La Jolla Attractions
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La Jolla (pronounced "la hoya") extends along a 7mi/11km curved strip of coastline, 14mi/22km north of Downtown San Diego (take the U.S. 5 and then the Ardath Road exit). It has rich vegetation and enjoys mild weather all the year round, but, like all places on the coast, it is plagued with mists in summer.
Although the name translates as "jewel", the original name of La Hoya (as still recognizable from the pronunciation) comes from a geographical word for "cave".
Today La Jolla has about 40,000 inhabitants, the numbers having increased appreciably during the last decade.
Although the name translates as "jewel", the original name of La Hoya (as still recognizable from the pronunciation) comes from a geographical word for "cave".
Today La Jolla has about 40,000 inhabitants, the numbers having increased appreciably during the last decade.
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Birch Aquarium at Scripps
This aquarium focuses on native marine life of the coastal waters. It is an important tourist attraction and in the area, as well as a prominent research institute.