The community of La Jolla lies within the boundaries of the City of San Diego, but it's location 14 miles north of downtown San Diego and population of about 38,000, has helped it establish it's own identity as a small town refuge from the big city. La Jolla actually has over a dozen neighborhoods each with its own character. There are theories linking the origin of the name, "La Jolla" to the Spanish word, "la joya" which means the jewel, and to the Indian word for "cave".

The La Jolla village area has been compared to the Italian Riviera, and "Prospect Street", to the famous, "Rodeo Drive". The village is a true treasure and La Jolla is one of California's most elegant, scenic and exclusive communities with seven miles of serpentine shoreline, beaches, exquisite views, majestic caves, and fabulous shopping.

The La Jolla shores and and La Jolla farms area has many world class attractions and organizations. From medical research, to oceanography to beautiful cliff ocean views, this area of La Jolla is simply stunning. La Jolla Is home to the University of California at San Diego (UCSD), The Scripps Institute of Oceanography, The Salk Institute, The Steven Birch Aquarium, and is well known as a center for medical and scientific research.

The Nautilus and Bird rock area of La Jolla has its own commercial district along La Jolla Boulevard. It is an area world famous for its surfing, and is popular with younger as well as older residents. Famous beaches include Wind and Sea, Bird Rock and several others. The lifestyle in this area is relaxed and the area has attached and rental housing as well as beautiful custom homes. The area is currently undergoing a major reconstruction.

Mt. Soledad is one of the finest areas of La Jolla and provides tremendous residential real estate value. It is quite a large area and contains many fine residences with panoramic views of the city and ocean. This area of La Jolla contains the Mt. Soledad Memorial Cross within the Soledad Natural Park and on the western edge is the La Jolla Country Club. The many winding streets include La Jolla Mesa Drive, Nautilus Street and Soledad Mt. Road.

Below are links to La Jolla area schools. Click here for other general area information.