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A La Jolla Area Beach Guide

There are over a dozen pristine beaches within 20 minutes of La Jolla, one of Southern California’s chicest neighborhoods. This picturesque San Diego County community features some of the prettiest semi-rugged coastlines in California. And there’s no better place to start and finish each day of SoCal exploration and relaxation than the Celebrity Oceanfront Estate, a lavish, seven-bedroom marvel perched above breathtaking Bird Rock. This opulent La Jolla vacation home is a common respite for celebrities, musicians, and executives alike, primarily because of its on-site magnificence and proximity to a handful of San Diego’s finest beaches. In hopes of enhancing an already-stellar escape to San Diego County, the Elite Destination team has pieced together a brief La Jolla area beach guide, complete with stops in Pacific Beach, Torrey Pines, and La Jolla Shores. Typical San Diego beach activities include surfing, bodyboarding, kayaking, sunbathing, and people-watching. Pacific Beach San Diego’s bustling Pacific Beach Pier allures every type of traveler: bicyclists, surfers, anglers, and families alike. Pacific Beach is known for its head-turning sunsets, well-groomed sand, and oceanfront eateries. It’s approximately two miles south of Bird Rock—just a 10-minute drive from SeaWorld. Thus, beachgoers are right in the heart of San Diego’s [...]

The Seaside San Diego Golf Scene: La Jolla’s a Hole-in-One

San Diego’s golf scene is undeniably prestigious, thanks in large part to Torrey Pines, home to the instant classic 2008 U.S. Open. Tiger Woods’ iconic 12-foot birdie putt on the 72nd hole remains one of the most recognizable moments in the sport’s history. To this day, the hair-raising roar of the crowd still echoes through La Jolla Cove. The San Diego golf community plays host to various PGA Tour events, “Golf Fest,” and well-attended annual conventions, including the Golf Industry Show. Golf matters here in San Diego, and that extends to La Jolla, a peaceful, seaside community along the Pacific Ocean’s edge. La Jolla is also home to one of the most beloved vacation homes in the region: the Celebrity Oceanfront Estate, just minutes from Torrey Pines and the distinguished La Jolla Country Club. The Crown Jewel: Torrey Pines Golf Course Very few rounds of golf rival the magic of Torrey Pines, arguably the best public course in the nation. Despite its grandeur, anyone can reserve a tee time at this dazzling, oceanside marvel, designed masterfully by William F. Bell (a member of California’s “first family of golf design”). Bell’s two 18-hole layouts hug La Jolla’s coastline on a former [...]