Category: la jolla california

Mount Soledad

Mount Soledad in beautiful La Jolla gives you the
chance to enjoy amazing, 360 degree views under the
shadow of a towering cross. All along the summit,
there are many veteran’s plaques. Mount Soledad is
truly splendid to look at, as it is a well known
fixture to the area of La Jolla.

On Mount Soledad, you stand more than 800 foot high
underneath the shade of a 43 foot high cross, and
enjoy the views and splendor the mount provides. You
can enjoy a picnic here, the panoramic views, or
just watch the sunset. Mount Soledad is also a
great spot for photos, if you like to take photos.

Beauty – everywhere you look
Below Mount Soledad is the shimmering waters of La
Jolla Shores and terra cotta roofs of those that
are very lucky folks indeed. To the north you have
the coastline that extends all the way up to Orange
County.

To the south of Mount Soledad there are views of
Mexico with city skyline and everything else the
area has to offer. And off to the east, there
are vistas as far as the eye can see.

The cross
You may be wondering just what the cross is and
what it’s for. The story dates back to 1913, when
Pacific Beach residents built a cross out of redwood
and set it atop the mountain. Thieves removed it
ten years later, and the replacement was created
in 1934, which was taken out by high winds in
1952.

Soon after that, the Mount Soledad Memorial
Association build the current cross to commemorate
soldiers of the Korean and the two world wars.

The cross of Mount Soledad has been a subject of
controversy, although the problem appeared to be
solved in the late 1990s. The San Diego Council
sold the cross and the half acre of land that
surrounds it to the Memorial Association.

In 2002, mini walls were installed to honor the
veterans that are underneath the cross, though
they have fueled more controversy from those who
feel that the towering symbol highlights Christian
vets over others that are there.

For those that live in the area, Mount Soledad and
the cross are a true beauty. For visitors and
tourists, Mount Soledad provides amazing views and
the cross seems to add to the detail.

If you ever visit La Jolla, make sure you check
out Mount Soledad. It’s very close to the downtown
area, and it’ll be one thing you’ll be glad you
made time for. The cross is something you simply
must see – as words can’t begin to describe it.

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Empress Hotel

Located in the heart of the charming La Jolla village,
the Empress Hotel is an enchanted palace located
just four miles north of Mission Bay. Adding a
little bit more beauty to the already amazing San
Diego, this hotel is very popular for tourists.

Known for its warm hospitality, the Empress Hotel
has superior accommodations and very attentive
service. This superior hotel is a great place to
relax and enjoy everything that San Diego has to
offer you and your family.

La Jolla is an upscale coastal resort that sets
amist beautiful cliffs and coves. La Jolla offers
plenty of shops, fine dining, distinctive galleries,
and amazing beaches. By staying at the Empress
Hotel you’ll be captivated with the area and
amazed time and time again.

Luxury
If your looking for luxurious accommodations, the
Empress Hotel has them. Accommodations here
include either one king or two queen beds, available
in several room types, including traditional,
deluxe, empress, and even the empress spa suite.

All rooms at the Empress Hotel feature:
– Cable television
– A refrigerator
– Coffee maker and bottled water
– Free local calls and faxing
– Voicemail and data ports
– Private bath with hairdryer and bathrobes
– Iron and ironing board

Services and amenities
The Empress Hotel offers superior service, such as
valet parking, courteous room service, and other
amentities.

The complimentary deluxe continental breakfast here
includes fresh Starbucks coffee, served on the sun
deck every morning. The Manhattan restaurant is
right around the corner as well, offering some
excellent fine dining.

The hotel also offers an exercise center, spa, and
sauna so that guests can pamper themselves. They
can also refer you to local spas and other things
nearby that you may be interested in.

For those on a working vacation, the Empress Hotel
offers complimentary Internet access on two
floors. Private meetings and conferences can be
held in one of the two meeting rooms, available
for groups of up to 50 people. Both meeting
rooms are equipped with high speed internet
access.

If your going to be staying in the La Jolla area,
the Empress Hotel is one the best hotels in the
area. The hotel is in a great location, minutes
away from some of the biggest attractions that
San Diego has to offer.

You can visit Sea World, the Birch Aquarium, and
many other popular tourist attractions. Best of
all, you can come back to your relaxing hotel
after a day of checking out La Jolla and San
Diego and just relax – the way things were always
meant to be on vacation.

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La Jolla Shores

Located at 8200 Camino del Oro, La Jolla Shores is a
sandy beach around a mile long, adjacent to a
residentual dwelling. During the summer months, the
waves at this beach are normally the most gentle of
all San Diego beaches, although the rip currents can
be very strong at times.

For this very reason, novice scuba classes are held
at La Jolla Shores. The grassy park of Kellogg
Park is located behind the main lifeguard station
and provides an excellent area for picnicking. A
wide cement boardwalk parallels a large area of the
beach between the sand and the park.

The beach of La Jolla Shores is adjacent to the San
Diego La Jolla Underwater Ecological Reserve. The
removal of objects from this area as well as fishing
are prohibited. The Scripps Pier lies at the north
end of the beach, although the pier isn’t open to
the public.

Within the City limits, La Jolla Shores has the only
beachfront boat launch. Small boats can be launched
directly into the surf at foot of Avenida de la Playa,
which is south of the lifeguard station. This can
be a rough terrain area, so you may need to have
a four wheel drive vehicle.

If you like to surf, there are specified areas on
the beach where the waves tend to be small. For
scuba diving, the south end of the beach is widely
used by scuba driving classes.

During the summer months, La Jolla Shores can tend
be very crowded. You should try to go in the morning,
as the crowds aren’t as bad. This is a great beach
during those hot summer days, with plenty to do
for your entire family.

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Windansea Beach

Past all of La Jolla’s ritzy homes, hotels, and well
known restaurants, lies Windansea Beach. Down the
hill, this beach is flanked by surfers and sunbathers
on hot summer days. With sandstone cliffs, a sandy
beach, and amazing surf breaks, Windansea Beach has
been a popular surfing haunt as far back as the 1940s
and a gathering spot of the Windansea Surf Club since
the 1960s.

The shack on the beach that was built by surfers during
World War 2 is now a San Diego Historic site. The
beach is also great for body surfing and snorkeling.
The north end of Windansea is fairly rocky, with the
south being sandier, great for walking along the edge
of the water. You can also enjoy a picnic in the
grass next to the beach and bask in the splendid views
of the Pacific Ocean.

At Windansea Beach, there are no restrooms. During
the summer months, lifeguards are stationed all along
the beach, even in some weekends of fall and spring.
There are separate swim and surf zones at the beach,
with no wheelchair access. When you visit, you can
park on the street or try the tiny single lot near
the beach.

Getting to the beach
You can find Windansea around 6800 Neptune Place.
From the north, follow I-5 south to the Genesee
Avenue exit then head west. Turn left on Torrey Pines
Road and follow the road into downtown La Jolla.
Turn left on Girad Avenue then take a right on Pearl
Street. Take a left onto La Jolla Boulevard then
make the right on Nautilus Street and your there.

From the south, follow I-5 north to the Ardath Road
exit, Ardath Road will become Torrey Pines Road. Take
a left from Torrey Pines Road onto Girad Avenue.
Make a right onto Pearl Street then take a left onto
La Jolla Boulevard. Take the next right on Nautilus
Street and your there.

Windansea is possibly one of the most beautiful
beaches in Southern California – and a great place
for romantic strolls at sunset. Parents should
use caution with small children at the beach, as the
surf often breaks directly onto the shore with a
lot of intimidating power.

If you plan to visit the Windansea Beach, you should
make sure you get there early. As with most beaches
in San Diego, getting there early will help you
get the best parking and more privacy when the crowds
start to arrive. Windansea is a very amazing beach,
and worth your time on hot summer days.

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Marine Street Beach

Located near the upscale community of La Jolla, the
Marine Street Beach is a small cluster of high end
clothiers, hotels, shops, and galleries. The
beach is also legendary to body surfers and body
boarders due to it’s thunderous waves which always
seem to crash the shoreline at the right time.

Keep in mind, this beach may not be ideal for
families, as there are no public restrooms, picnic
areas, and the rough surf conditions aren’t well
suited for children. If you have a family, you may
want to find another beach.

Even though it isn’t the best beach for families,
Marine Street Beach offers plenty of privacy and
gorgeous white sand that can make for a fun day
of sunbathing with friends.

The rough waves found at this beach have been
known to seriously injure swimmers and body boarders
in the past. If you aren’t that experienced with
the water, you should always make sure that you
repect both the water and the waves here.

During the summer months and on peak weekends during
the fall and spring, there are lifeguards stationed
on the beach. You should plan to park on the
street at Marine Street Beach, as there are no
public lots. You should try to get here early,
as it can be very hard to find a parking space,
especially during summer and on the weekends.

Getting there
If you are coming from the north, take I-5 south.
Take the exit at Genessee Avenue, head west, then
make a left on Torrey Pines Road. Go down the
hill into downtown La Jolla, turn left on Girad
Avenue then right on Pearl Street. Turn left at
La Jolla Boulevard then right on Marine Street.

From the south, take I-5 north to Torrey Pines
Road. Once you arrive in La Jolla Downtown,
simply follow the same directions from above.

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