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A sparkling jewel of San Diego, the La
Jolla area is a picture perfect post card with several beaches along more
than seven miles of coast against an array of rolling hills known as Mount
Soledad.
Being a part of San Diego, La Jolla is
only 15 minutes from the downtown district. Along with beautiful scenery,
the area also offers many fine restaurants, art galleries, hotels and
resorts, and many other attractions such as the Scripps Institution of
Oceanography.
The Birch Aquarium is also a part of La
Jolla, giving you the chance to enter the exciting world of sharks, living
coral reefs, and many other undersea exhibits. This aquarium showcases
the mysteries of the ocean and what actually lives there.
The shoreline of La Jolla consists of rocky
headlands seperated by pristine coves and sandy beaches. All along the
beach, you can find an assortment of different hotels and resorts, designed
to make your stay a pleasurable one.
The North Pacific Beach extends to La Jolla,
traveling from the Crystal Pier in Pacific Beach. If you travel north
of this area, you'll find yourself on the beaches of La Jolla.
By going to the south end of the La Jolla
shoreline, you'll find Windandsea Beach. Windandsea Beach has long had
a reputation for being a surfer's paradise, although the steep beaches
and rocky cliffs can be very dangerous if you aren't aware of them.
Close to downtown La Jolla, there is an
area called Casa, which used to be a children's pool. Now, the area has
been taken over by seals and sea lions. Although children can't swim here
anymore, it's a great pastime to lay on the beach and watch the seals
and sea lions play.
Traveling along the La Jolla shoreline,
you'll find the tide pools. These pools are great to look at, although
you shouldn't touch them. You should visit during low tide and be sure
to wear rubber soled shoes, as it can get quite slippery.
The cove in La Jolla is very beautiful,
although one of the smaller beaches in San Diego. On either side of the
cove, there are sandstone cliffs. This helps to add an isolated feel to
the cove.
Throughout La Jolla, the Shores Beach is
the widest and longest beach. If you look off to the distance on the beach,
you can see the Scripps Pier. Also on the beach, there are novice scuba
classes held throughout the summer months.
With plenty to offer you and your family,
the beaches of La Jolla are among the best in San Diego. There's plenty
to do and see here, with dining and swimming. For a great visit to the
beach, La Jolla seems to simplify the best of life in California.
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