However, if you are heading to the Golden State but are not sure where to go, give consideration to the hidden gem of San Diego - La Jolla!
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The Best Places to Visit in California
By Fiona Anne
La Jolla California is a favorite destination for vacationers who come and stay during the long cold winter months. Most locals consider the weather to be one of the mildest in the nation. Not too hot in summer and mild in winter. Walk along Prospect Street and enjoy a great selection of quaint stores and art galleries. Just a heartbeat from the luxurious hotels are world-class shopping and excellent restaurants. As you walk along the pathways at edge of the ocean you can see swimmers, deep-sea divers, surfers and some fishing boats all enjoying the outdoors. Listen to the waves crashing down while you picnic and play ball. This park is a popular venue for romantic La Jolla weddings.
It is a great destination for year-round sunshine. Here you will find a first class variety of fabulous homes and luxurious hotels. If that's not your cup of tea, try the many Bed & Breakfast Inns or condo's to rent. The Visitors Center is centrally located and has an array of brochures of all kinds. Pick up a guide for favorite restaurants in La Jolla.
The Torrey Pines Golf Course is home to the PGA circuit and some of the holes on the course overlook the shimmering Pacific ocean. It is also one of the most scenic golf courses on the California coastline - and one of the nation's premier municipal golf facilities.
Outdoor Hiking and San Diego beaches are the places to be if you're an outdoors enthusiast. Torrey Pines State Park has trails of varying degrees and you can walk all the way down to the beach or remain high on the mountain-top and enjoy a more leisurely pace. If you look into the distance you may see whale spouts as they head down the coast to Baja Mexico for the winter. Take a hat and sun glasses, also a swim suit if you want to enjoy the beach down there but I should warn you it's a long hike back up!
The village is a great place to hike - from the north end of Prospect walking south to the Children's Pool. There is on-going discussion about this pool as the seals have decided this is a good spot to hang out. The city has closed the pool in order to protect the seals, not sure what the status is on that.
Just south of La Jolla Shores you will find a hillside path between the luxurious homes and the ocean. From this path you will have fabulous views of the Shores beach and also a place to see people in their kayaks making their way to The Cove. If the water is calm enough you will see them go into the cover itself. It's risky, but there are always the "risk takers". I've seen people scramble out of their kayaks and climb onto the rocks to safety, coming away with cuts and scratches.
La Jolla Kayaks in the Shores is a water enthusiast's destination. La Jolla Shores is quaint and has a number of stores that cater for the discerning traveler. You can rent Stand Up Paddle Boards and La Jolla Scuba Diving has all you need to scout the marine life. This is all just a short walk to the beach. Birch Aquarium is very close by and a great attraction for those with an inquisitive nature for ocean creatures.
La Jolla Playhouse and art galleries are favorites with visitors and locals alike. It was founded in 1947 by Gregory Peck and other stars and is located on the UCSD campus. The Museum of Contemporary Arts is on Prospect and has revolving exhibits of art and sculpture. You can sit down and enjoy a snack and coffee at the little Bistro. There are many hotels in La Jolla at which to stay and enjoy fun in the sun for the San Diego visitor.
Hire a bicycle and pedal your way through the Village. Get out in the beautiful San Diego sunshine and take in the coastal scenery of the caves and the cove. Visitors can enjoy the outdoors and meet up with locals to talk about the lifestyle La Jolla offers. The city of San Diego is a few minutes south to enjoy Old Town and Petco Ball Park. Sea World and the famous San Diego Zoo are just a few of the other attractions downtown.
Visit www.LaJollaZip.com to enjoy the sights.
Since living in the US I've come to realize that there are so many different ways to enjoy work and make a good living. I've been in real estate for many years and now have to say that my favorite place is La Jolla. It's quaint yet close to all that San Diego has to offer. I have detailed knowledge of all it has to offer and want to share that with everyone. Another fascination I have is the rain screening and cladding of commercial buildings. It's a new process of opaque glass, and images of any kind can be embedded. It is UV protected for 50+ years.
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