La Jolla History

La Jolla became incorporated as part of San Diego in 1850. However, there were no permanent settlers in this section of town until In 1869, brothers Daniel and Samuel Sizer each bought an 80 acre plot of land off of today's La Jolla Blvd. The La Jolla land sold for what amounted to $1.25 an acre- land which would be more than $1.25 million an acre today.  Like the Sizer brothers, Frank Botsford purchased a plot of land, but Mr. Botsford also went a step further. He was the first to develop La Jolla property, earning his title as "the father of La Jolla." With the help of George Heald, who purchased one-quarter interest of this property, Frank Botsford surveyed and subdivided the land.Frank Terrill Botsford arrived by boat in 1886 and described La Jolla as simply "magnificent." Mr. Botsford was the first person credited with developing property in La Jolla and was later referred to as the "Father of La Jolla" because of this. Botsford acquired investors including George Heald, and subdivided the property.  Botsford subsequently auctioned off the pieces of land.                             

Philanthropist Ellen Browning Scripps moved to La Jolla in 1896. In 1924, while recovering from a broken hip, she became interested in medicine and founded Scripps Hospital and Scripps Metabolic Clinic. These organizations eventually became The Scripps Research Institute, and two of the core providers now comprising Scripps Health—Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla and Scripps Clinic. Scripps 1915 residence is now the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, La Jolla, California 

Scripps died in La Jolla in 1932 at the age of 95, and her ashes were scattered.

La Jolla Today

This trendy beach town of La Jolla is known for it's beauty and artistic charm. La Jolla has so much to offer with it's natural beauty of the famous La Jolla Cove. Considered one of the most beautiful beaches in Southern California known for it's swimming, snorkling and scuba diving. The Cove has been said to have the clearest water along the Southern California Coastline.

Ellen Browning Scripps Park

Most photographed spot in San Diego according to AAA Magazine, this is a very popular spot for weddings

Dine for lunch or dinner at Georges at the Cove for a spectacular La Jolla Cove view! Voted San Diego's Best Service and Best Dining with a View for 2009. Daily Happy Hour from 3PM -7PM. Neighboring Georges for a fine Italian dining experience and gorgeous views visit the award winning Trattoria Acqua on the Cove. USA Today voted Trattoria Acqua as a Top 10 Italian Dining Destinations in America!

La Jolla is known for it's beauty and charm. You can find many The art galleries feature contemporary fine art and traditional fine art, glass art, prints, sculpture, fine art photography and other types of visual art. If you are interested in collecting art or would like to purchase art, these are art galleries located in La Jolla...

Africa & Beyond
Alcala Gallery
The Artful Soul
Bartram Gallery
Charles Hecht Galleries
Contemporary Fine Arts Gallery
Cosmopolitan Fine Arts
Fingerhut Gallery of La Jolla
Galeria Jan
Hallmark Gallery
Joseph Bellows Gallery
K Nathan Gallery
La Jolla Art Association

La Jolla FiberArts
La Jolla FiberArts is the premier textile art gallery in the San Diego area since 1997.
Representing over 40 American fiber artists, the gallery features exhibitions throughout the year, as well as a regular offering of art quilts, weavings, Shibori, wearable art, basketry and beaded jewelry.
Open seven days a week. 7644 Girard Avenue, La Jolla, CA 92037, Telephone: (858) 454-6732


Los Manos Del Artesano
Madison Gallery
Molloy Gallery
Morrison Hotel Gallery
Prospect Place Fine Art
Quint Contemporary Art
Renoir Fine Art
Siamak Art Gallery
Tasende Gallery

 

Buy Local San Diego Produce

Visiting La Jolla's Certified Farmers' Markets (CFM) in San Diego County allows you to experience agriculture. Farmers' Markets provide venues for farmers to sell directly to consumers and supports small farming operations.

La Jolla Open Aire Market

Every Sunday: 9 am -1 pm

Girard & Genter- SW corner of La Jolla Elementary School
La Jolla, California 92037
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Manager: Darcy Young
Email: darcylyoung@gmail.com
Phone: (858) 454-1699
Website: www.lajollamarket.com/ 

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