Birch Aquarium at Scripps
Located adjacent to the world-renown Scripps Institute of Oceanography this facility has large salt-water aquariums primarily dedicated to the study of both cold water and tropical water marine life of the Pacific Ocean. Includes giant octopus, jelly-fish, garibaldi, kelp forest and live coral. Several educational exhibits. Offshore is the San Diego-La Jolla Underwater Park - the subject of a lot of scientific research.
Scripps Institution of Oceanography;

San Dieguito River Park
Partially completed Coast-to-Crest wilderness trail follows the path of the San Dieguito Rivier. The Park will someday extend from the ocean at Del Mar to Volcan Mountain, just north of Julian and may even connect with the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park just beyond. It will wind past Rancho Santa Fe, Fairbanks Ranch, Escondido, Lake Hodges and Lake Sutherland.

Tour Carmel Valley
A vibrant, yet young community, Carmel Valley has matured into a place where people can live, work and play. Young families are attracted by high-end housing and award winning schools.

Tour Pacific Beach
Golden sands wait just between the tides and the Ocean Front Boardwalk. Resorts and hotels dot the coastline amongst bike and board rental stores, beachfront dining (with views), and many green parks.

Tour MCAS Miramar
This military airbase was first made famous as the Navy's Top Gun air combat school, it now serves as major base for U.S. Marine Corps Aviation. Look here for their Aviation Museum and annual Fleet Week Air Show.

Tour Sorrento Valley
The Sorrento Valley area has become synonymous with new business development in San Diego. Many prominent and internationally recognized companies have been attracted to this part of San Diego, creating a dynamic business, research, technological, and educational environment.

Tour Mira Mesa
Adjacent to the large Los Penasquitos Canyon Wilderness.

More Metro Area La Jolla Sports Adventures
Pro Sports, Semi-pro, Collegiate and High school sports, clubs and special events.

More La Jolla Area Golf Resorts
Here are a few that we consider to be the best in this area

Southern California Sports Adventure Guide
Baseball, basketball, football, golf, hockey, tennis, soccer, aquatics, etc.

Southern California Outdoor Recreation Adventures
Hiking, biking, fishing, and other wilderness adventures.

Special Event Calendar - La Jolla Metro Area
Listings of upcoming concerts and sporting events - buy tickets online.

La Jolla Area Vacation Resorts
La Jolla California Vacation Resort Guide -
Mission Bay California Vacation Resort Guide -

Morgan Run Resort & Club
Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Boasting one of the country's most prestigious locations for golf, Morgan Run Resort & Club is embraced by breathtaking natural surroundings & the charm of its prestigious Rancho Santa Fe locale.

MainTour Las Vegas - Preview over 80 of the biggest and brightest resorts on the Strip and related special features for adventure, recreation, entertainment, wedding packages and other great attractions.

L'Auberge Del Mar Resort and Spa
Nestled in the exclusive seaside village of Del Mar and just steps away from miles of pristine beaches. The village of Del Mar offers a wide variety of shopping, entertainment and dining venues. It is one mile from the Del Mar Race Track, close proximity to championship golf courses, Fairbanks, Ranch Polo Field, hot air ballooning and many more exciting activities.

La Jolla Embassy Suites
Located directly across from the University Town Center-a large outdoor shopping mall, as well as minutes away from the beach, restaurants, attractions, and businesses.

San Diego Hyatt Islandia - Mission Bay
The Hyatt Islandia is located in the heart of Mission Bay Park with seascaped views of the harbor and Pacific Ocean. Six miles from the heart of downtown San Diego as well as from the airport. Closest hotel to Sea World and convenient to all other attractions.

Empress Hotel Of La Jolla
The Empress Hotel of La Jolla is a 73-room European style boutique hotel located in the heart of the charming seaside village of La Jolla. The property is within walking distance to shopping, restaurants, art galleries and museums and a short stroll to the beach and La Jolla Cove.

La Jolla Grande Colonial Hotel
Overlooking the Pacific Ocean and located in La Jolla, the "jewel" of Southern California's majestic coastline, the Grande Colonial offers guests an elegant home from which to enjoy the region's near-perfect climate. Built in 1913, this historic hotel is just steps away from the beach or the bustling "village" with its shops, restaurants and art galleries. The guestrooms are distinctively unique, many offering breezy ocean views.

Torrey Pines Hilton Resort
Discreetly tucked away in the Palisades, with commanding views of the rugged Southern California coastline and the Pacific Ocean on the horizon, the Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines offers an experience of luxury, relaxation and gracious, personal service. Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pine's 394 guest rooms each contain a work desk, three telephones (one with a data port), an in-room safe and a self-service mini bar. All guest rooms have balconies and the majority have views of both our beautifully manicured gardens and the Torrey Pines Golf Course

Paradise Pointe Resort - San Diego
San Diego's premiere island oasis offers 44-acres of lush, tropical gardens surrounded by the excitement and beauty of Mission Bay. Nestled among sparkling waters and long open beaches, the full service Spa and spacious conference center at Paradise provide an ideal setting for a leisure getaway. Six pools ( two heated ), six lighted championship tennis courts, bicycle and quadracycle rentals, volleyball court, and a 1.3 mile running course offer ample opportunity for exercise

La Jolla Marriott Resort Hotel - San Diego
Located in the heart of La Jolla's Golden Triangle business district opposite University Towne Center Mall, the hotel is just one half mile from Scripps Hospital and the University of California at San Diego.

La Jolla Shores Sea Lodge - San Diego
Bathed by salt air breezes, the Sea Lodge is one of the select few hotels in San Diego situated directly on the beach. This two acre oceanfront property is located in the charming enclave of La Jolla Shores on the edge of the La Jolla Underwater Park.

Sorrento Mesa Country Inn & Suites - San Diego
Located in Sorrento Mesa also nick-named the "Golden Triangle", home to a multitude of biotech, communications and software companies in the United States.

La Jolla Radisson Resort Hotel - San Diego
The hotel features spacious and beautifully decorated guest rooms surrounding a lush tropical outdoor courtyard with pool, whirlpool spa, waterfall, Koi pond with bridge and a nine-hole putting green.

Bahia Resort Hotel - Mission Bay
The spectacular Bahia Resort Hotel is secluded on its own private 14-acre peninsula that surrounds you with sun-drenched luxury in a year-round Mediterranean climate. This scenic location, in the heart of San Diego’s famous Mission Bay, offiers spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean.

Mission Bay Catamaran Resort Hotel
The Catamaran Resort Hotel offers casual elegance in a tropical paradise with acres of lush foliage and sun-drenched beaches. Mission Bay, the world's largest aquatic park, is at your doorstep and the enticing waves of the Pacific Ocean are just 100 yards away.

Mission Bay Dana Inn
Located in the heart of San Diego's Mission Bay aquatic marine park and resort playground, the Dana Inn & Marina fronts Mission Bay and is the closest hotel to Sea World (just a 10 min. walk).

Mission Bay Best Western
Spacious accommodations within walking distance to the enchanting waters of Mission Bay, where you can relax on beautiful sandy beaches, enjoy an invigorating sail or jet ski, go deep sea fishing or play a round of golf or just view a spectacular sunset.

Mission Bay Holiday Inn
Smart, Modern Hotel in the Mission Bay Area. 1 Miles from Mission Bay and 4 Miles from Pacific Beach.

Empress Hotel Of La Jolla
The Empress Hotel of La Jolla is a 73-room European style boutique hotel located in the heart of the charming seaside village of La Jolla. The property is within walking distance to shopping, restaurants, art galleries and museums and a short stroll to the beach and La Jolla Cove.

San Diego Hyatt Islandia - Mission Bay
The Hyatt Islandia is located in the heart of Mission Bay Park with seascaped views of the harbor and Pacific Ocean. Six miles from the heart of downtown San Diego as well as from the airport. Closest hotel to Sea World and convenient to all other attractions.

La Jolla Grande Colonial Hotel
Overlooking the Pacific Ocean and located in La Jolla, the "jewel" of Southern California's majestic coastline, the Grande Colonial offers guests an elegant home from which to enjoy the region's near-perfect climate. Built in 1913, this historic hotel is just steps away from the beach or the bustling "village" with its shops, restaurants and art galleries. The guestrooms are distinctively unique, many offering breezy ocean views.

Inn at Mission Bay Sea World
4545 Mission Bay Drive, San Diego, CA 92109-4920 US;
Within walking distance is Mission Bay Park, the largest man-made aquatic park in the world which offers gorgeous trails to hike or bike.

Mission Bay Hilton Resort - San Diego
Four Diamond hotel is across from Sea World, but there's plenty to do right here. Indulge in spa treatments. Ride catamarans, wind-surfboards, wave runners and aqua cycles. Learn to play tennis. Become scuba certified. For the little ones, there's Kids Kamp. Supervised and super sized with arts and crafts, swimming, beach games, including face painting. The Hilton San Diego Resort hotel scene is California coastal.

Diamond Head Inn - Pacific Beach
Diamond Head Inn and the Pacific Shores Inn are the ideal location to experience all that has made San Diego the ideal vacation destination. Just a few steps away from your room, you'll find activities to meet everyone's fancy.

Beach Haven Inn
4740 Mission Blvd, San Diego, CA 92109 US
1 block to the beach in the Pacific Beach area of San Diego. The Inn features large suites with kitchens, heated pool with spa, a/c, free hbo, complimentary continental breakfast and a complimentary newspaper. Within walking distance to many restaurants, shops and nightlife.

Best Western Blue Sea Lodge - Pacific Beach
ON THE BEACH!
The Best Western Blue Sea Lodge features luxury oceanfront and standard rooms with private balconies or patios, color cable televisions, sunken tubs and skylights are featured in some rooms. Suites and rooms with full kitchens are also available. Underground parking is provided for your convenience.

Lodge at Torrey Pines - La Jolla, CA
Some rooms are designed with ocean views offering spectacular views overlooking Torrey Pines Golf Course and the Pacific Ocean, and other rooms offer spectacular views overlooking the botanical reserve designed central courtyard.

Del Mar Marriott Resort
Located seventeen miles north of downtown San Diego near the coastal community of Del Mar, the San Diego Marriott Del Mar is just three miles from Del Mar Race Track and the renowned Torrey Pines Golf Course.

Del Mar Clarion Carriage House Inn
Beautifully appointed ocean and garden view rooms with balconies are available. Handicap accessible, connecting and non-smoking rooms are also available.

Del Mar Hilton Resort
Setting the standard in hospitality excellance is the Del Mar Hilton North San Diego. Conveniently located next to the world-famous Del Mar Race Track & Thoroughbred Club and the Del Mar Fairgrounds, the Hilton San Diego/Del Mar has 245 tastefully decorated guest rooms complementing the Tudor-style architecture of the three-story hotel.

Hampton Inn - Del Mar

An ideal location for both business and leisure travelers due to our easy accessibility to the freeway, the close proximity to the local beaches, and the extensive business parks located in Del Mar Heights, Carmel Valley, Sorrento Valley, Torrey Pines, and the La Jolla Golden Triangle.

Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine
The Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine is San Diego's landmark destination and a Mobil 4-Star and AAA 4-Diamond Award winner. Creative genius Michael Graves provides the perfect compliment of business and recreation. The Aventine complex includes the Hyatt Regency La Jolla, a 32,000 sq. ft. world-class Sporting Club and Spa, a restaurant village with internationally themed restaurants, lighted tennis courts and a heated pool and Jacuzzi.

Carlsbad Beach Terrace Inn
Located right on the beach, most suites have private balconies with sweeping ocean views.

Carlsbad Beach View Lodge
On the shores of Carlsbad, overlooking the ocean near the State Beach and Seaside Promenade, you will find a unique inn. 41 distinctive Marine Guest Rooms, most with private balconies and partial ocean views, cozy deluxe guest rooms with fireplaces and kitchenettes, and Grand Suites with fireplaces, separate living room and kitchen.

Oceanside Marty's Valley Inn
Located close to downtown Oceanside, Oceanside Airport, Mission San Luis Rey and Camp Pendleton.

Vista Best Value Inn - Vista CA
72 Room Exterior Corridor Property With Park-At-Door Convenience.

Oceanside Comfort Suites Marina
Located on I-5 at Coast Highway 4 blocks from the Oceanside Harbor and Pier.

Cardiff Country Inn By the Sea - Encinitas CA
A Quiet Environment Offering Comfortable Accommodations With Antique European Style Furnishings.

Encinitas Days Inn Moonlight Beach
Heated Outdoor Pool, Sundeck, Laundry, 24hr-Restaurant serving B/L/D. * 3 Blocks from Moonlight Beach and Old Town Encinitas

Oceanside Days Inn at the Coast
Conveniently located in the heart of Oceanside where it overlooks Oceanside Harbor and it is less than 2 minutes to Camp Pendleton Maingate.

Carlsbad Hilton Garden Inn - Carlsbad Beach
The 161-room Hilton Garden Carlsbad Beach is located across the street from the beach in the City of Carlsbad. The Carlsbad Beach Café is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. There is also a fitness center, outdoor swimming pool and whirlpool for our guests to enjoy.

La Jolla Business Guide
Weblinks to major local businesses, local employment directories, realtors and home improvement services.

La Jolla Real Estate Guide
Weblinks to major local realtors, property developers and home improvement services.

La Jolla Community Services Guide
Party planners, wedding services, churches, schools, city offices, civic organizations and youth sports and scouting groups. Major media weblinks - local television, radio and newspaper.

La Jolla Street Talk
News and articles on local political action campaigns. Voice your opinion on key issues.