This place is not what it used to be 10+ years ago. There used to be a collection of small homes…read morewith shorter doorways and windows/ceilings lower to the ground...homes built for little people to live in. It was cool to see accesible housing. This home...I actually don't think it is even that. The house looks like a normal home, and WOW it is extremely difficult to even see this house. The road to get here is extremely steep, NARROW, fast-moving with irritated drivers, and absolutely no parking. There is also a lot of construction going on throughout the road. I really don't recommend wasting your time or gas money coming here.

It's not so much seeing the house as it is driving down through the canyon off the top of Hillside…read moreDrive after driving by the house that is the treat. You'll see breathtaking views of the Pacific and La Jolla so beautifully situated beneath. The houses along that drive are jaw droppers too. Just drive by... you'll enjoy the views!

I was in the area for an appointment and afterwards decided to go on a stroll on Bird Rock Ave. I…read morehad to take advantage of this beauuutiful Summer Eve afternoon! I was pleasantly surprised to come across this hidden gem and realized later it's the widely acclaimed Bird Rock neighborhood. I had no idea until my spectacular discovery of the breathtaking views. This peaceful seaside neighborhood is definitely a must-see when you're in La Jolla.

A quiet spot of Nature in La Jolla, San Diego…read more.. We had some time between meals to play tourist. I had this place bookmarked, so my friends and I set off for an adventure! First of all, we parked in front of the retail area and walked down to the ocean. Instead of parking here, you may park closer...at the end of Bird Rock Avenue. It's a dead end street with a beautiful mosaic bench that overlooks the vastness where the sky meets the sea... wow! There are steps that you can walk down to get closer to the water. I was just happy with the scenery that presented before me... If you have time, check out this scenic point. It's amazing! The birds know about this secret place!

Stopped in to Catania one day for an early dinner/late lunch and it was delicious! I had pasta and…read moremy husband had pizza and they were both excellent! The food was tasty, the staff were incredibly friendly, and the restaurant has beautiful views and interior. Overall it was a great experience and we will definitely be back!

10/10 Catania delivered. Our server Robert was a top notch professional and coursed us out…read moreperfectly. We got a helpful run down of the menu and everything we tried was excellent. Favorite pasta was TAGLIATELLE ALLA PORTOFINO, and our favorite pizza was the Wild Mushroom with added Sausage. You have to get the Snow Pea salad if it's in season, so delicious! The vibes are great, as you'd expect.

I was walking down the street in San Diego California and all the sudden this big giant red…read moresquirrel came out of nowhere and try to slam Jamie right in the head. I didn't know what was going on so I stepped back showing if you karate moves and it bounced back to where it belongs. So I took some photos with it. We made peace and I added it on here.

Vista Point is located on Camino De La Costa and Chelsea. An area north of Pacific Beach and south…read moreof La Jolla. Primarily, it's a scenic spot featuring the ocean, wildlife, and a promontory. It's a parklet, smaller than the average public park. Only about 4 parking spaces along the curb. There's a small rocky area with complimentary poop scoop bags for dogs to relieve themselves and wonder on their leash of course. There's a dirt and rock stairway which is uneven, to get to the cliff and vista point. Once there, you're looking downward at the cliffs, beach and ocean. Very limited in terms of activities to do here but relax and take it all in. Some benches facing the ocean to sit, relax and enjoy the views open to the public and it's Gratis. Recommend

We visited for dinner while attending a social gathering and were immediately drawn in by the…read morebeautiful atmosphere. The restaurant truly carries an authentic Italian charm -- warm, welcoming, and family-oriented in a way that reminded me deeply of my years living in Italy. Knowing the family is originally from Milan made the experience feel even more genuine. Toward the end of the evening, we were the last guests there, and the quiet ambiance brought back so many memories of late dinners in Italy where conversations linger long after the meal is finished. Most importantly, you can absolutely taste the authenticity in the food. The flavors were rich, comforting, and unmistakably Italian -- not overly commercialized, but truly traditional. A lovely experience overall and one that brought back fond memories for me.

Nice side patio. Hostess was great…read more I appreciate that the server let me try a few wines tonight, but they all seemed "rough" -either unstructured or something else. I also wasn't wild about the parmagiana eggplant appetizer. The eggplant could have been more tender and the pesto was too strong for me. But my meal got better! He switched to a Hugo spritz and it was delicious and very strong. And my main course, the fusilloni with pesto and burrata, was delicious. The pasta was perfectly firm, and the pesto was less overpowering. There was not that much burrata, but they brought me extra Parmesan and it was delicious that way. So overall a good and pleasant meal. The vegan bruschetta was also good for sharing, though a little one for one person to have on their own.

The pizza here is absolutely amazing. Very reminiscent of what you get in Europe. Perfect crust…read more Perfect sauce. Great selection of toppings. Just phenomenal.

Our first time here. WILL NOT BE OUR LAST!!…read more Service was friendly and inviting. Pizza was delicious- the arugula was so fresh- Pasta dish- pappardelle ai funghi- was the perfect amount of the creamy sauce. I will admit that I did dip a pasta bite into the leftover mussels sauce just to be super greedy delish!

What an absolutely incredible experience from beginning to the end…read more We had a group of 8 and got a last minute reservation on a Saturday night. The host was so friendly when we walked up and started what was an amazing dinner with them. Our server was just the same and just such an enjoyable dining experience. It definitely gives an authentic Italian theme in the decor. Fun but not too loud. Now the food was out of the world amazing. Loved the hot and honey pepperoni pizza. The crust was awesome and every bite was better than the last. Thanks for a great evening!!

OK there are SO many nice places in La Jolla. By contrast this one is just kinda mid…read more I ordered loaded truffle fries, and I decided maybe that was my bad for ordering fries from an Italian restaurant. They were kind of like stale, thin McDonald's fries with Parmesan and too much bacon... I don't know, I literally didn't finish them. I wanted to like them, though. So anyway then my friend got the risotto, and I asked to try it so I could maybe order some to bring home for my wife. But uh... it was pretty greasy. That's great for some folks but it's definitely not what we would have gone for. I got the Insalata Carlotta, which was decent. I really like capers and arugula, a couple of the featured ingredients. The service I thought was good. My friend didn't get there for a while and it was just me answering emails on my phone lol. The server took my cues really well on when I was and wasn't ready to order. Ambience wasn't bad either. Nice little spot nestled in between buildings. I think it's just that I wasn't a big fan of the food itself.

The Pumphouse! This is famous. Tom Wolfe used it for the title of his classic 1966 story (and…read morelater 1968 anthology) The Pumphouse Gang. About the kids/surfers of La Jolla. It is a landmark. Also used by the beach community to notify of a surfer's passing over...surfer's name written on the side. Very sweet.