In evening, residents and visitors stroll a beach promenade and watch the sun make a golden departure. Yes, some parts are. Many parts are just very nice. Overall, it's a pleasing city. Crime not tracked by FBI but the demographics and police-beat statistics say very low.
Cops patrol some streets on bicycles.
La Jolla High School posts academic rankings in the 90th percentiles, as might be expected. La Jolla Elementary lands in 80th percentiles, which might seem low given the demographics. But the San Diego School District encourages kids to transfer out of neighborhood schools. National pass rate is 70 percent. La Jolla High and Muirlands Middle schools field special science programs that in 1995 won top honors in the state competition.