Venetian's Guidebook
Food Scene
Here are some nearby and highly recommended restaurants.
In Clairemont, about 4 miles or 10 minutes. One of the top rated places and reasonably priced meals. Try the 3 entrée combo meal to get a taste of it all.
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Bombay Coast Indian Cuisine
4705 Clairemont DrIn Clairemont, about 4 miles or 10 minutes. One of the top rated places and reasonably priced meals. Try the 3 entrée combo meal to get a taste of it all.
In the UTC Westfield Mall, walking distance three blocks, about 10 minutes. Authentic and very good value Mediterranean food.
Panini Kabob Grill - Westfield UTC
In the UTC Westfield Mall, walking distance three blocks, about 10 minutes. Authentic and very good value Mediterranean food.
Blue Ocean Sushi & Grill
In the UTC Westfield Mall, walking distance three blocks, about 10 minutes.
In the UTC Westfield Mall, walking distance three blocks, about 10 minutes. Mexican Fine dining and lively for drinks at night.
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Javier's La Jolla
4301 La Jolla Village DrIn the UTC Westfield Mall, walking distance three blocks, about 10 minutes. Mexican Fine dining and lively for drinks at night.
In the UTC Westfield Mall, walking distance three blocks, about 10 minutes. American food and drinks open late.
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Eureka!
4353 La Jolla Village DrIn the UTC Westfield Mall, walking distance three blocks, about 10 minutes. American food and drinks open late.
In UTC at the Shops at La Jolla Village Village, approximately one mile, 5 minute drive, walking distance 10 minutes.
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
In UTC at the Shops at La Jolla Village Village, approximately one mile, 5 minute drive, walking distance 10 minutes.
In UTC at the Shops at La Jolla Village Village, approximately one mile, 5 minute drive, walking distance 10 minutes.
CAVA
In UTC at the Shops at La Jolla Village Village, approximately one mile, 5 minute drive, walking distance 10 minutes.
In UTC at the Shops at La Jolla Village Village, approximately one mile, 5 minute drive, walking distance 10 minutes.
Kinoyume Sushi and Grill
8843 Villa La Jolla DrIn UTC at the Shops at La Jolla Village Village, approximately one mile, 5 minute drive, walking distance 10 minutes.
In UTC at the Shops at La Jolla Village Village, approximately one mile, 5 minute drive, walking distance 10 minutes.
Rubio's Coastal Grill
In UTC at the Shops at La Jolla Village Village, approximately one mile, 5 minute drive, walking distance 10 minutes.
In UTC at the Shops at La Jolla Village Village, approximately one mile, 5 minute drive, walking distance 10 minutes.
The Melt
In UTC at the Shops at La Jolla Village Village, approximately one mile, 5 minute drive, walking distance 10 minutes.
In Del Mar, fine dining Mediterranean food near the beach, 15 minutes or 9 miles.
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Beeside Balcony
1201 Camino Del MarIn Del Mar, fine dining Mediterranean food near the beach, 15 minutes or 9 miles.
In Del Mar, fine dining Peruvian seafood and steak restaurant, 15 minutes or 9 miles.
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Coya Peruvian Secret
1140 Camino Del MarIn Del Mar, fine dining Peruvian seafood and steak restaurant, 15 minutes or 9 miles.
Second location in La Jolla cove, fine dining Mediterranean cuisine, 15 minutes or 5 miles.
Beeside Balcony
Second location in La Jolla cove, fine dining Mediterranean cuisine, 15 minutes or 5 miles.
Rubio's Coastal Grill
Birdseye Rooftop Restaurant and Bar
In La Jolla cove, seafood dining cuisine, 15 minutes or 5 miles.
Bar and night scene
In the UTC Westfield Mall, walking distance three blocks, about 10 minutes. Old-world decor & oak-clad walls give this hidden cocktail bar a sense of mystery & opulence.
Make a reservation for this speakeasy bar
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Raised by Wolves
4301 La Jolla Village DrIn the UTC Westfield Mall, walking distance three blocks, about 10 minutes. Old-world decor & oak-clad walls give this hidden cocktail bar a sense of mystery & opulence.
Make a reservation for this speakeasy bar
In the UTC Westfield Mall, walking distance three blocks, about 10 minutes.
The Wine Bar by The Winery Restaurant
4301 La Jolla Village DriveIn the UTC Westfield Mall, walking distance three blocks, about 10 minutes.
The Lafayette Hotel, Swim Club & Bungalows
2223 El Cajon BlvdSightseeing
In UTC Westfield Mall is walking distance two blocks, less than 10 minutes. Ice skating rink open for ice skating. Parking is validated for 4 hours if you ice skate.
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UTC Ice
4545 La Jolla Village DriveIn UTC Westfield Mall is walking distance two blocks, less than 10 minutes. Ice skating rink open for ice skating. Parking is validated for 4 hours if you ice skate.
In La Jolla Black's Beach is a 10 minute hike down from here and plenty of free parking. NOTE this is a clothing optional beach.
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Torrey Pines Gliderport
2800 Torrey Pines Scenic DrIn La Jolla Black's Beach is a 10 minute hike down from here and plenty of free parking. NOTE this is a clothing optional beach.
Torrey Pines State Reserve
12600 North Torrey Pines RoadIn La Jolla. Our favorite hike
Birch Aquarium at Scripps
2300 Expedition WayLa Jolla Playhouse
2910 La Jolla Village DrView a play right nearby at the UCSD campus
View point
Beautiful scenic views of La Jolla
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Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial
6905 La Jolla Scenic Dr SView point
Beautiful scenic views of La Jolla
You can pick up at UTC is two blocks from to us. You can also pick it up at Nobel drive, about 13 minute walk or UTC Mall.
For the trolley, Santa Fe Depot is the stop for walking the pier.
Seaport village, Convention Center and Gaslamp are nice places/stops of downtown.
Fashion Valley is the other large mall, second nicest after the UTC Mall.
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UTC Transit Center station
4545 La Jolla Village DrYou can pick up at UTC is two blocks from to us. You can also pick it up at Nobel drive, about 13 minute walk or UTC Mall.
For the trolley, Santa Fe Depot is the stop for walking the pier.
Seaport village, Convention Center and Gaslamp are nice places/stops of downtown.
Fashion Valley is the other large mall, second nicest after the UTC Mall.
Balboa Park Visitors Center
1549 El PradoIn downtown San Diego along the harbor. Nice walking spot as well.
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Seaport Village
849 W Harbor DrIn downtown San Diego along the harbor. Nice walking spot as well.
This is where you can view the seals. there is a nice easy walking trail along the ocean line.
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La Jolla Cove
1100 Coast BlvdThis is where you can view the seals. there is a nice easy walking trail along the ocean line.
Outdoor amusement park. Free entry and free parking. This is along Mission Beach that connects on the beach walk to Pacific Beach.
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Belmont Park
3146 Mission BlvdOutdoor amusement park. Free entry and free parking. This is along Mission Beach that connects on the beach walk to Pacific Beach.
In Point Loma, nice place to walk and enjoy a sunset. About 20 minutes, 12 miles away.
Sunset Cliffs Coastal Trail (Linear Park)
In Point Loma, nice place to walk and enjoy a sunset. About 20 minutes, 12 miles away.
Near downtown, there are lots of restaurants and some dessert. There are some music nights, check schedule.
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Little Italy
Near downtown, there are lots of restaurants and some dessert. There are some music nights, check schedule.
There is free parking at the Ralph's groceries store downtown if you purchase something.
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Gaslamp Quarter
There is free parking at the Ralph's groceries store downtown if you purchase something.
SeaWorld San Diego
500 Sea World Dr.San Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo DrSan Diego Zoo Safari Park
15500 San Pasqual Valley RdIn North county Encintas
Also known as a yogi center of San Diego
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Meditationsgärten
215 W K StIn North county Encintas
Also known as a yogi center of San Diego
Fisherman's Landing
2838 Garrison StIn Point Loma. Fresh catch and boating tours.
LEGOLAND California
One Legoland DrIn Carlsbad, amusement park
Del Mar Fairgrounds
In Chula Vista amusement park. Approximately 30 minutes or 26 miles to this children theme park
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Sesamstraßenplatz
100 Sesame RdIn Chula Vista amusement park. Approximately 30 minutes or 26 miles to this children theme park
Beach
In our opinion the best overall hike, views, and not too difficult with restroom facilities.
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Torrey Pines State Beach
In our opinion the best overall hike, views, and not too difficult with restroom facilities.
At La Jolla Shores,
Views, walk, surfing and restaurants.
Kid friendly and full size playground, bathrooms and showers on the beach.
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La Jolla Shores Hotel
8110 Camino Del OroAt La Jolla Shores,
Views, walk, surfing and restaurants.
Kid friendly and full size playground, bathrooms and showers on the beach.
Refined Californian-style brunch & lunch served inside or on a snazzy, eco-chic oceanside patio.
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Caroline's Seaside Cafe
Kennel WayRefined Californian-style brunch & lunch served inside or on a snazzy, eco-chic oceanside patio.
Connects to La Jolla Shores. Also a surfer's beach. About 10 minute walk down steps from Torrey Pines Gliderport. Note this is a clothing optional beach and only two restrooms not that accessible.
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Black’s Beach
Connects to La Jolla Shores. Also a surfer's beach. About 10 minute walk down steps from Torrey Pines Gliderport. Note this is a clothing optional beach and only two restrooms not that accessible.
Mission Beach
3000 Mission BoulevardThe best beach boardwalk connecting to Pacific Beach.
Pacific Beach
The best beach boardwalk connecting to Mission Beach.
Ozeanstrand
1850 Ocean Front StFamous Hotel del Coronado. When the hotel opened in 1888, it was the single largest resort hotel in the world. It has hosted presidents, royalty, and celebrities through the years.
It is one of the few surviving examples of an American architectural genre: the wooden Victorian beach resort. It is the second largest wooden structure in the United States (after the Tillamook Air Museum in Tillamook, Oregon) and was designated a California Historical Landmark in 1970 and a National Historic Landmark in 1977.
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Coronado
Famous Hotel del Coronado. When the hotel opened in 1888, it was the single largest resort hotel in the world. It has hosted presidents, royalty, and celebrities through the years.
It is one of the few surviving examples of an American architectural genre: the wooden Victorian beach resort. It is the second largest wooden structure in the United States (after the Tillamook Air Museum in Tillamook, Oregon) and was designated a California Historical Landmark in 1970 and a National Historic Landmark in 1977.
Windansea Beach
Neptune PlSurfers beach. In La Jolla next nearby Pacific Beach.
Grocery stores
In UTC at the Shops at La Jolla Village Village, approximately one mile, 5 minute drive, walking distance 10 minutes.
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Whole Foods Market
8825 Villa La Jolla DrIn UTC at the Shops at La Jolla Village Village, approximately one mile, 5 minute drive, walking distance 10 minutes.
In UTC La Jolla Village Square, approximately one mile, 5 minute drive, walking distance 10 minutes in the Ralph's and Trader Joes shopping center
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Ralphs
8657 Villa La Jolla DrIn UTC La Jolla Village Square, approximately one mile, 5 minute drive, walking distance 10 minutes in the Ralph's and Trader Joes shopping center
In UTC La Jolla Village Square, approximately one mile, 5 minute drive, walking distance 10 minutes in the Ralph's and Trader Joes shopping center
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Trader Joe's
1640 Garnet AveIn UTC La Jolla Village Square, approximately one mile, 5 minute drive, walking distance 10 minutes in the Ralph's and Trader Joes shopping center
Vons
1702 Garnet AveOne block away walking distance in the Vons's shopping center.
Shopping mall
In the UTC Westfield Mall, walking distance three blocks, about 5 minutes. There is an ice skating rink that validateis for four hours.
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UTC Ice
4545 La Jolla Village DriveIn the UTC Westfield Mall, walking distance three blocks, about 5 minutes. There is an ice skating rink that validateis for four hours.
Fashion Valley
7007 Friars Rd