La Jolla, California: A Coastal Jewel

by Roberta Murphy

La Jolla Cove

Some cities are the embodiment of luxury,and La Jolla, California is no exception.

La Jolla is a paradise for both the traveller and the resident. Sitting just north of San Diego, it offers a spectacular coastline with heart-stopping views. Add to the natural beauty a charming village, upscale shopping, fine 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 Spaniards call it.

Without a doubt, La Jolla real estate is expensive—and luxury buyers from all over the world would like to La Valencia Hotelown here. With a population of 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 breathtaking in the world and range from the ever-beautiful and seal-populated La Jolla Cove, to the craggy cliffs at Black’s Beach, the sandy expanses at La Jolla Shores and the tidepools at WindandSea. All offer stunning beauty and year-round photographic opportunities.La Jolla Homes on Hillside

La Jolla real estate prices perched 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. La Jolla’s 92037 zip code has 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 moves to quality. And La Jolla is a precious jewel in the world of real estate,

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

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. The following links may provide some 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

 

 

 

 

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