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LA JOLLA VACATION RENTALS, CALIFORNIA |
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Why Vacation in La Jolla |
| La Jolla literally stands for ‘The Jewel’ in Spanish. One of the finest American cities, La Jolla indeed is a sparkling jewel among all the San Diego cities. La Jolla exudes a South-European charm blended with South-Californian vibes, presenting itself as a city seeped in cultures, nature’s glory, and fabulous coastline, offering comfortable vacation rentals for its vacationers. |
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La Jolla Vacation Rental Information |
La Jolla is just fifteen minutes from downtown San Diego and is actually a part of San Diego itself. A sparkling ocean, unspoiled white sand beaches and rocky coves make up the terrain surrounding this city, which also encompass a host of vacation rentals.
Enjoy all that La Jolla vacation rentals have to offer in the
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form of La Jolla condos, vacation rental cottages, vacation rental duplex houses, vacation rental houses and vacation rental townhomes. La Jolla vacation rentals provide 1-bedroom to 6 bedrooms and can sleep between 1 to 12 people. Not all bedrooms may have a bathroom attached but 1 to 4 baths are available at these La Jolla vacation rentals.
Enjoy a cozy evening reading a book next to a magnificent fireplace, relax in the Jacuzzi or enjoy a view of the ocean from your window. La Jolla California vacation rentals provide various other amenities such as telephones, cable TVs, grills, high-speed internet connection and a fully stocked kitchen. |
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Special Information for Booking Vacation Rentals in La Jolla |
| A percentage of the vacation rental rent might have to be paid as booking deposit. An additional security deposit would probably have to be paid as well. Ask for discounted long-term rates and minimum stay requirements at the La Jolla vacation rental you choose. Smoking is not allowed in most La Jolla vacation rentals. |
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Must See in La Jolla |
The amazing collections at Museum of Contemporary Art are surely worth a visit by all history buffs. You can also enjoy works of art at La Jolla’s other art galleries and museums including Mingei International Museum of World Art, located in the campus of the University of California.
A great place for families especially with kids, the colorful |
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| Pacific marine life at Birch Aquarium, is definitely worth a visit. Those fond of nature, pines and walking and hiking can lose themselves at Torrey Pines State Reserve. Another site that nature lovers cannot afford to miss is Ellen Browning Scripps Park to simply relax, enjoy a picnic or just the fabulous views of La Jolla Cove. |
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Sights and Attractions in La Jolla |
| Some intriguing sights and attractions will capture your interest at La Jolla. La Jolla Play House on the grounds of the University of California offers superb theater performances. Other nearby attractions, besides La Jolla’s gamut of those, that can be easily enjoyed from the comfort of your La Jolla vacation rentals include San Diego Zoo, Seaworld, Wild Animal Park, Balboa Park and Seaport Village.
• Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego - La Jolla
• Birch Aquarium
• Torrey Pines State Reserve
• LEGOLAND® |
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Outdoor Recreation in La Jolla |
| Be it taking up some active pursuits such as fishing, swimming, water surfing, scuba diving, snorkeling, kayaking, canoeing, jogging, walking, hiking, biking and cave exploration or simply sunbathing and rocking some tan – you will never be bereft of choices at La Jolla.
• Beach Activities
• Fishing
• Walking, Hiking and Biking
• Water Sports
• Cave Exploring | |
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Golfing in La Jolla |
| Torrey Pines Municipal Golf Course offers two PGA 36-holes, par-72 public golf facilities. William Bell originally designed the courses. One of the courses was subsequently re-designed by Rees Jones making it longer and more difficult. Twilight play is available at both the courses. Tee times available at Torrey Pines Golf Course are from Monday through Friday 7:30 AM to 9 PM. On Saturday and Sunday, the course’s timings are 7:30 AM until 7 PM. |
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La Jolla Fairs and Festivals |
The San Diego Area is known for several special events and activities. Ja Lolla in particular primarily hosts sporting events. Annually held in the month of June is the famous Suzuki Rock and Roll Marathon Sports Expo, which presents over a hundred merchants displaying health, athletic, running and fitness products. On the last day of the Expo a marathon, free to all is also organized.
Spring each year hosts two more sporting events including, Del Mar National Horse Show, which is the 18-days nation’s most prestigious equestrian events, and Grand Prix Del Mar, is an international level event where all national and international riders participate along with Western hunter-jumper competitions. |
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Dining and Nightlife in La Jolla |
La Jolla restaurants serve delightful menus, with a variety of cuisines, and dining options. You can munch at children-friendly, outdoor eateries or book a table for two at the fine dining restaurants. American, Asian, French, Italian, and Japanese are some of the eating choices. You can also enjoy a Californian breakfast at the many diners and have a blast at the cafes as well.
Want to indulge in some fine dining - George's At The Cove is the place to be. Relish innovatively cooked fresh seafood here, while enjoying your favorite drink at Pacific View Bar. Carino’s is the place famous for wholesome mouth-watering pizzas. Tantalize your taste buds with exotic Mexican and seafood delights at Su Casa Mexican Restaurant.
Laugh the night away at the comedy clubs in La Jolla. You can also wind down at the world famous Hard Rock Café or many of the other bars and clubs of the area. Hard Rock Café is famous for its interesting food range, and even casinos and live music and night entertainment – it is a complete experience in itself.
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Shopping in La Jolla |
Girard Avenue and Prospect Street offer expensive shops, boutiques and art galleries. University Town Center houses 160 shops, an ice-skating rink and a video entertainment center. La Jolla Farmers Market is held every Sunday at the La Jolla Elementary School. A variety of produce, flowers and more can be found at this market.
Exclusive collection of Italian silver and European-designed jewelry with hand crafted semiprecious and precious stones, is what you are looking for – then head straight to Suzans Silver and Amber Jewelry. If it is the art that fascinates you, then your choices are unlimited.
The Artful Soul offers a wide array of jewelry, ceramic pins, ceramics, including different forms of art, Watchcraft watches, and more of California ceramists’ specialties. If you want some contemporary art works by Jiang, Tamayo, Zjawinska and Holland or, if you interest lies in the master classics by Miro, Picasso, Chagall, Renoir and Rembrandt. |
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Best Times to Visit La Jolla |
La Jolla enjoys a beautiful, mild climate year round. January is generally the coldest and wettest month of the year, and August is usually the warmest month. The temperature during the year varies between 40º F to 80º F.
The winter season is a good time to vacation in La Jolla. The city is not crowded and the vacation rentals are available at lower rates. |
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Time Zone for La Jolla |
| Pacific Standard Time. |
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Getting To and Around La Jolla |
The closest airport to La Jolla is San Diego International Airport, which is located about 8 miles south of the city. Transportation is available from the airport to La Jolla. Limousines and car rentals are easily available. Buses and the trolley cover the city but usually stop around midnight.
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