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La Jolla / San Diego Area Attractions

A Breathtaking Hotel Near La Jolla Beaches, Attractions, and Recreation

Those who want to venture beyond the doors of the Grande Colonial Hotel in La Jolla will discover a mecca of shopping, sightseeing and recreation made all the better by the picturesque vantage points and gifted good looks of this beach town overlooking the Pacific Ocean. There are many things to do in La Jolla, on the beach, in town, or miles offshore. Within walking distance, or a short 5- to 10-minute drive, are some of the region's famous visitor attractions.

Right outside the front door is downtown La Jolla, California, an attraction unto itself. Exploring La Jolla can consume the better part of any vacation, but the sightseeing doesn't end there. Within 30-40 minutes are dozens of sights and attractions, ranging from whale-watching ocean excursions to trips south of the border to Tijuana, Mexico.

Enjoy the many attractions in the city where fun activities abound...all within easy walking or driving distance from our legendary La Jolla hotel resort:

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La Jolla, CA:


54° F, SOME CLOUDS
Five Day Forecast:
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Sunday High: 70° Low: 50°
Monday High: 72° Low: 53°
Tuesday High: 65° Low: 52°
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Grande Colonial Recommendations

Helpful Links:
La Jolla by the Sea
San Diego Convention & Visitors Bureau
La Jolla Visitor Guide

Sights & Visitor Attractions (in San Diego):
Balboa Park
Legoland California
Old Town San Diego State Historic Park
San Diego Zoo
San Diego Zoo's Safari Park (formerly the San Diego Wild Animal Park)
Sea World

The Birch Aquarium at Scripps
Tijuana, Mexico
USS Midway

Sights & Visitor Attractions (in Southern California and within driving distance):
Disneyland (86 miles)
Knott's Berry Farm (93 miles)
Universal Studios (108 miles)
Hollywood (118 miles)
Six Flags Magic Mountain (146 miles)

Arts & Entertainment and Galleries:
Athenaeum Music & Arts Library
La Jolla Historical Society
La Jolla Playhouse
Museum of Contemporary Art
Images of Nature Gallery

Shopping:
Fashion Valley
Horton Plaza
Mission Valley
Seaport Village
Westfield UTC
Village of La Jolla

Here's a glimpse of the San Diego area attractions awaiting your arrival.

Attractions
Aquariums
Art Museums
Beaches
Best of the City
Great Views
Historic Sites
History Museums
Outdoor Activities
Parks
Sightseeing
Theme Parks
Tours and Excursions
Zoos

Events
Best of the City

Nightlife
Bars
Best of the City
Dance Clubs
Live Entertainment
Live Music
Lounge

Restaurants
American
Asian
Best of the City
Breakfast
Brunch
Californian
French
Italian
Latin American
Lunch
Mexican
Seafood
Steakhouse
Sushi

Shopping
Art Galleries
Best of the City
Gift Stores
Malls
Men's Stores
Shopping Centers
Shopping Malls and Centers
Specialty Shops
Women's Stores

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If you have any questions about these recommendations or need assistance with tickets, directions or general information, please don’t hesitate to stop by our front desk or concierge desk. We’re more than happy to help you plan your itinerary.

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