Timing Is Everything - A Calendar of La Jolla Events
Important Travel Information: A Calendar of Events and Weather Information
When planning a trip to La Jolla – or anywhere else – it’s important to be aware of seasonal weather changes. Our community is known for its mild climate, but that doesn’t mean you can comfortably wear a swimsuit on the beach in November. It’s also good to keep in mind “May gray” and “June gloom.”
September is my favorite month in La Jolla because the weather is great and the crowds are gone. I wrote about the advantages of a fall visit for The Dallas Morning News and posted the clip on my website at www.elizabethhansen.net/travelWritingClips/insiders.htm
Special events may also influence your decision. Car guys will definitely want to be here in January for the La Jolla Motor Car Classic. Other folks will want to attend the Rough Water Swim or the Christmas Parade. The calendar below can help you decide when to visit La Jolla.
January - La Jolla Motor Car Classic (http://www.lajollamotorcarclassic.com/). In 2010, this event will take place on Sunday, January 10 from 9am to 3pm.
The annual Buick Invitational at Torrey Pines Golf Course will take place January 25-31, 2010 (http://www.buickinvitational.com/)
February – This is prime whale watching season. Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography conducts twice daily trips with one of their naturalists onboard. http://aquarium.ucsd.edu/Education/Public_Programs/Outdoor_Adventures/Whale_Watching/
March – The Spring Egg Hunt Celebration takes place at the La Jolla Recreation Center, 615 Prospect St. on the day before Easter (858) 552-1658.
April – The La Jolla Half Marathon (http://www.lajollahalfmarathon.com/) will take place on Sunday, April 25, 2010. The race starts at the Del Mar Fairgrounds and follows a scenic route along the coast.
La Jolla’s Mediterranean climate means that in April our gardens burst into bloom. Horticulturally-inclined out-of-towners might want to spend some time driving slowly around town admiring them.
May – The Secret Garden Tour of Old La Jolla (see my April 23, 2009 post below) provides a unique opportunity to visit some of La Jolla’s most interesting home gardens. The event benefits the La Jolla Historical Society (http://www.lajollahistory.org/).
June – Free live concerts at Scripps Park near the La Jolla Cove start at the end of June and run through early September. BYO picnic blanket on Sunday afternoons from 2-4 pm. (http://www.lajollaconcertsbythesea.org/).
The season of the Tony-Award winning La Jolla Playhouse starts in June and runs through the end of the year (http://www.lajollaplayhouse.com/)
La Jolla Festival of the Arts (http://www.lajollaartfestival.org/) is a two-day event of art, food, music, and more. Sponsored by the Torrey Pines Kiwanis Club, the event benefits disabled San Diegans.
July – This is when the really wonderful summer weather starts. Don’t miss the Fourth of July fireworks at The La Jolla Cove.
August – Whether you want to surf, kayak, swim, or just laze in the sand, this is high season at the beach. Nothing beats summer in La Jolla.
September – The La Jolla Rough Water Swim (http://www.ljrws.com/) is a sight to behold. See my July 7, 2008 post below. This year the race will take place on September 13.
October – If you’re in town for Halloween and choosing a spot for dinner, I’d recommend Barbarella Restaurant & Bar at 2171 Avenida De La Playa (858) 454-7373. Host Barbara Beltaire goes all out with spooky decorations.
When planning a trip to La Jolla – or anywhere else – it’s important to be aware of seasonal weather changes. Our community is known for its mild climate, but that doesn’t mean you can comfortably wear a swimsuit on the beach in November. It’s also good to keep in mind “May gray” and “June gloom.”
September is my favorite month in La Jolla because the weather is great and the crowds are gone. I wrote about the advantages of a fall visit for The Dallas Morning News and posted the clip on my website at www.elizabethhansen.net/travelWritingClips/insiders.htm
Special events may also influence your decision. Car guys will definitely want to be here in January for the La Jolla Motor Car Classic. Other folks will want to attend the Rough Water Swim or the Christmas Parade. The calendar below can help you decide when to visit La Jolla.
January - La Jolla Motor Car Classic (http://www.lajollamotorcarclassic.com/). In 2010, this event will take place on Sunday, January 10 from 9am to 3pm.
The annual Buick Invitational at Torrey Pines Golf Course will take place January 25-31, 2010 (http://www.buickinvitational.com/)
February – This is prime whale watching season. Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography conducts twice daily trips with one of their naturalists onboard. http://aquarium.ucsd.edu/Education/Public_Programs/Outdoor_Adventures/Whale_Watching/
March – The Spring Egg Hunt Celebration takes place at the La Jolla Recreation Center, 615 Prospect St. on the day before Easter (858) 552-1658.
April – The La Jolla Half Marathon (http://www.lajollahalfmarathon.com/) will take place on Sunday, April 25, 2010. The race starts at the Del Mar Fairgrounds and follows a scenic route along the coast.
La Jolla’s Mediterranean climate means that in April our gardens burst into bloom. Horticulturally-inclined out-of-towners might want to spend some time driving slowly around town admiring them.
May – The Secret Garden Tour of Old La Jolla (see my April 23, 2009 post below) provides a unique opportunity to visit some of La Jolla’s most interesting home gardens. The event benefits the La Jolla Historical Society (http://www.lajollahistory.org/).
June – Free live concerts at Scripps Park near the La Jolla Cove start at the end of June and run through early September. BYO picnic blanket on Sunday afternoons from 2-4 pm. (http://www.lajollaconcertsbythesea.org/).
The season of the Tony-Award winning La Jolla Playhouse starts in June and runs through the end of the year (http://www.lajollaplayhouse.com/)
La Jolla Festival of the Arts (http://www.lajollaartfestival.org/) is a two-day event of art, food, music, and more. Sponsored by the Torrey Pines Kiwanis Club, the event benefits disabled San Diegans.
July – This is when the really wonderful summer weather starts. Don’t miss the Fourth of July fireworks at The La Jolla Cove.
August – Whether you want to surf, kayak, swim, or just laze in the sand, this is high season at the beach. Nothing beats summer in La Jolla.
September – The La Jolla Rough Water Swim (http://www.ljrws.com/) is a sight to behold. See my July 7, 2008 post below. This year the race will take place on September 13.
October – If you’re in town for Halloween and choosing a spot for dinner, I’d recommend Barbarella Restaurant & Bar at 2171 Avenida De La Playa (858) 454-7373. Host Barbara Beltaire goes all out with spooky decorations.
If you're a diver and you'd rather catch your dinner, note that spiny lobster season opens October 3 and runs through March 17, 2010.
November – The annual San Diego Jewish Book Fair, one of the top Jewish literacy events in the nation, will take place November 5-12, 2009 at the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center, 4126 Executive Drive. (858) 457-3030. (http://www.lfcc.org/)
December – Join locals at the very family-friendly La Jolla Christmas Parade & Holiday Festival (http://www.ljparade.com/) on December 6, 2009.
November – The annual San Diego Jewish Book Fair, one of the top Jewish literacy events in the nation, will take place November 5-12, 2009 at the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center, 4126 Executive Drive. (858) 457-3030. (http://www.lfcc.org/)
December – Join locals at the very family-friendly La Jolla Christmas Parade & Holiday Festival (http://www.ljparade.com/) on December 6, 2009.
And keep in mind that visitors are welcome at any of these events. There's nothing we La Jollans like more than showing off our community. The important thing is that you enjoy yourself.
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