Translated, La Jolla means “the jewel”, which is an apt name for a splendid and beautiful town full of blue water. One of California’s best oceanside towns, La Jolla is also home to many of the best beaches in the state.

When you visit, you’ll notice that there are many things to do. If you’re looking for something to do, here are 5 great things to occupy your time:
1. Beaches – When you hear that San Diego has great beaches, it’s the truth. La Jolla Cave, La Jolla Shores, and Windansea are the best in San Diego, and possibly even the state.
2. Birch Aquarium – Although it’s a small aquarium, it’s packed with a lot of interesting stuff and best of all – it won’t wear you out.
3. La Jolla Playhouse – This theater company is highly known around the world.
4. Walking tour – Hike Bike Kayak will offer you a splendid one hour tour that focuses on the beauty and splendor of the La Jolla Coast and the history of the city.
5. Kayaking – The Hike Bike Kayak company also offers a tour of the La Jolla sea caves, with no experience required.

A weekend trip to La Jolla is an excellent time to enjoy a leisurely brunch. The Cottage serves great cuisine in a beach bungalow atmosphere, while the Marine Room at the Sea Lodge was voted the best Sunday brunch in the area several times in a row. If you’re looking for a simple breakfast, with great views and few tourists, follow Coast Blvd. to the Goldfish Point Cafe.

For a getaway for the weekend, La Jolla is a hard place to beat. There’s plenty to do here, with the beaches in the summer. If you visit on hot days, you’ll spend a majority of your time on the beaches – and loving every minute of it. For a getaway for the weekend, La Jolla is a hard place to beat.

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Smaller and more intimate than other aquariums, the Birch Aquarium is one place where you can get close to all of the animals, and still take your time to simply enjoy being there.

Due to its intimacy, adults and children alike are energized by the aquarium. You can watch an octopus flow up and down the glass, or watch a jellyfish move slowly through the water. This is an excellent thrill, for everyone in your family.

The most popular exhibit at the Birch Aquarium is the sea horse exhibit. It offers many different species, from the tiny miniature sea horses that are under an inch tall, to the taller and more amazing sea dragons.

The many interactive exhibits at the aquarium will help you lean the history of oceanography. By taking a simulated trip in a deep water submersible, you’ll learn the wonders and oddities of the deep ocean, even though it may move a bit too slow for smaller children. Children of all ages enjoy the exhibits that illustrate how the ocean products appear in every day items.

If you are planning to take pictures of the exhibits, be aware of the glass and the reflections. If you can, move in close (around a foot away) and set your flash to a 45 degree angle. Make sure that you don’t get too wrapped up in taking photo’s inside the aquarium – as you may end up missing the show going on outside.

If you are visiting La Jolla as a vacation or if you live there, the Birch Aquarium is worth a visit. There are some amazing exhibits here, with something for everyone. You can spend hours and hours here, making it one place you shouldn’t hesitate to check out. The most popular exhibit at the Birch Aquarium is the sea horse exhibit.

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