Weekend Getaway In La Jolla

Translated, La Jolla means "the jewel", which is an  apt name for a splendid and beautiful town full of
blue water.  One of California's best oceanside  towns, La Jolla is also home to many of the best
beaches in the state.

When you visit, you'll notice that there are many things to do.  If your looking for something to do,
here are 5 great things to occupy your time:
1.  Beaches - When you hear that San Diego has great beaches, it's the truth.  La Jolla Cave,
La Jolla Shores, and Windansea are the best in San Diego, and possibly even the state.
2.  Birch Aquarium - Although it's a small aquarium, it's packed with a lot of interesting
stuff and best of all - it won't wear you out.
3.  La Jolla Playhouse - This theater  company is highly known around the world.
4.  Walking tour - Hike Bike Kayak will offer you a splendid one hour tour that focuses
on the beauty and splendor of the La Jolla Coast and the history of the city.  
5.  Kayaking - The Hike Bike Kayak company also offers a tour of the La Jolla sea caves,
with no experience required.

A weekend trip to La Jolla is an excellent time to enjoy a leisurely brunch.  The Cottage serves
great cruisine in a beach bungalow atmosphere, while the Marine Room at the Sea Lodge was voted
the best Sunday brunch in the area several times in a row.  If your looking for a simple breakfast, with great views and few tourists, follow Coast Blvd. to the Goldfish Point Cafe.

For a getaway for the weekend, La Jolla is a hard place to beat.  There's plenty to do here, with
the beaches in the summer.  If you visit on hot days, you'll spend a majority of your time on
the beaches - and loving every minute of it.

La Jolla Cove

The Cove of La Jolla sits below the Ellen Browing Scripps Park in downtown La Jolla.  The sandy portion of the beach is quite small, with plenty of rocky cliffs.  During high tide, the surrounding rocks will trap the water that stays behind as mini tidepools when the tide goes out, giving both children and adults something to peer into.

The La Jolla Cove, 1100 Coast Boulevard, is a very small beach that's tucked between adjacent sand stone cliffs.  Due to it's amazing beauty, the Cove is one of the most photographed beaches in the Southern California area.  Although it's within a short walking distance of the commercial community area of La Jolla, the Cove still retains a style of  it's own.

The north facing has a very unusual amount of coarse sand.  The grassy area of Scripps Park is on the other
side, and provides a great area for picnics.  The water visibility at the Cove can sometimes exceed
30 feet, which makes it a very popular area for  scuba divers and snorklers. The Cove lies within the San Diego Underwater Park Ecological Reserve, which will help to ensure that all marine life remains plentiful.  This area is look but don't touch, with the possession of game being against the law.

La Jolla Cove is an excellent area for scuba diving, especially when surf conditions are low.  Before
you head to the beach, you should always telephone the beach information line and check with lifeguards
before you dive.

With plenty to offer your entire family, the La Jolla Cove is an excellent beach.  There is plenty of swimming here, with views of the most beautiful water in the area.  If you're looking for a great way
to spend a hot summer day - La Jolla Cove is the place.