Ellie’s LaJolla guidebook
Groceries
Just a head's up! California does not allow grocery stores to provide free plastic bags when you buy groceries. Grocery stores provide thicker re-usable bags for $0.10 each. However, previous guests often leave the reusable bags in kitchen cabinets or drawers, and I try to keep some on hand in the unit for your use! Please feel free to leave some for the next person if you happen to find yourself buying some :)
Upon check-in, you just may need a late night trip to the store! This one is open 24 hours. Also during the day you might look nearby for Whole Foods, Trader Joes, CVS Pharmacy, Western Union, Fed-Ex and several restaurants including California Pizza Kitchen, Chipotle, BJ's Restaurant and Brewery, Rock Bottom Restaurant and Brewery, and several other restaurants and retail stores.
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Ralphs
8657 Villa La Jolla DrUpon check-in, you just may need a late night trip to the store! This one is open 24 hours. Also during the day you might look nearby for Whole Foods, Trader Joes, CVS Pharmacy, Western Union, Fed-Ex and several restaurants including California Pizza Kitchen, Chipotle, BJ's Restaurant and Brewery, Rock Bottom Restaurant and Brewery, and several other restaurants and retail stores.
Whole Foods Market
8825 Villa La Jolla DrJust in case you need to stock up on groceries!
Trader Joe's
1640 Garnet AveAnother option for groceries.
Vons
1702 Garnet AveAnother close grocery store. Open til Midnight.
Walking/Running/Hiking/Golf
San Diego has consistently wonderful weather and is great for outdoor activities. Here are several I would recommend!
For those who like a good morning walk or run, or just a stroll to get some food, etc., there are lots of beautiful walking trails in this area! This pin is the start of the trail on the map, but you can access by walking through the trails at Nobel park as well. Most of these trails are connected and are excellent for just exploring as you go!
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Rose Canyon Open Space Park
Regents RoadFor those who like a good morning walk or run, or just a stroll to get some food, etc., there are lots of beautiful walking trails in this area! This pin is the start of the trail on the map, but you can access by walking through the trails at Nobel park as well. Most of these trails are connected and are excellent for just exploring as you go!
Enjoy the walking trails, open fields, playground around Nobel park! Very close by and the trails continue further for the adventurous explorers or those who might just like a good run or walk. Just cross over Nobel Drive for more trails!
Nobel Athletic Fields and Recreation Center
8810 Judicial DrEnjoy the walking trails, open fields, playground around Nobel park! Very close by and the trails continue further for the adventurous explorers or those who might just like a good run or walk. Just cross over Nobel Drive for more trails!
Just a block away... the start of this trail will lead you to CVS, outdoor seating at ethnic restaurants, Peet's Coffee, enjoy sushi, etc, or keep going around and enjoy the day!
5498 Renaissance Ave
5498 Renaissance AvenueJust a block away... the start of this trail will lead you to CVS, outdoor seating at ethnic restaurants, Peet's Coffee, enjoy sushi, etc, or keep going around and enjoy the day!
If you love to golf, you may want to visit!
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Campo de golfe Torrey Pines
11480 N Torrey Pines RdIf you love to golf, you may want to visit!
Sightseeing/Beaches
There is so much to do in this area and there is a lot of options when it comes to sightseeing. Here are just a few.. but there is much more.
Some walking and hiking but mostly a great sightseeing spot...also great for pictures and a view of the city/ocean! A 20 minute drive will take you to Mt. Soledad. The drive is just over 6 miles. Mount Soledad Veterans Memorial sits atop of San Diego and you can see every beach, downtown, Coronado all the way to Mexico it is beautiful during the day and at night. It sits on top of the hill in La Jolla.
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Soledad Mountain
Some walking and hiking but mostly a great sightseeing spot...also great for pictures and a view of the city/ocean! A 20 minute drive will take you to Mt. Soledad. The drive is just over 6 miles. Mount Soledad Veterans Memorial sits atop of San Diego and you can see every beach, downtown, Coronado all the way to Mexico it is beautiful during the day and at night. It sits on top of the hill in La Jolla.
Dip your toes in the Pacific Ocean! This beach is about 5 miles away. You can arrive in less than 20 minutes driving.
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La Jolla Shores Hotel
8110 Camino Del OroDip your toes in the Pacific Ocean! This beach is about 5 miles away. You can arrive in less than 20 minutes driving.
Who doesn't like tide pools? So fun to explore!
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Piscinas de maré de La Jolla
303 Coast BlvdWho doesn't like tide pools? So fun to explore!
Great piece of history! I would recommend! Just about 13 miles South on the 805. Should take just over 20 minutes on a good day.
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USS Midway Museum
910 N Harbor DrGreat piece of history! I would recommend! Just about 13 miles South on the 805. Should take just over 20 minutes on a good day.
Just about 20 miles south, and a half hour drive, you can find Coronado Beach with it's scenic white-sand beach offering tide pools, fire rings, a dog run, surfing, sunbathing & more.
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Coronado Island
Just about 20 miles south, and a half hour drive, you can find Coronado Beach with it's scenic white-sand beach offering tide pools, fire rings, a dog run, surfing, sunbathing & more.
Torrey Pines State Park a must go-a mild hike up and around the mountain and down to the ocean, it’s gorgeous!
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Torrey Pines State Beach
Torrey Pines State Park a must go-a mild hike up and around the mountain and down to the ocean, it’s gorgeous!
Best site to see the port area also known as black beach which is a hike down from the cliff located right by the Torrey Pines golf course.
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Black's Beach
Best site to see the port area also known as black beach which is a hike down from the cliff located right by the Torrey Pines golf course.
University/Schools
San Diego and the La Jolla area is home to several prominent universities. This location is a great spot for family when visiting students!
The University of California, San Diego is just over 2 miles away. This is a great place to stay when families come to visit students!
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University of California San Diego
9500 Gilman DrThe University of California, San Diego is just over 2 miles away. This is a great place to stay when families come to visit students!
Amusement Parks
Amusement parks are plentiful in Southern California!
Rollercoasters are not bad here! Arcades, coasters for younger children, fair food can all be found here. On the smaller side as amusement parks go, but fun for the family!
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Belmont Park
3146 Mission BlvdRollercoasters are not bad here! Arcades, coasters for younger children, fair food can all be found here. On the smaller side as amusement parks go, but fun for the family!
A half hour drive can get you to Legoland... great for kids! 20 miles away. Getting tickets ahead of time? I may be able to help with discounts. Feel free to enquire!
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LEGOLAND California
One Legoland DrA half hour drive can get you to Legoland... great for kids! 20 miles away. Getting tickets ahead of time? I may be able to help with discounts. Feel free to enquire!
Famed Disneyland Park! Disney is an hour and 40 minutes away in good traffic. It is 85 miles North in Anaheim, CA.
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Disneyland station
South Harbor BoulevardFamed Disneyland Park! Disney is an hour and 40 minutes away in good traffic. It is 85 miles North in Anaheim, CA.
This is one of the best zoos in the country. I love this zoo! The Pandas are a "must see"! Just over 13 miles South or just over 20 minutes to drive in good traffic.
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San Diego Zoo Picnic Area
1801 Zoo PlThis is one of the best zoos in the country. I love this zoo! The Pandas are a "must see"! Just over 13 miles South or just over 20 minutes to drive in good traffic.
Another great place to see animals in San Diego! Just over 30 minutes and just over 28 miles Northeast.
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San Diego Safari Park( Insidegate) station
Another great place to see animals in San Diego! Just over 30 minutes and just over 28 miles Northeast.
If you like to see marine life, SeaWorld San Diego is just over 13 miles or 18 minutes south in Mission Bay.
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SeaWorld San Diego
500 Sea World DriveIf you like to see marine life, SeaWorld San Diego is just over 13 miles or 18 minutes south in Mission Bay.
Shopping/Nightlife
Downtown San Diego is something you don't want to miss!
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Seaport Village
849 W Harbor DrDowntown San Diego is something you don't want to miss!
Great times! Enjoy the San Diego nightlife! Also very good restaurants down here.
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Gaslamp Quarter
Great times! Enjoy the San Diego nightlife! Also very good restaurants down here.
Upscale Outdoor Mall with a skating rink. Within walking distance! Eateries include: Javier's, Red Robin, Craft Pizza, Great Kahn's Mongolian Festival, Jersey Mikes, Kabab Grill, 85C Bakery, Larsen's Steakhouse, etc.
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Westfield UTC
4545 La Jolla Village DrUpscale Outdoor Mall with a skating rink. Within walking distance! Eateries include: Javier's, Red Robin, Craft Pizza, Great Kahn's Mongolian Festival, Jersey Mikes, Kabab Grill, 85C Bakery, Larsen's Steakhouse, etc.
Food scene
Some recommended nearby restaurants that we love! Feel free to let us know what you think if you do try them :)
Stella Italianfare UTC
8935 Towne Centre DrGreat food! Within walking distance - less than 1 mile away!
Love to walk here for breakfast or coffee... outdoor dining area too! Good people there. Owners have character and are so sweet!
Cote D'Azur Cafe & Bistro
8935 Towne Centre DrLove to walk here for breakfast or coffee... outdoor dining area too! Good people there. Owners have character and are so sweet!
Seasons 52
4505 La Jolla Village DrNearby at the Westfield mall... good food and wine!
Upscale dining with an Ocean view overlooking La Jolla Cove (Make reservations) Great view of the water and love the food too! Drive is 8 miles away.
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Eddie V's Prime Seafood
1270 Prospect StreetUpscale dining with an Ocean view overlooking La Jolla Cove (Make reservations) Great view of the water and love the food too! Drive is 8 miles away.
Also a great place to go! I think you'll enjoy it!
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The Fish Market Valet
3 Tuna LnAlso a great place to go! I think you'll enjoy it!
Highly recommended for Vegan lovers! Just 9 miles or 20 minutes away.
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Trilogy Sanctuary
7650 Girard AveHighly recommended for Vegan lovers! Just 9 miles or 20 minutes away.
Dumpling Inn and Shanghai Saloon...Best Chinese! Their wonton soup and combination fried rice is the best. You can get it delivered through Postmates! Or if you'd like to drive, it's 11 minutes away - just over 5 miles.
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Dumpling Inn & Shanghai Saloon
4625 Convoy StDumpling Inn and Shanghai Saloon...Best Chinese! Their wonton soup and combination fried rice is the best. You can get it delivered through Postmates! Or if you'd like to drive, it's 11 minutes away - just over 5 miles.
Island Prime/C level - Great Harbor view of downtown close to the airport. Drive is 15 miles or 30 minutes in good traffic.
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Island Prime
880 Harbor Island DrIsland Prime/C level - Great Harbor view of downtown close to the airport. Drive is 15 miles or 30 minutes in good traffic.
Leucadia Pizza UTC / La Jolla
7748 Regents RdThey deliver! Good pizza!
You'll also like this pizza! You'll have to drive here though. It's 13 miles or 20 minutes in good traffic.
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Filippi's Pizza Grotto Little Italy
1747 India StYou'll also like this pizza! You'll have to drive here though. It's 13 miles or 20 minutes in good traffic.