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“The Jewel” by the sea, La Jolla is renowned for its myriad dining options as well as its stunning stretches of beach

Chefs are bringing bold, creative caviar moments to unexpected menus

Nowadays, all of us can have "champagne wishes and caviar dreams"

New, Now, Next: Dining Edition 2025

With recent restaurant debuts and tasting events to fill your culinary calendar, San Diego’s food landscape is more exciting than ever

Channeling old-world charm with modern sophistication, The Whaling Bar’s second act features the beloved 20-foot Wing Howard The Whale’s Last Stand mural, preserved in four pieces

Dining Review: The Whaling Bar

Next-level drinks and inventive cuisine make this establishment at La Jolla’s iconic La Valencia Hotel the place to be

Dining Review: Le Coq

Discover inventive twists inspired by chef Tara Monsod’s experiences in Parisian kitchens

Wild Isles Salmon: Indian spice aioli, kumquats, roasted baby carrots, Marcona almonds (center) with Crab Salad: Valencia Pride mango, carrots, sprouts, radish, citrus dressing, and a Premium Old Fashioned

Dining Review: George’s at the Cove

The restaurant celebrates its 40th anniversary and focuses on where the La Jolla stalwart is right now

Wine, Dine, and Shine in The Jewel

La Jolla restaurant highlights and staycation tips

Mid-century-era images capture the timeless glory of La Valencia and its beloved Whaling Bar, including its famed booths, while an ad campaign slogan encapsulates its position as the neighborhood hotspot

The Whaling Bar Returns to La Valencia Hotel

La Jolla's iconic Pink Lady answers the call for a classic to rise again

With a colorful mural running the length of the south wall, Paradisaea’s dining room provides a feast for both the eyes and the stomach

Dining Review: Paradisaea

Fine fare and a fancifully fun motif in Bird Rock's Piano Building

New, Now, Next: The Dining Edition 2023

Debuts, events, and what’s to come on the San Diego culinary scene

La Jolla’s Ambrogio by Acquerello reaches for more stars

Michelin Star Chef Silvio Salmoiraghi and Chef-Partner Choi Cheolhyeok expertly blend the traditional flavors of Milan, Italy with the exoticism of Pacific Asian influences

Where to Ring in 2023 in San Diego

These 10 restaurants throughout the county still have (a few!) reservations open

Dining Review: Marisi

The owners of the popular Puesto Mexican restaurants introduce a standout new Italian concept in La Jolla

Lounge at The Marine Room’s Champagne and caviar with truffles with view of the pacific ocean at sunset behind it

Dining Review: Lounge at The Marine Room on La Jolla’s coast

La Jolla’s restaurant on the water features a luxe new lounge, sustainable menu, and impeccable bar

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Chefs are bringing bold, creative caviar moments to unexpected menus

Nowadays, all of us can have "champagne wishes and caviar dreams"

New, Now, Next: Dining Edition 2025

With recent restaurant debuts and tasting events to fill your culinary calendar, San Diego’s food landscape is more exciting than ever

Jun. 14 —

The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center

Pointeworks II — Ballet Nights

Nonprofit professional ballet company Pointeworks returns to La Jolla with a one-night-only performance that brings together dancers from top ballet companies across the country, including Philadelphia Ballet, Texas Ballet Theater, New York City Ballet, Cincinnati Ballet, and Ballet Arizona.