La Jolla is a shopper's paradise. The charming streets of this sophisticated seaside village offer dozens of one-of-a-kind boutiques and galleries with distinctive apparel, accessories, home decor, and gifts. Browse the delightful shops, pause at a sidewalk cafe or gourmet restaurant, and enjoy the incomparably beautiful views of the La Jolla cliffs and the Pacific.

Dining in La Jolla is a richly varied experience that invites visitors to enjoy this sophisticated but casual coastal community to the fullest. Individual neighborhoods teem with exciting restaurants, from cozy bistros in the La Jolla Shores district, to extravagant, night-on-the-town eateries on Prospect Street, the dining-and-entertainment thoroughfare in the heart of the downtown area that locals call "the village".

Just a solid chip shot from the Pacific Ocean, the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club opened its gates back in 1937. The man at the turnstile collecting tickets that day was none other than the original laid-back Californian himself, Bing Crosby. Bing and a bunch of his Hollywood buddies hatched this marvelous idea for a horse palace by the ocean where you could play all day, party all night and leave cares of the world behind. That spirit remains today.

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The Birch Aquarium at Scripps features the nation's most extensive and up-to-date permanent exhibition on the science of oceanography. Exploring the Blue Planet focuses on this interdisciplinary science, whose many facets are essential to a full understanding of global systems. Interactive exhibits are creatively designed to encourage children and adults alike to adopt the scientific method - a way of thinking that can be used every day to gain a better understanding of the changing world.

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Under the inspired Artistic Direction of two-time Tony® Award-winner Des McAnuff, the La Jolla Playhouse has earned its place in the international theatre world. The Playhouse's brilliant and innovative productions of classics and new plays and musicals, including 56 world premieres, 32 commissions and 30 American or West Coast premieres, have merited over 300 major honors, including the 1993 Tony® Award as America's Outstanding Regional Theatre.

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With its spectacular ocean views and distinctive architectural design, the Museum of Contemporary Art in La Jolla is a unique venue featuring a wide range of unique and creative accomplishments. The permanent collection includes works created after 1950, representing all media and genres: painting, sculpture, works on paper, photography, video, film, and installation.

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The Lodge at Torrey Pines is home to a variety of special events throughout the year. The Lodge is an ideal venue in which to share good food, good drink and good company in special celebrations. Learn about everything from culinary innovation to wine and beer pairings either on The Lodge's scenic grounds or in one of The Lodge's fine restaurants.

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