Wipeout Beach is small sandy area located in the rocky central part of the La Jolla Shoreline. It is right next to the legendary Children’s Pool which was designed specifically for families. In contrast, Wipeout Beach, as its name implies, has a much rougher surf. Beach Type: Small, Scenic, Sandy beach Access: Staircase, possibly some…
Fun Diego Family is on a quest to find the best pizza places in San Diego. To that end, we have classified pizza into four broad categories. One of the hardest pizzas to define is the one served at Carino’s in La Jolla. This is a funky place right down to the delicious pizza. This…
One of San Diego’s great hikes is the so called Ho Chi Minh Trail that goes down the cliffs from the wealthy La Jolla suburbs to the beach several hundred feet below. This trail is often described as secluded and dangerous. Actually, it is quite popular and not really that dangerous. Most descriptions imply have…
I have a special fondness for Windansea Beach. When I moved to San Diego in 1991 I lived in a house on Kolmar St, one block away. Windansea beach is one of the classic San Diego Beach scenes. It is noted for some of the most expert surfing in Southern California. Location: Corner of Neptune…
Fun Diego Family are big fans of Ted Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss. Not only do we read his books, we have built a collection of his artwork. The week I moved to La Jolla in September 1991, Dr. Seuss passed away. This was one I first found out that Dr. Seuss was a…
La Jolla is a village within the city of San Diego noted for its wonderful views. There are plenty of beachside hikes which we have done, such as our downtown La Jolla loop. A completely different perspective can be gained by taking a walk through the relatively unknown La Jolla Heights Open Space Preserve. Our…
A trip to La Jolla is a must do when visiting San Diego. Us long time residents regularly make the 20 minute drive to enjoy the fresh air, explore the coast, do some window browsing and grab a bite to eat. One of the best things about La Jolla is it can be toured without…