From the Birch Aquarium to La Jolla Restaurants - La Jolla is the Jewel of Southern California

Sometimes called The Jewel of SouthernRoad and you'll be awestruck by views of
California, La Jolla is an exquisite combination ofremarkable caves, cliffs, beaches and sunsets.
soft sand beaches, jagged cliffs, sunshine, culturalStop along the route and browse or shop at any
activities, boutique-lined streets, hotels, art galleriesof the fine art galleries, souvenir shops, jewelry
and more.stores or fashionable boutiques along the route.
Only 15 minutes from downtown San Diego, LaAfter shopping, complete this memorable
Jolla, one of the most affluent communities in theexperience by dining above the Pacific Ocean at
United States, combines the atmosphere of aone of the fine La Jolla restaurants you'll find along
southern European resort community withthe way.
Southern California fun.If you want an even more spectacular view, head
With its seven miles of coastline La Jolla attractsover to the Torrey Pines Gliderport and learn to
tourists from around the world and combinesfly - and soar high above this beautiful locale.
trends with traditional class. From the waves thatThe Village
crash along the shore to the high-rise building inThe downtown district, although small, is packed
the business district, expect everything in thisfull of trendy establishments that entice wealthy
seaside town to be first rate.visitors from around the world. Even though
The Birch AquariumProspect Drive is known as "Rodeo Drive in San
Stop at the Birch Aquarium, which has inspiredDiego", Girard Avenue is the main street.
visitors with wonders of the ocean for more thanHere you'll find boutiques, art galleries, salons,
a century. You'll enter the world of sharks, livingcoffee houses, restaurants, shops and hotels.For a
coral reefs, seahorses and more at the Birchfeel of what's happening in today's art world you
Aquarium where you'll interact with exhibitscan go to the Museum of Contemporary Art,
through hands-on displays and multimediawhich resides in the landmark Ellen Browning
presentations.Scripps house, built in 1916.
La Jolla RestaurantsAnd for a unique reading experience stop off at
Combine a glorious Pacific Ocean view and worldthe Athanaeum Music & Arts Library - a
renowned chefs and you will find restaurants100-year-old library that has an incredible selection
made in heaven.of music and art volumes.
And there are many wonderful La JollaThe Business District
restaurants to choose from. Here are some ofAlthough La Jolla is known primarily for its
them:incredible shoreline, the city's business district is
For fine dining you may want to eat at eitherhardly modest, to say the least. You'll find modern
Trattoria Acqua or Georges at the cove. If youshopping centers, professional centers and
crave sushi, try Sushi on the Rock. For steaksresidences along with the world renowned Scripps
you can't go wrong at Donovan's of La Jolla. AndMemorial Hospital & Medical Research Center.
for French cuisine Tapenade is the place to be onLa Jolla's professionals tend to be in finance, law
Fay Avenue.or technology.
The ShorelineAny way you cut it, from its Mediterranean style
The most memorable region in La Jolla is the areahomes to the Birch Aquarium, to trendy shops
along the Pacific shore - offering some of theand many enticing La Jolla restaurants, you'll want
most impressive shorelines in Southern Californiamake this jewel part of your vacation itinerary
for your viewing pleasure.when you're in Southern California.
Take the scenic drive along North Torrey Pines