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Located 15 minutes from San Diego, La Jolla is an area of great natural beauty with a mixture of geology - sandy beaches and rocky shorelines good for a variety of outdoor activities. The area has a number of public beaches, parks, as well as shopping areas.

The most compelling geographical highlights of La Jolla is its ocean front, where residents and visitors can enjoy the alternating rugged and sandy coast line and view wild seal congregations. Popular sandy beaches dot the coastline from the south to the north.

Skimboarding and surfing are very popular at many of La Jolla's beaches.  Walking along the beach at all times, especially at sunset, is a popular form of recreation.

Downtown La Jolla is noted for its jewelry stores, upscale restaurants and hotels. Prospect Street and Girard Avenue also have several famous boutiques and restaurants, including local favorites, such as the Girard Gourmet and Harry's Coffee Shop. Notable for its architectural and historical presence is the La Valencia Hotel, which used to welcome movie stars on retreat from Hollywood during the silent film era.

Another geographical highlight of La Jolla is Mount Soledad with the narrow roads that follow its contours and hundreds of homes overlooking the ocean on its slopes. It is the home of the Mount Soledad Easter Cross, the centerpiece of a Korean War memorial.  Spectacular views of the ocean and much of San Diego can be seen from the Mount Soledad Memorial Park.

More area information can be found at the San Diego Convention & Visitor’s Bureau, www.sandiego.org, including local southern California attractions and dining.