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Sightsee San Diego

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Sightsee San Diego by Air, Land, & Sea is the Ultimate Tour Sightsee San Diego by Air, land, & Sea, is the untimate San Diego city tour especially because San Diego is a coastal city, wrapped around a beautiful natural harbor. Then up and down the coastline for 20 miles in both north and south… Read more »

Mandarin House in La Jolla is Highly Recommended for their Delicious Chinese Specialties & Decore

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under Banquets & Catering, Catering, Chinese, Corporate Meeting Venue, Downtown Restaurants, Hillcrest, Hillcrest Restaurants, La Jolla, La Jolla Restaurants, Party Venues, Rehearsal Dinners, Restaurants, Wakes & Funeral.

Mandarin House

Mandarin House (15) offers a perfect setting for delicious Chinese cuisine and exceptional service. The inviting dining room offers comfortable seating in big, inviting leather booths, which are perfect for families or a romantic dinner for two. The extensive menu offers an impressive selection of chicken, beef, pork, duck and seafood dishes. They also have… Read more »

NOW CLOSED Alfonso’s Mex.

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under Banquets & Catering, Corporate Meeting Venue, Happy Hour, happy hour, La Jolla, La Jolla Party Venues, La Jolla Rehearsal Dinners, La Jolla Restaurants, Mexican, Mexican, Mexican Restaurants, Party Venues, Rehearsal Dinners, Restaurants, Solana Beach, Solana Beach Banquets & Catering.

Alfonso's of La Jolla

Alfonso’s of La Jolla (5) is always festive with happy diners. Alfonso is there too, chatting with his guests, catering to special requests. He is a perfect host, always cordial and accommodating. If there is a secret to his success, it has to be in the well-guarded Mexican recipes that have been in his family… Read more »

Sheraton La Jolla Hotel is a Resort-Style Hotel steps from major Shopping Malls & things to do

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under La Jolla, La Jolla Breakfast, La Jolla Restaurants, La Jolla Weddings, Staying in La Jolla, Uncategorized, UTC.

Sheraton La Jolla

Sheraton La Jolla Hotel is a resort-style hotel encompassing 7.5 acres of tropical beauty. It is just a 10-minute drive from spectacular beaches, tide pools, the famous Torrey Pines Golf Club, snorkeling and sunbathing at romantic La Jolla Cove and the Pacific Ocean. Step out their doors and walk to theaters, restaurants, and shopping. Lose… Read more »

Piatti is La Jolla’s Best Italian Restaurant

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under Banquet Venues, Banquets & Catering, Banquets and Catering, Bar & Bat Mitzvahs, Catering, Cocktail Parties, Italian, Italian Gourmet, La Jolla, La Jolla Breakfast, La Jolla Restaurants, Party Venues, Pizza, Rehearsal Dinners, Restaurants, Seafood.

Piatti La Jolla

Piatti is nestled in the unique La Jolla Shores neighborhood with an inviting and comfortable atmosphere. Their light and airy interior décor features an exhibition kitchen and full service bar. Outside, they offer two tree-covered patios – perfect for a private event or al fresco dining. Piatti’s Executive Chef, Pepe Ccapatinta, has developed their menu… Read more »

Scuba San Diego Offers Fascinating Underwater Adventures of La Jolla Cove's Ecological Reserve

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under Attractions, Attractions in Downtown, Attractions in La Jolla, Attractions in Mission Bay, Downtown, Embarcadero, La Jolla, Mission Bay, Mission Bay & Pacific Beach, Scuba Diving, Snorkeling, Sports & Recreation.

Scuba San Diego with over 40 years in business offers scuba adventures. Undoubtedly their underwater tour of La Jolla’s Ecological Reserve is an adventure that everyone enjoys. You’ll see the La Jolla kelp forest up close along with colorful fish. They also offer scuba certification classes, beginner scuba lessons and more advanced scuba excursions such… Read more »

San Diego Mormon Temple

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under Church, Golden Triangle, La Jolla.

Situated in the upscale suburb of La Jolla in San Diego, the striking double towers of the San Diego California Temple soar above I-5 in heavily populated Southern California. Connecting the towers at the center is a supernal star-shaped atrium filled with a healthy, colorful garden. The atrium is accessed from the breathtaking two-story Celestial Room filled with towering art glass, suspended light fixtures, and featuring a grand staircase to an upper-level balcony. The public is invited to tour the manicured temple grounds.

Smashburger Is Popular For Their Fresh Angus Beef Hamburgers, Shakes and Fries

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under American, Del Mar, Del Mar Restaurants, La Jolla, La Jolla Restaurants, Mission Valley, Mission Valley Restaurants, Restaurants.

A new hamburger chain coming out of Colorado is taking San Diego by storm. A taste test by comparing Smashburger against two other local hamburger restaurants, Smashburger came in on top. To begin with, it is the bun and then it’s the burger itself, which is fresh angus beef and is larger than the bun…. Read more »

Truluck’s is a World-Class Restaurant Expect to be Treated Like Royalty with 7 locations Nationwide

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under Banquets & Catering, Bar & Bat Mitzvahs, Cocktail Parties, Corporate Meeting Venue, Happy Hour, La Jolla, La Jolla Restaurants, Party Venues, Rehearsal Dinners, Restaurants, Seafood, Seafood Fine Dining, Steak & Seafood, Steak House.

Truluck's

Truluck’s Ocean’s Finest Seafood & Crab, 8990 University Center Lane (619-308-5012) La Jolla, CA 92122 is located at (29) on the map in the Golden Triangle’s Restaurant Row. Dinner is served Mon. – Sat. 5 p.m.– 9:30 p.m. and Sun. till 9 p.m. Business casual attire.  Expect to be treated like royalty at this World-Class… Read more »

La Jolla Open Aire Market

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under Attractions, Attractions in La Jolla, Farmers' Markets, La Jolla.

Every Sunday, the upper playground at La Jolla Elementary is transformed into a colorful, friendly and wholesome Farmer’s Market. Come and experience the community feel, live music, colorful and creative artisans, diverse Food Court for lunch, and Certified Farmer’s Market fruits, vegetables and flowers. There’s always free parking and we’re open rain or shine!

Leucadia Pizzeria Serves The Best Tasting Pizzas, Pastas & More To Your Table or To Your Door

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under Banquets & Catering, Corporate Meeting Venue, Del Mar, Del Mar Restaurants, Delivery, Encinitas, Encinitas Restaurants, Happy Hour, Italian, La Jolla, La Jolla Restaurants, North County Coastal, Party Venues, Pizza, Rancho Santa Fe, Rancho Santa Fe, Restaurants.

A North County treasure for more than 25 years is Leucadia Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant. As you enter the restaurant the tantalizing aroma of freshly baked garlic bread fills the air, which is a promise of good things to come. They have dozens of delicious pastas and entrées to choose from. These include wonderful-tasting lasagna,… Read more »

San Diego’s Karl Strauss is a Great American Microbrew

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under Beer, Beer Gardens, Breweries, Breweries, Brewery Restaurant, Carlsbad, CSV Importer, Downtown Restaurants, Gaslamp Quarter, Gaslamp Quarter Restaurants, La Jolla, La Jolla Restaurants, Microbreweries, Microbrewery, Mira Mesa Restaurants, Mission Valley, Mission Valley Restaurants, Restaurants.

Karl Strauss is one of San Diego’s most well known microbreweries, with several locations in San Diego, including their premier beer garden in Sorrento Valley. A great place to enjoy a cold pint with friends or to have your own event. Well known for their great selection of food, unique pairings with their featured beers… Read more »

CrabCatcher Seaside Grill Offers Fresh Seafood with a Breathtaking Ocean View

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under Breakfast & Brunch, Happy Hour, La Jolla, La Jolla Breakfast, La Jolla Restaurants, Ocean View, Restaurants, Restaurants, Seafood, Seafood Fine Dining.

In one of La Jolla’s most romantic settings, this restaurant overlooks the ocean and the beautiful La Jolla Cove. Romantic sunsets and dramatic views are the order of the day. And the cuisine is just as great. For a really romantic table, ask for table 7 or 20 inside, or table 75, 76 or 77… Read more »

The Whaling Bar & Grill is an Award-Wining Restaurant in the World Famous La Valencia Hotel

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under Continental Coastal, La Jolla, La Jolla Restaurants, Restaurants.

A pre-dinner tradition is to have a cocktail at their famous bar. The Whaling Bar & Grill is one of three award-winning restaurants in the world famous La Valencia Hotel. Everything from the 1,000-item wine list to the fine menu is first class. For the best booth ask for number 3 or 4. Award-winning dining… Read more »

The Sky Room Restaurant Features Gourmet Dining with Panoramic Views of the La Jolla Coast

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under Continental Gourmet, La Jolla, La Jolla Restaurants, Ocean View, Restaurants.

The Sky Room, which is aptly named, sits atop La Valencia Hotel. This vantage point offers a panoramic view of picturesque La Jolla cove and the La Jolla coastline. So if you’re looking for a romantic place to dine or a special place for a special occasion, this is the place. An exclusive prix fixe… Read more »

Harry’s Coffee Shop: Serving La Jolla Since 1960

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee House, Coffee Shops, La Jolla, La Jolla Breakfast, La Jolla Restaurants, Restaurants.

Having breakfast or lunch at Harry’s has been a La Jolla tradition for the past 48 years. In fact, local and international celebrities and athletes have dined here. Harry’s prides itself in offering the best in home-cooked meals. Diners enjoy sitting in the comfortable leather booths or at the popular lunch counter. And like any… Read more »

Girard Gourmet is La Jolla’s Top Caterer with the Best European Cuisine at Reasonable Prices

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under Bakery, Banquets & Catering, Breakfast & Brunch, Cakes & Desserts, Catering, Continental, Continental Casual, Continental Gourmet, La Jolla, La Jolla Breakfast, La Jolla Restaurants, La Jolla Shopping, Restaurants, Restaurants, Shopping, Wakes & Funeral.

Girard Gourmet (10) celebrating 25 years in business as La Jolla’s premier deli, bakery, restaurant & caterer is known worldwide and has been featured in The New York Times and Zagat Guide. Plus, they are listed in numerous travel books and were voted “Best deli, best bakery, best catering, best takeout and best sandwich in… Read more »

La Jolla Kayak is the Original Kayaking Outfit

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under Attractions, Attractions in La Jolla, Beach Rentals, Kayaking, Kids, Kids Attractions, La Jolla, San Diego City Tours, Snorkeling, Sports & Recreation.

Go Kayaking, Snorckeling, Biking & More With La Jolla Kayak

La Jolla Kayak, 2199 Avenida de la Playa, La Jolla (858-459-1114) [lajollakayak.com]. Open daily 8 a.m.–sunset. Established in 1995, they are the original ocean adventure outfitter in San Diego. Today, this full-service kayak, snorkel and bike rental company offers fascinating 90-minute guided tours of the spectacular sea cliffs at the La Jolla Ecological Reserve, the… Read more »

Whisknladle Neighborhood Bistro & Bar is a Great Dining Destination

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under California Cuisine, La Jolla, La Jolla Restaurants, Restaurants.

Rated “Top New Restaurant Worldwide” by Condé Nast publications should tell you how good this restaurant is. So from the beginning you know Whisknladle is a great dining destination. Their philosophy is you get out of the pot what you put into it. Thus they use only the freshest local ingredients including organic produce, free-range… Read more »

The Marine Room is internationally acclaimed

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under Banquets & Catering, California Coastal, Continental, Corporate Meeting Venue, Happy Hour, La Jolla, La Jolla Restaurants, La Jolla Weddings, Ocean View, Restaurants, Wedding Venues.

Image Courtesy of: The Marine Room The Marine Room Restaurant, which opened its doors in 1941, is a world class multi-award winner in a class all by itself. Yes, The Marine Room Restaurant (17) is a special occasion restaurant destination second to none. But any occasion is a special occasion, when you dine here! Thus,… Read more »

La Jolla Offers a Wonderful Staycation Getaway to La Jolla Shores Hotel at Scenic La Jolla Shores

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under Banquets & Catering, Beach Front Hotels, Getaways, Hotels & Resorts, La Jolla, La Jolla Weddings, Ocean View, Staying in La Jolla, Unique Hotels, Wedding Venues.

Highlighted with oceanfront views of the surf splashing onto the beach. Plus they have open-air walkways and comfortable accommodations. The La Jolla Shores Hotel is one of the select few hotels in San Diego situated directly on the beach. This beachfront hotel in La Jolla, California creates vacation memories that last a lifetime.

La Valencia is a landmark hotel that typifies everything that is special about La Jolla

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under Hotels & Resorts, La Jolla, Staying in La Jolla.

A visit to La Jolla wouldn’t be complete without discovering La Valencia Hotel. It has been a La Jolla landmark since 1926. With its Spanish architecture and tradition, La Valencia was a hide away for movie stars Greta Garbo, Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks during an era when the trip from Hollywood to La Jolla… Read more »

Birch Aquarium in La Jolla is a Family Fun Attraction Featuring Over 3,000 Colorful Fish

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under Aquarium, Attractions, Attractions in La Jolla, Banquets & Catering, Corporate Meeting Venue, Kids, Kids Attractions, Kids Party Venues, La Jolla, La Jolla Banquets & Catering, La Jolla Corporate Meeting Venues, La Jolla Weddings, Major Attractions, Sports & Recreation, Wedding Venues.

Birch Aquarium (22) is the public outreach center for world-renowned Scripps Institution of Oceanography, where visitors of all ages can explore more than 3,000 colorful fish and invertebrates as well as cutting-edge ocean- and earth-science research. This is a must-see attraction, with spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean and La Jolla. The aquarium boasts more… Read more »

The Shores Restaurant Offers Casual Resort Style Dining with a Spectacular Beach Front View

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under Banquets & Catering, California Cuisine, Happy Hour, La Jolla, La Jolla Restaurants, Restaurants.

The Shores Restaurant (16) offers spectacular, unobstructed, beach front views combined with an unforgettable dining experience. The Shores Restaurant is ideally located in the La Jolla Shores Hotel, which was formerly called the Sea Lodge Hotel. Here in this upscale, yet casual hotel, setting Executive Chef, Bernard Guillas, and Chef de Cuisine, Augie Saucedo, have… Read more »

El Pescador Fish Market Serves Fresh Seafood Daily & Has a Full Service Fish Market in La Jolla

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under La Jolla, La Jolla Restaurants, Restaurants, Seafood, Seafood Market, Seafood Quick Service.

Being in business for 35 years should tell you that El Pescador Fish Market and Restaurant (14) is a definite winner. Seafood lovers from the area come here weekly to buy the freshest seafood in town. They also serve fresh fish sautéed or char-grilled that you can eat right there at small tables. They are… Read more »

Bite of Boston Serves East Coast Favorites

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under American, Banquets & Catering, Banquets and Catering, Breakfast & Lunch, Catering, Deli, Featured San Diego Restaurants, La Jolla, La Jolla Banquets & Catering, La Jolla Restaurants, Mission Bay & Pacific Beach, Mission Bay Restaurants, North County, North County Inland Banquets & Catering, North County Inland Restaurants, Pacific Beach, Poway, Poway Restaurants, Rancho Bernardo, Rancho Bernardo Restaurants, Restaurants, Restaurants, Seafood Quick Service, Tailgate Party Food, UTC, Wakes & Funeral.

Family-owned Bite of Boston has three San Diego-based “fast-casual” food establishments – producing a very simple and straight-forward menu of East Coast-style submarine sandwiches, Maine Lobster Rolls, North Atlantic-harvested seafood, fresh cold-cuts, and other accompanying food items to eager consumers throughout Southern California. Bite of Boston #1 (opened in June 2009) is located in the… Read more »

Elijah’s Delicatessen is San Diego’s Most Popular New York Style Deli & Catering Company

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under Del Mar, Del Mar Restaurants, La Jolla, La Jolla Restaurants, Party Venues, Rehearsal Dinners, Restaurants, UTC.

Elijah’s Restaurant is a local favorite, with two locations to serve you, offers the best-tasting Jewish food at the right prices. Both locations offer quick, friendly service in a comfortable setting with plenty of comfortable booths. The menu is jammed-packed with mouthwatering selections. Whether you choose blintzes or lox, cream cheese and bagels for breakfast,… Read more »