La Jolla is a seaside community located within the northern limits of the city of San Diego. Condominiums for sale or to rent for vacations abound in this upscale Mediterranean styled enclave by the sea that runs from Pacific Beach on the south to Torrey Pines State Reserve and the community of Del Mar to the north.
The terrain is almost northern Italian in character with steep sandstone cliffs and mountain-like hills covered with endemic Torrey pines. Condo buyers enjoy cooler temperatures than other parts of San Diego along with upscale dining, designer boutiques, galleries and museums in village-like ambience. You can have your Rolls or Maserati serviced at a dealer while you dine overlooking the sea.
Due to high demand, many apartment buildings and older homes in the close-in village areas of La Jolla Shores, La Jolla Village, and the Beach-Barber Tract neighborhoods have been renovated or torn down for new condominiums for sale or rent. Many of the condos for sale in the older areas of La Jolla are within walking distance of the beach or shopping villages. On the east side of the 5 freeway, there are new condos for sale in the Golden Triangle region. Built during the 1980-90’s the area is comprised of luxury hotels, high-rise office buildings, housing developments and upscale shopping malls.
La Jolla is the home to many famous institutions such as Scripps Institute of Oceanography and people who themselves became institutions including the late children’s book writer Dr. Seuss and Jonas Salk inventor of the polio vaccine. The University of California San Diego is located here – where a library in the shape of an upside pyramid (typical Seuss), was dedicated to him. Many of Forbes top 400 Wealthiest families call La Jolla home including the owners of Gateway computers, and over 500 biotechnology companies.
The Torrey Pines Golf Course home of the famous PGA Tour Buick Invitational sits adjacent to UCSD and Torrey Pines State Reserve (park). 100’s of feet below the park and golf course is the infamous clothes optional Black’s Beach. A hang-gliding base is located atop the cliffs above Black’s Beach taking advantage of the constant updraft created by winds coming off the sea. One can fly tandem with a pilot and enjoy the incredible views of the ocean, cliffs, park, golf course and Black’s Beach below….
Offshore from La Jolla is a mile deep canyon and marine game preserve. Ships have been intentionally sunk in the area to attract sea life and create attractions for scuba divers. Many famous beaches are located in La Jolla including La Jolla Cove, Children’s Beach (now appropriated by a sea lion colony), and La Jolla Shores and Scripps beach. Windansea is a famous surfing beach, while close to shore is famous Bird Rock- an area notable for spear fishing.
La Jolla is one of the most desirable places in America to buy or rent a condo for your vacation. Condominium owners will appreciate its palm and pine lined boulevards and temperate climate that ranges from 50 to 90f cooled by ocean breezes. La Jolla condo living is upscale, trendy yet tranquil. La Jolla is also romantic, yet full of opportunities for adventure for those who live an active lifestyle. If you are among the fortunate who can afford the very best in life – be sure to investigate buying a condominium in La Jolla.
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