3 Tips to Find Rooms For Your Wedding Party

Wedding planning can be a chaotic experience, and it helps to have your support system around you. You’ve assembled your closest friends to be in your wedding party and they’ve agreed to help you with anything you need to make the big day perfect. It helps to keep those people close throughout the whole process, but especially as you get dressed and ready for the day.

By keeping your wedding party all at the same accommodations, you’ll have a much easier time getting ready for dress rehearsals, dinners, wedding photos, and the day itself read more here…

3 Reasons to Get Married in La Jolla

You’ve been dreaming of your big day for your whole life — or at least, for as long as you started to picture the rest of your life with your significant other in it. Now it’s on the way, and you need a setting that lives up to that dream. If you live in La Jolla, you’re already well acquainted with the beautiful, romantic scenery to be found in “The Jewel” of San Diego. But maybe you live across the state, or even across the country, and you’re interested in making a whole trip out of your wedding. So why should you get married in La Jolla?

No Rain on Your Parade

When it comes to your wedding, you want everything to go according to plan. If you planning an outdoor wedding or reception only to have it rain that day, it can be a devastating disappointment. If it snows and your distant relatives aren’t able to make it to the church because of traffic or road hazards, you won’t truly be able to celebrate the day with all the people you love. Fortunately, even in December, La Jolla weather is mild and sunny, with highs in the 60s and 70s and few days of rain. Imagine how much better in spring or summer read more here…

Christmas Celebrations in La Jolla

Thinking about celebrating the holidays in La Jolla? Christmas on the beach can be relaxing and refreshing, a welcome break from the colder temperatures in other parts of the country. But just because it’s not likely to snow here doesn’t mean we don’t go all out with our holiday celebrations. From tree lightings to Santa Claus and events all over the community, you’ll find any number of ways to get into the Christmas spirit here in La Jolla.

Seas ‘n’ Greetings

Most of us might not think “aquarium” when we think Christmas, but Birch Aquarium’s “Seas ‘n’ Greetings” event is one of the most fun, festive events of the season, running all through the month of December from 9 am to 5 pm. In that time, you and your family can visit to engage in scavenger hunts, take memorable photographs, or even catch a glimpse of “Scuba Santa” as he explores the various tanks and habitats. After all, Santa’s there for more than just the land-dwelling children at Christmas. The aquarium is decked out in festive decor in order to fully transport you into that holiday state of mind read more here…

La Jolla Beach Spotlight: Windansea

It’s hard to avoid the beach when you vacation in La Jolla. We’re surrounded by not one but several beautiful beaches, all with their own unique attributes and experiences. Windansea Beach in south La Jolla, for instance, is one of the most popular beaches in the area. It’s perfect for surfers, marine biology enthusiasts, and it even has its own claim to fame. Thinking about visiting Windansea beach while you’re here? Here are a few fun facts and things you should know about the place.

Surfing

One of the biggest draws to Windansea Beach is surfing. While the south part of the beach is great for bodyboarding, you can catch some thrilling waves on the northern side. Surfers like the legendary Butch Van Artsdalen, Skip Frye, and Mickey Munoz have all surfed here. There’s also an annual surf competition, Windansea Surf Contest, hosted by Windansea Surf Club, to be found here. Whether you like to surf yourself or watch others ride the big waves, surf lovers have historically loved Windansea and continue to come back. Read more here…

4 Tips to Prepare For Your Day at the Beach

The point of a day at the beach is to find some relaxation and peace of mind. That’s why it’s important to properly plan and prepare your trip beforehand. The last thing you want is to not have enough towels, to get rained off the beach, or to leave with blistering sunburn. Poor planning can lead to more stress and sour the whole day. Fortunately, preparing for your beach vacation is easy enough when you know what to do. Here are a few of our tips. Read more here…

4 Benefits of Working Out On the Beach

Sometimes you just need a vacation from your workout routine.

Taking a beach vacation doesn’t necessarily mean you have to stop working out altogether, but it can mean a change of pace for your workout routine. In fact, one popular change in workout routine for vacationers is working out on the beach. Often at sunrise or early in the morning, this method allows you to keep up with your regular exercise while still feeling relaxed. The beach is suited to all kinds of workout routines, from a morning run to yoga or pilates. And there are several benefits that come specifically from working out on the beach as opposed to a gym or your living room. Read more here…

Finding Sea Glass on the Beach at La Jolla

If you’re a frequent beachgoer, you may have had the experience of noticing something smooth among the sand and reaching down to pick up what looks to be some sort of precious stone. They’re the size of pebbles, colorful, and often translucent. But these aren’t gemstones of any kind. Instead, these stones are called “sea glass” and come from bits of broken glass that fell into the ocean for one reason or another. You may even find some here on the shores of La Jolla. Read more here…