La Jolla Cove
La Jolla Cove was one of the most wonderful and totally unique places I have ever visited. It is a great place for a walk or to sit and look at the waves crash on the rocks or to watch the seals. There is a bit of controversy about the seals being allowed to inhabit the Children's beach area so there are people set up there to promote the seals and watch for the safety of the seals. When we were there it was just before the pups were to be born so there were many pregnant seals that were on the beach. Visitors are sometimes not sensitive to the seals and in their excitement try to get very close to them which scares them and can cause them to miscarry. It's an ongoing local political issue so be prepared to hear about it in some form when you visit. Parking is a little difficult to come by so make sure that you grab a spot when you can. You can walk the entire length of the cove area so it really doesn't matter where you end up parking.
The water is blue, the seals are amazing, sky is perfect....I really don't know of a more perfect place. I was actually able to visit twice during our few days there and each time was a different experience. Well worth the stop!
George's At the Cove
1250 Prospect St, La Jolla, CA 92037
We ate at George's at the Cove for lunch. We had heard such great things about this restaurant from personal friends and from reading all the reviews on Tripadvisor so our expectations were high. George's did not disappoint! We went during lunch and sat up on top on the patio where the views of the cove are unmatched! We didn't have reservations and the wait for seat on the glass was about 30 minutes so we chose to be seated a little bit away from the glass. Our view of the cove was still stunning. (I would say if you do have time to wait for a table next to the glass the views are definitely worth it!) Our service was unbelievable. As soon as my glass was empty I had a refill waiting for me! The weather was a bit chilly the day that we were there and they did have heaters on the patio. The wait staff even brought out a blanket for one of the customers who was cold. Now that's service!!! The food was excellent also. All in all it was an excellent experience and a place that I would highly recommend.
Tip: Go for lunch when the views are amazing. Evenings would offer a good view also but as it gets dark, there is no view. Also make a reservation if you want to sit along the glass or be prepared to wait for a table to become available.
La Jolla Torrey Pines Gliderport
2800 Torrey Pines Scenic Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037
This is where speaking with the locals on the plane helps because I never would have found this place or thought to go there for an afternoon. It was so unique and just an interesting way to spend a few hours. My husband and I spent an hour or so here just watching the hang gliders and para gliders taking off and landing on the cliffs. I have never seen anything like it. It was beautiful to watch. There are benches there to sit while viewing and a concession stand with many snack and food options. There are picnic tables and a deck upstairs that you can get a higher view if you so desire. Bathrooms are limited to portapotties in the parking lot area so just be aware of this before you head to the cliffs. The parking lot itself is dirt and uneven so make sure you wear appropriate shoes to walk to the cliffs. We did not take a flight ourselves but there are many different options and prices if you would like to do that. I would definitely recommend this if you have a few hours and you want something really different to do.
The Steakhouse at Azul La Jolla
1250 Prospect Street, La Jolla, CA 92037This was a terrific restaurant in La Jolla. My husband and I had dinner here with some friends and it was really a nice place to have dinner and conversation. The ambiance was very good. Very comfortable to sit and relax. We had a later dinner so the sun was down by the time we arrived. I imagine that views of the cove during the day are fabulous. The service was fantastic and the food was just as good. It's a really unique place to dine and I would highly recommend it!
Goldfish Point
1255 Coast Blvd S, La Jolla, CA 92037
A friend and I had breakfast at the Goldfish Point Cafe while in La Jolla. You really can't beat the view from the tables by the windows. Ordering our food was a bit of a challenge. The language barrier was difficult to overcome but we were able to place our orders. One of the employees was late arriving for work and the one who was waiting on us was usually in the kitchen and had a difficult time taking our orders. The food was excellent once it arrived. I would expect this to be a favorite location but there were no long lines here. I suspect this is due to the service. As someone else mentioned if you go here make sure you don't have anywhere you have to be. What a wonderful place to wake up to and enjoy your coffee! It was one of the few restaurants with tables that were open to the air and an unobstructed view.
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