La Jolla – “The Jewel by the sea”

An interesting mix of beach and university town, with UCSD right on its borders, is said to populate some of the most brilliant minds in the Country!

About The Muirlands, La Jolla

by Peter Toner La Jolla 92037
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About La Jolla Farms

by Peter Toner La Jolla 92037

La Jolla Farms is one of the premier locations in La Jolla, with Torrey Pines golf course at one end, the ocean on one side and the University on the other. On the ocean side Black's Beach – a two mile long, sandy strip (see photo) situated at the base of majestic cliffs that reach [...]

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La Jolla, 92037 – an overview

by Peter Toner La Jolla 92037

La Jolla (pronounced “luh-HOY-uh”) – so what’s so special about this town known as the “Jewel” of San Diego? La Jolla is definitely a gem worth the splurge! Arguably the most desirable and prestigious neighborhood in San Diego County, and famed throughout the world … …. an interesting mix of beach and university town with [...]

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About Country Club

by Peter Toner Country Club

La Jolla Country Club, a private course designed by William Bell in 1928 … … this hilly, 18 hole private course features many trees and bunkers. Golfers will face narrow fairways and putting greens that feature bermuda turf. A good majority of the homes in the Country Club area overlook the course on winding roads [...]

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About La Jolla Farms

by Peter Toner La Jolla 92037

La Jolla Farms is one of the premier locations in La Jolla, with Torrey Pines golf course at one end, the ocean on one side and the University on the other. On the ocean side Black's Beach – a two mile long, sandy strip (see photo) situated at the base of majestic cliffs that reach [...]

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Famous La Jolla residents

by Peter Toner La Jolla 92037
Windandsea beach La Jolla

This list of Notable La Jolla residents is gleaned from Wikipedia – if you know any others add them there! My lips are, as ever, sealed as to who my clients are and what they buy.   Sports Buzzie Bavasi – Former Major League Baseball executive who lived in La Jolla from 1968 until his [...]

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About Upper Hermosa

by Peter Toner La Jolla 92037
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About The Village of La Jolla

by Peter Toner La Jolla 92037

La Jolla "Village" is very popular with those that want easy access to all the delights that "Downtown" La Jolla offers including: excellent shops, the beaches, tide pools, the unbelievable variety (over 100) of the finest restaurants in California, the Museum of Contemporary Art, etc. In addition there are some 40 art galleries! The "Village" [...]

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About Lower Hermosa

by Peter Toner Lower Hermosa

Lower Hermosa has delightful quiet, wide, palm lined streets and is one of the nicest residential areas in La Jolla developed from the 1920's through to 1980. Lower Hermosa is bordered on the east by La Jolla Boulevard on on the west by the Pacific Ocean.  The neighborhood has short cliffs and sandy beaches. Camino [...]

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About La Jolla Shores

by Peter Toner La Jolla 92037

The Shores is very popular with beach lovers … … featuring a charming business area on Avenida De La Playa with specialty shops, professional offices and several excellent restaurants.   The flattest and safest beach in La Jolla. Popular with swimmers, surfers, scuba divers, picnickers and volleyball, along with the only beachfront boat launch within [...]

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About Bird Rock

by Peter Toner Bird Rock
bird-rock

Bird Rock is named for the large white rock just offshore, where birds gather. There are a good local La Jolla shops and restaurants on La Jolla Boulevard, much more popular after the City re-engineered the busy Boulevard slowing the traffic making it more pedestrian friendly. The beach is ideal for diving and surfing. Tourmaline [...]

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