shores. Explore the Sunny Jim Cave via kayak, too. Diane Marinos photo In 1902, a tunnel was dug to the cave where today you can explore entering through the Cave Store or by sea via kayak. If going by water, you’ll find six caves, but be

careful of the tides and surf conditions. By foot, enter the cave at 1325 Prospect St. Admission is $4 adults and $3 for 16 years and under.

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C ourtesy L a J olla H istorical S ociety

Aerial view of La Jolla circa 1920.

First Inhabitants Artifacts have been found throughout La Jolla over the decades, indicating that Kumeyaay Indians settled along the shoreline nearly 10,000 years ago. Archaeologists have found stone utensils and Indian metates. Unfortunately, the remains are small and scattered, leaving historians unclear about the fate of these earliest inhabitants. >

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Herschel Avenue circa 1901.

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The Cave Store (circa 1903-1904) was founded by Gustav Schulz in 1902.

So, What’s in a Name?

La Jolla’s name is a somewhat controversial subject among town historians. No one knows where the name originated — whether it comes from the Spanish word La Joya (which means “the jewel”) or from the Indian term Woholle (meaning “hole in the mountains”), an appropriate name considering the caves and rock formations along La Jolla’s shoreline. The name has appeared in all land grant and mission records since 1928 and in scattered documents at least back to 1870 when they appeared spelled “L-a-J-o-y-a.”

Modern Settlers

The lands of La Jolla became incorporated as part of San Diego in 1850. However, there were no permanent settlers in this section of town until 19 years later when two brothers, Daniel and

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Frank Botsford in camp at La Jolla Park on Jan. 29, 1887, probably near the site he selected for his home at Prospect and Ivanhoe.

Samuel Sizer, each bought a plot here. The City of San Diego sold these 80-acre plots for the price of $1.25 per acre. Little did the Sizer brothers know that their

plots of land, located between present-day Fay Street and La Jolla Boulevard, would be worth nearly $2 million per acre by the present day. >

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Anna Held’s first cottage in the Green Dragon Colony, 1894.

When Frank Botsford arrived in San Diego in 1886, he wrote in his diary, “Magnificent day at La Jolla!” Like the Sizer brothers, Botsford purchased a plot of land and began developing it. With the help of George Heald, who purchased one-quarter interest of the property, Botsford surveyed and subdivided the land.

Although Botsford could not find drinkable water in the area, he was still able to auction pieces of the land. Botsford’s foresightedness earned him the title “Father of La Jolla.”

All about the artists In 1894, Anna Held, wife of composer Max Heinrich, created the Green Dragon Colony of La Jolla, a group la jolla visitor guide 2012-2013

La Jolla circa 1903 of galleries overlooking La Jolla Cove, which provided a sanctuary for famous artists.

Held, the former governess to Ulysses S. Grant Jr.’s children, developed a cluster of beachfront cottages where artists including writers, composers and architects honed their crafts while reveling in the serenity of the cove. The site now is

home to a mix of retail shops and restaurants. Also in the works are plans for three townhomes and a public viewing plaza near Eddie V’s honoring well known La Jolla architect Robert Mosher.

The Town Grows In the 1890s, the railroad extended to La Jolla, enabling additional growth.

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The La Jolla Park Hotel opened in 1893.

Around this time, real estate developers began to take an interest in the coastal property of La Jolla, constructing resorts to attract visitors from San Diego and the inland region.

La Jolla Park Hotel opened its doors in 1893 and cottage-

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La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club in 1960.

20th Century Development La Jolla has grown dramatically from its 350 residents in 1900. When tourism began to make its mark by the end of World War I, La Jolla grew to 4,000. During this era, the beach cottage look began

to give way to the elegant California Spanish style.

The 1929 stock market crash devastated local development and only a few houses were built until after World War II. When the war began, 7,700 people called La Jolla home. After the war, many service members

came back to settle in La Jolla and large subdivisions began sprouting up on the mountain slopes and old horse trails were paved over.

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All Hallows Catholic (858) 459-2975 Baha’i Faith (858) 274-0178 The California Temple (858) 622-0991 Chabad of La Jolla (858) 455-5433 Coast Vineyard (858) 456-5045

Fourth Church of Christ Scientist (858) 454-2266 Harbor Presbyterian (858) 457-4491 Jehovah’s Witness (858) 454-8211 The Kabbalah Centre of San Diego (located in UTC) (858) 535-0447

Congregation Adat Yshurin (858) 535-1196 Congregation Beth Israel (858) 535-1111 Congregational Church of La Jolla (858) 459-5045 Experience Church (858) 361-0612 Friends Meeting — La Jolla (858) 456-1020

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La Jolla Christian Fellowship (858) 454-9636

La Jolla United Methodist (858) 454-7108

St. Anthony Antiochian Orthodox (858) 458-0992

La Jolla Community Church (858) 558-9020

Mary, Star of the Sea Catholic (858) 454-2631

St. James by-the-Sea Episcopal (858) 459-3421

La Jolla Lutheran (858) 454-6459

Mount Soledad Presbyterian (858) 459-3865

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emergency San Diego Police (619) 531-2000 or 911 sandiego.gov/police Scripps Clinic Services include urgent care 10666 N. Torrey Pines Road (858) 554-9100 Scripps Memorial Hospital Services include emergency room care 9888 Genesee Ave. (858) 626-4123 scripps.org UCSD Thornton Hospital Services include urgent and emergency room care 9300 Campus Point Drive (858) 657-7000

visitors services La Jolla Visitor Center 7966 Herschel Ave., near the corner of Prospect Street (858) 456-1700 San Diego Convention & Visitors Bureau Offers information on La Jolla and nearby sites (619) 232-3101 sandiego.org Travelers Aid Society San Diego (619) 295-8393 travelersaidsandiego.org la jolla visitor guide 2012-2013

airports general La Jolla Light Weekly community newspaper, established in 1913 (858) 459-4201 lajollalight.com La Jolla Post Office (800) 275-8777 usps.com Lifeguards Emergency 9-1-1 Non-emergency (619) 221-8899 La Jolla Village Merchants Association lajollabythesea.com Weather and Surf Conditions Recorded information, updated daily.

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San Diego International Airport (619) 400-2404 san.org Montgomery Field Airport Located east of La Jolla, this general aviation airport includes a 3,400-foot lighted runway served by instrument landing and a control tower operating from 6 a.m., to 9 p.m. daily.

Charter, flight school and overnight aircraft parking are available. sandiego.gov/airports/ montgomery McClellan-Palomar Airport Located to the north in Carlsbad, this county airport offers United Express flights to Los Angeles along with airtaxi and charter services. sdcounty.ca.gov/dpw/ airports/palomar.html

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