Tag Archives: San Diego

Grande Colonial La Jolla

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Your trip to La Jolla’s historic Grande Colonial begins with your choice of breathtaking ocean views or views of the village in La Jolla. You have 55 rooms to choose from or 20 elegant suites. All rooms in the Grande Colonial are non smoking. Built in 1913, this historic hotel is seconds away from the beach or the always happening village with its shops, restaurants, and art galleries. The Grande Colonial guestrooms are unique, with many offering breezy ocean views … Continue reading →

Mission Beach San Diego

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The area of Mission Beach is a stretch of the sandbar along the Pacific Ocean. Through Mission Beach, the main artery is Mission Boulevard. This Boulevard is a popular place to go in the summer or winter, as there are main shops and restaurants. Near Mission Beach, you’ll find attractions such as Sea World and Belmont Park. Both amusement parks are well known, and very popular. Within the two you’ll find rides such as the Giant Dipper Roller Coaster, Chaos, … Continue reading →

La Jolla Shores

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Located at 8200 Camino del Oro, La Jolla Shores is a sandy beach around a mile long, adjacent to a residential dwelling. During the summer months, the waves at this beach are normally the most gentle of all San Diego beaches, although the rip currents can be very strong at times. For this very reason, novice scuba classes are held at La Jolla Shores. The grassy park of Kellogg Park is located behind the main lifeguard station and provides an … Continue reading →

Cabrillo National Monument

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Located in San Diego California, the Cabrillo National Monument provides a historic lighthouse with plenty of activities. There are great views here as well, with tidepools, flora and fauna, whales to watch, and even military history. The Monument offers hiking along designated trails, bicycling on paved roadways, and swimming within the park boundaries. Fishing is permitted here as well, with hook and line – although only one fish may be taken. When walking the trails and exploring, make sure to … Continue reading →

San Diego Harbor Bay Tour

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As vast as the San Diego harbor is, a simple walk around it doesn’t do it justice! To partake in the beauty that is San Diego Harbor, you need to take a tour of the bay. San Diego Harbor Excursion can help you do that, as they are the most established tour company throughout the bay. As a guest, they will treat you with as one of them, helping to bring your cruise to life. There are a few parts … Continue reading →

The 10 Most Popular Golf Cities in the United States

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Building the Ultimate List I began the process by gathering all the lists of popular U.S. golf destinations I could find. This journey led me from About.com to Golf Digest, from travel websites to sports websites and everything in between. I read lists by golfers, journalists, travelers and even historians. The Envelope Please When the dust settled, I had 15 lists of popular golf destinations in the country. Then I began cross-referencing to determine which cities occurred on the most … Continue reading →

Best Hotels In La Jolla

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If you’ve ever been to La Jolla, you are probably aware of the fact that finding a hotel can be a pretty tough task indeed. To help you with your quest, you’ll find some of the best hotels in La Jolla. Empress Hotel Located in the heart of the town, the Empress Hotel is a well known local favorite. Manhattan’s restaurant is located off from the lobby, with a fitness center and sauna onsite as well. The hotel also offers … Continue reading →

All About La Jolla California

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Attracting tourists from all over the world, La Jolla’s community is one that combines trends with traditional class. Located 12 miles north from downtown San Diego, this highly prosperous community offers seven miles of coastline at an elevation of 110 feet. The land here is so desired that it’s impossible to find property in La Jolla for less than 1.25 million an acre! The lucky 38,000 plus who live in this heavenly seaside town live among Mediterranean style architecture with … Continue reading →

Getting To La Jolla

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La Jolla, located in California, is a 20 minute drive from downtown San Diego by going Interstate 5 north. Take the exit at Ardath Road, eventually Ardath Road will become Torrey Pines Road. Continue west on this road, and you’ll reach the village when you see Prospect Place. Turn right on Prospect Place and you’ll enter the heart of La Jolla. On average, around 7,000 people will visit La Jolla every day. With so many people coming to such a … Continue reading →

Torrey Pines State Preserve

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Located at the Northwest end of San Diego, within the city limits, Torrey Pines offers you over 2000 wild and natural acres. Along with the trees of Torrey Pines, there’s a visitor center, miles and miles of trails, miles of beaches, and a lagoon that’s a vital area for seabirds. The State Preserve of Torrey Pines not only preserves the trees but the salt marshes and waterfowl refuges as well. The Torrey Pines State Beach here stretches nearly four miles, … Continue reading →