La Jolla Caves
Climb 145 steps down into Sunny Jim Cave, the largest of
the grottoes in La Jolla Cove. The area is now run by the
Cave Store, which displays historic photographs of La Jolla
and offers a small concession where visitors can purchase
souvenirs, postcards and T-shirts. A trip here provides
a fascinating glimpse into what lies under, as well as over,
the scenic California coastline.
OBernier Gallery
View both contemporary and traditional fine art at this
distinguished gallery in downtown La Jolla. Paintings, framed
and unframed, range from very bright to mildly subtle colors.
In addition, the establishment displays a vast range of
sculptures. The gallery represents a long list of featured
artists including Braslow, Guilloume, Nakamura, Slabbinck
and Velazquez. Art collectors may view the original works
during regular business hours or call for a customized appointment.
Concerts by the Sea--La Jolla
This annual concert series has become a tradition for locals.
The concert series is held at Ellen Browning Scripps Park.
Street parking is free on Sundays, but hard to find; expect
to walk several blocks. The concert series begins the first
Sunday in June and ends Labor Day weekend. Some seating
is provided but fills up fast; bring folding chairs or a
blanket if possible. Food (hotdogs, sodas, popcorn) is available
onsite and proceeds go to support the concert series. Limited
disabled access is offered.
Fingerhut Gallery
Among the plethora of art galleries in La Jolla, this establishment
is particularly notable for its highly impressive collection.
Featured works have included Head of a Woman by Pablo Picasso,
The Clown's Funeral by Henri Matisse, and Self Portrait
with Raised Sabre by Rembrandt. In addition to the incredible
selection of paintings, lithographs and prints, the gallery
also features sculptures by Jiang and Wilkinson. Serving
the La Jolla community for 25 years, this gallery has continually
searched the globe for works by established masters and
talented newcomers.
Birch Aquarium
Lovers of all types of marine life will delight in a tour
of this world-renowned aquarium and oceanographic museum.
Splendid examples of marine life of all sizes, shapes and
colors are here on display from the cool Pacific Northwest
to the warm waters off Mexico. An extension of the famous
Scripps Institute of Oceanography, the mission here is to
promote ocean sciences through hands-on experience. A snack
shop and gift shop are on premises.
Torrey Pines Gliderport
Wanna soar over the sea? Since 1928, adventurers have been
soaring from the cliffs at this location. Paragliding lessons
(three to four days) cost USD495 and hangliding lessons
cost USD125 per hour. The fastest way to experience flight
is to go tandem with an instructor for a 20-minute ground
school followed by a 25-minute in-air flight, which costs
USD150 per person.
Ellen Browning Scripps Park
Named for newspaper heiress and early La Jolla resident
Ellen Browning Scripps, this community park offers one of
the best views along the Southern California coastline.
The park overlooks La Jolla Cove where clear Pacific waters
crash against the rocky shoreline. Countless tourists and
locals flock to this park for daytime picnics on the perfectly
manicured lawns surrounded by palm trees. The grounds are
also ideal for evening strolls while watching glorious sunsets.
For those seeking a glimpse of the local seal population
Children's Pool Beach is located at the south end of the
park.
Museum of Contemporary Art
Contemporary offerings of paintings, sculpture and objets
d' art await you at this fine museum site. Roam at will
with a state-of-the-art, self-guided tour through the gallery.
The taped recordings include the artists themselves speaking
to you. Join a guided tour every weekend. Art talks are
regularly scheduled, too. A cafe is open, as well as a gift
shop where you can purchase art books, videos, cards and
posters.
Salk Institute
The famous biological research facility, founded by renowned
polio vaccine inventor Jonas Salk, is perched high above
La Jolla surrounded by 26 acres. Modernist architect Louis
I. Kahn designed the twin-structured building in 1965. The
landscape includes a courtyard area, "Stream of Life"
and a foot-wide water display inspired by architect Louis
Barragan which flows through the marble courtyard between
the buildings. Guests may tour the grounds free of charge—call
for reservations.
Cosmopolitan Fine Art
This establishment features contemporary French impressionist
and post-impressionist works of art. Step into the small
gallery and feel as if you have entered another world. As
classical music plays overhead, view paintings from Blanchard,
Cortes, Labrofont, La Loue, Loir and Marcel Dyf. In addition
to French art, the gallery also represents a small group
of American and European contemporary artists, including
Park, Dy'ans, Briks, Roos and others. The pieces are framed
and displayed in groups, separated by the artist. All works
of art may be purchased.
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