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!

A high-quality restaurant with a relaxed vibe, serving very good coastal Italian with homemade…read morepastas. Great spot for a nice dinner in La Jolla, with gorgeous sunset views to boot. The ravioli was the standout of the night, thin pasta with just enough filling for a delightful bite. The bucatini all'amatriciana wasn't quite what I'm accustomed to, the guanciale was ground rather than diced, and the sauce leaned more toward a meat sauce with an oily finish, not really my style, though the pasta itself was cooked well al dente. The steak, on the other hand, was excellent. Cocktails were great, and the staff were attentive throughout. For dessert, the trio was a nice way to sample a few things, though I wish they offered smaller sampler portions instead of full-size pieces. The Basque cheesecake was excellent and the semifreddo was perfect with a nice crust. The chocolate torte was good but couldn't compete with the other two. Overall a strong dinner spot in La Jolla, especially for pasta lovers and sunset views.

This restaurant is in a beautiful location in La Jolla, on the third floor over seeing the ocean…read more We arrived on Saturday around 5pm while visiting San Diego. We called an hour ahead to reserve a table and luckily they had availability. We ordered the crudo and octopus as appetizers. The crudo was served with fresh tuna topped with a sweet melon sauce (not to my liking, but still appreciated). The octopus was delicious. For our entrees, we ordered the pistachio pesto pizza, raviolli, and beef ziti. The pizza was my favorite (i love anything pistachio) especially enjoyed the pistachio pesto. I appreciate the thin dough of raviolli and the ziti was good. Overall food was good. Our server's name was Kevin, he was friendly and gave great service.

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 were trying to find somewhere special for Mother's Day and decided on Italian since our family…read morespends quite a bit of time in Italy every year. Somehow, this ended up being one of the best Italian meals we've ever had -- including overseas. This was our first time here, and everything exceeded expectations. The restaurant is family owned by the chef, his wife, and their sons, and you can truly feel the passion and hospitality the moment you walk in. They came by to introduce themselves, which made the whole evening feel so personal and welcoming. The ricotta and spinach ravioli was unbelievable -- honestly one of the best pasta dishes any of us have had. The branzino was equally impressive, and that says a lot considering how much seafood we eat while traveling through coastal Italy each year. You can absolutely taste the quality of the ingredients. The owner mentioned they import their flour directly from Italy, and it definitely shows in the food. I only wish this restaurant was closer to home because I'd be here constantly. Such an incredible little spot in La Jolla.

Came here on Sunday evening for a dinner and we made a reservation a few days before. Place was…read morepretty full. Service was friendly and attentive. Ambience is low key, cozy place with mostly outdoor dining. Indoor seating didn't look amazing. Food was exceptional, we had a salad to start which was very fresh and tasty and I had cioppino and my husband had seafood pasta, pasta was squid ink. I think both of those dishes were pretty similar. Pasta was amazing. They had a mocktail that was very mediocre. We ordered the like one. Food and service were great. The bathrooms unfortunately were not very clean. But overall a great experience.

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!

We stopped by Isola Pizza Bar on a Sunday night with some friends in town. One of the reasons we…read morecame was because they offer both fresh pasta and gluten-free pasta, and both were absolutely delicious. You can really tell the pasta is made fresh. We ordered the seafood pasta, carbonara, ragu, and lasagna. The seafood pasta, carbonara, and ragu were all excellent. Just a heads up that the dishes have a little more spice than you might expect, but we loved the flavor. The lasagna was the only dish that didn't quite live up to the rest of the meal in our opinion. Service was great, ambiance was very calm and collected. Parking wasn't too bad on a Sunday night. Overall, we really enjoyed our dinner and will definitely be back to try more of the menu.

The service was impeccable. They were very accommodating for our dogs and gave us a table with more…read morespace for them. The food was also delicious. We got the ribeye, lobster ravioli, and branzino which were all of the specials of the day. The calamari came in a large portion and the mussels and clams were fresh.

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!!

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.