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The jewel of the Pacific,
located just minutes north of San Diego.
Though the origins of the name La Jolla are not known, many residents believe it is a variation of the Spanish word for jewel — joya. With her blue waters and picturesque views, La Jolla is aptly known as “The Jewel of the Pacific.” Located just minutes north of downtown San Diego, La Jolla offers the elegant ambiance and scenery of the California Riviera. The mosaic tile tower of La Valencia Hotel is one of the town’s most famous landmarks. A glance at the many galleries found along Prospect Street reveals a strong support of the arts. The Anthenaeum houses one of the West Coast’s finest collections of rare books and recordings, and the Museum of Contemporary Art hosts numerous exhibits, lectures and concerts throughout the year.
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Theatergoers can often enjoy a production before it hits Broadway at the innovative La Jolla Playhouse. The heart of La Jolla, known to residents as “the Village,” clusters around Prospect Street and Girard Avenue. Five-star restaurants and boutiques filled with haute couture fashions line the streets. Further up the coastline, the Scripps Clinic and Research Foundation, Salk Institute and University of California San Diego are centers of medical innovation. But there is another side to La Jolla as well. This is a close-knit community where the regulars at Harry’s Coffee House share the latest news.
Three generations of Coles have stood behind the counter at John Cole’s Bookstore. And the Whaling Bar has been a stage for wit and local wisdom for decades. Perhaps it is La Jolla’s beaches that lure visitors back time and time again. La Jolla Cove is a marine sanctuary whose sparkling waters beckon golden garibaldi and other brightly colored fish. Surfers test their skills against the powerful waves at the famous Wind ’n Sea Beach, while families have been drawn to the gentle waters and long white-sand beach of La Jolla Shores for years. And now, 464 Prospect® gives you the rare opportunity to reside in an historic building in the heart of this seaside jewel, La Jolla.
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