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La Jolla, California: The Coastal Jewel

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Managing Real Estate Broker with San Diego Previews Real Estate CA BRE# 01101958

La Jolla CoveLa Jolla, California is a paradise for both the traveller and the resident. Sitting on the prime northern edge of San Diego, La Jolla offers a spectacular coastline with heart-stopping views. Add to the natural beauty a charming village, top-tier shopping, dining and lodging, a top-ranked university (UCSD) and medical school-along with a climate that is arguably the best on earth-and you have The Jewel, or La Jolla, as the Spaniards call it.

No doubt, La Jolla real estate is expensive--and luxury buyers from all over the world would like to La Valencia Hotelown here and many do.  With a population hovering around 35,000, there is a strong sense of community pride and connection with the outdoors, which averages a balmy 74 degrees. La Jolla beaches are some of the most lovely in the world and range from the ever-beautiful La Jolla Cove, to the craggy cliffs at Black's Beach, the sandy expanses at La Jolla Shores and the tidepools at Windansea. All offer stunning beauty and photographic opportunities.

La Jolla real estate prices stood at a median of $663,000 in 2000--and have since ballooned to over $1.4 million median, with average prices for a La Jolla single family home standing at over $1.8 million as of April 1, 2007, wilth some of the shortest market times in the county (63 days)-in spite of bubble blogging to the contrary. It might also be remembered that when times get tough, wise money flees to quality. And La Jolla is a world jewel.

Bishop's School Lawn ClassWhat about day-to-day life in La Jolla? It's a university town, it's a world class destination, and it's heaven for local residents. Aside from the cultural offerings, the shopping, the beaches and the dining opportunities, there are also wonderful educational choices for families. The schools in La Jolla, both public and private, are very highly regarded:

Public Schools

La Jolla Elementary School, 1111 Marine Street, La Jolla, 92037
Bird Rock Elementary School,  5731 La Jolla Hermosa Ave, La Jolla, 92037
Torrey Pines Elementary School, 8750 Cliffridge Ave., La Jolla 92037

Muirlands Middle School, 1056 Nautilus Street, La Jolla, 92037
La Jolla High School, 750 Nautilus Street (corner of Nautilus and Fay), La Jolla, 92037

Private Schools

Stella Maris Academy, 7654 Herschel Ave., La Jolla 92037
The Children's School, 2225 Torrey Pines Lane, La Jolla 92037
All Hallows Academy, 2390 Nautilus Ave., La Jolla 92037
Delphi Academy, 7527 Cuvier St., La Jolla 92037
The Gillespie School, 7380 Girard Ave., La Jolla 92037
La Jolla Country Day School, 9490 Genesee Ave., La Jolla, 92037
The Bishop's School, 7607 La Jolla Blvd., La Jolla, 92037

Many are interested in La Jolla real estate and investment opportunities there. The following links may provide some research assistance:

La Jolla and North San Diego County Market Report
La Jolla and San Diego Home Sale Statistics
San Diego Real Estate
Search La Jolla Real Estate and MLS

 

Comments (3)

Lynda Eisenmann
Preferred Home Brokers - Brea, CA
Broker Associate ,CRS,GRI,SRES, Brea,CA, Orange Co

Hi Roberta,

Thanks so much for sharing info on this beautiful place, one of my favorites in CA. You live in a world of spectacular beauty!

Apr 25, 2007 02:04 PM
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Michelle Cantlin
I grew up in San Diego and I used to go to La Jolla.  It is a beautiful place.  I loved it there by the beach. 
Apr 25, 2007 02:06 PM
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Roberta Murphy
San Diego Previews Real Estate - Carlsbad, CA
Carlsbad Real Estate and Homes

Lynda and Michelle: I agree with you both. They only drawback is the traffic during rush hour and on weekends,

Apr 25, 2007 04:25 PM