Romantic Weekend Getaways:
La Jolla, California

La Jolla, California, sits on a cliff with ocean waves crashing below.  It is home to superb La Jolla hotels and La Jolla restaurants, and much more.

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"La Jolla" means "the jewel", and indeed it is.  Like a crown jewel along the southern California coast, it commands breathtaking vistas, and more.  Taking a stroll down Prospect Street, the two very significant parts of La Jolla jump out:  the amazing restaurants, and the amazing art.

There are several distinct sections in La Jolla, California.  The village area sits on a cliff overlooking rocky caves and a quaint park.  Torrey Pines area is also along the coast, but further north.  It is home to the world reknown Torrey Pines Golf Course.  These are the two areas that are most romantic in La Jolla.

There is another section that is well known, the UTC (University Town Center) area.  There are a lot of excellent hotels there, but nothing much to do but eat and walk in a mall.  It is great for business, but less so for a romantic weekend getaway.  If you elect to stay in UTC, plan on driving anywhere you want to go.

So let's take a stroll along Prospect Street in La Jolla village.

All manner of art galleries line Prospect Street. Traditional master artists and contemporary artists and exceptional craftsmen all comingle comfortably here.  "Downtown" La Jolla, California, is a fairly compact area, about four square blocks.  It is small enough to walk easily, and large enough to hold hundreds and hundreds of treasures.

And, if you would like to see even more art, continue just a couple of blocks further south along Prospect Street to the Museum of Contemporary Art.

Intermingled are jewelry stores, clothing shops, coffee shops, tee shirt shops, beach attire, and just plain business locations.  Here are some of the other treasures in La Jolla, California:

	Hotels in La Jolla.  La Valencia Hotel (the "Pink Lady") is one of the grandest.  But you will also discover our favorite La Jolla bed and breakfast, and other excellent choices as well.
	La Jolla Restaurants.  George's at the Cove, La Valencia Hotel, The Steakhouse at Azul La Jolla , the Cottage and many more excellent restaurants serve visitorss and locals alike.
	La Jolla Caves.  Visit the pelicans.  Sip a bit of coffee.  Relish the splendor on a secluded pathway.  Or explore La Jolla Sea Caves by foot or by kayak -- all within steps of each other.  Also see Kayaking San Diego.
	La Jolla Beach.  Visit the many beaches of la Jolla, from Children's Pool Beach to La Jolla Cove to Shell Beach.  La Jolla seals and waves and picnics abound, perfect for a lazy, romantic afternoon.  Also take a peek at Windansea Beach and at Blacks Beach.

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