Anyone familiar with La Jolla, San Diego?

[anthonyquinn]

Renting a beach house there for a couple of weeks in July. "The Shores" area.
So besides the zoo, and Sea World for my daughters, and the beach for me...anything else? Most importantly, food.

 

[FairWarning]

Haven't been there in a few years. As close to heaven to a midwesterner as I will find.

 

[G.MONEY]

I have not been there in sometime, but will be there in Feb...and could not agree more with FW, this place is so relaxing it is scarey

 

[JAKEPEAVY21]

I grew up there, most awesome place..Piattis Italian reatuarant is a must in La Jolla Shores..Georges at the Cove in dwontown La Jolla on Prospect St is also very good..Roppongi is also on Prospect St and they have half price tapas from 4-6 or 5-7 during the week..walk around Prospect St with the wife, many shops she will like and right on the coast so very scenic..driving along the coastline with the family is also very cool..PM me if you need any more info or whatever

 

[FairWarning]

Del Mar is about 10 miles north, if you are into the ponies.

 

[FairWarning]

I grew up there, most awesome place..Piattis Italian reatuarant is a must in La Jolla Shores..Georges at the Cove in dwontown La Jolla on Prospect St is also very good..Roppongi is also on Prospect St and they have half price tapas from 4-6 or 5-7 during the week..walk around Prospect St with the wife, many shops she will like and right on the coast so very scenic..driving along the coastline with the family is also very cool..PM me if you need any more info or whatever

Driving along the coast there is awesome. I would love to drive the PCH once.

 

[hater]

Donovan's of La Jolla...great steak. Also, take your kids whale watching.

 

[anthonyquinn]

I grew up there, most awesome place..Piattis Italian reatuarant is a must in La Jolla Shores..Georges at the Cove in dwontown La Jolla on Prospect St is also very good..Roppongi is also on Prospect St and they have half price tapas from 4-6 or 5-7 during the week..walk around Prospect St with the wife, many shops she will like and right on the coast so very scenic..driving along the coastline with the family is also very cool..PM me if you need any more info or whatever

Thanks JP21...eateries documented.

 

[anthonyquinn]

Donovan's of La Jolla...great steak. Also, take your kids whale watching.

If I hit up all these restos they won't need to go too far to see a whale.
But that is on the list.

 

[steaktartar]

del mar is the only reason

 

[STACKSONDECK]

dont forget about fat burger:cripwalk:

 

[quantumleap]

Mr. A's is a nice place to eat. It's on a hill near the airport above the flight path so the planes are lower in elevation before landing. There is a balcony too that will allow you to get a good view for pictures.

http://www.bertrandatmisteras.com/

 

[buddym]

Take plenty of money. Love the Golf Coarses in the area.

 

[Legend-I-Aint]

Let's just say the recession never hit La Jolla.

 

[YourAllAmerican]

It's a half-hour drive or so from La Jolla, but a trip to Coronado is worth it. Have dinner at Peohe's after dark. Get a table in the back area for maybe the best view of San Diego you'll find.

 

[SoCal]

be careful about body surfing in that area. there are some popular swimming spots in which the waves crash seemingly straight down... You're horizontal on a wave and a second later your vertical. just a heads up.

 

[Coaster]

If you get a chance try the Fighter Pilot Sim. on the Midway.
Best flight I ever had. Very intense.

 

[budlight]

very nice place you and your family will have lots of fun

 

[quantumleap]

How old are the kids? Legoland is a fun time for younger kids.

 

[3peet]

Arguably one of the most beautiful spots in California. "The Shores" is perfect. And aside from Del Mar, Carlsbad, and Leucadia, it opitizmizes the best of San Diego County. La Jolla (IMHO) is the best part of San Diego.

Here's some places that are perfect for yourself and your family.

1. La Jolla Cove. Its right up the street from where your at. Just ask around.

2. Downtown La Jolla

3. Pacific Beach and Garnet Ave. ( Look up "Da Kine's". Its great afordable hawiian food right near the beach)

4. Shoreline Drive and Mission Beach (try the roller coaster)

5. Downtown San Diego and 5th Ave. The Gaslamp District

6. Legoland

7. Oldtown SD (right at the I-8 and - I-5 interchange)

8. Fashion Valley Mall (outdoors. great eyecandy if you wear your shades. and your daughters will dig the place)

9. World famous Torrey Pines Gollf Course (if your interested)

10. BBQ'ing at Crown Point. Grills are provided at the park.


Hope this helps.