Within the reserve, some of California's most fascinating marine life is allowed to flourish, unharmed by man or animal. Swimmers, scuba divers and snorkelers come here from afar to examine nature at its purest. According to La Jolla Realtor Peter Toner, many homes in La Jolla attempt to bring the outdoors indoors, due to the region's spectacular landscape and climate. Construction is predominantly timber-framed, Toner says, and most homes have exteriors made of either stucco or timber siding. While shingle roofs remain common, Spanish tile roofs are gaining popularity.
Basements are very rare.
The La Jolla Playhouse, a theater founded by actors Gregory Peck, Dorothy McGuire and Mel Ferrer, has been recognized with a Tony Award. The La Jolla Chamber Music Society holds performances throughout the year during its Celebrity Series, Discovery Series, SummerFest Series and Sherwood Series. The Robb Report recently listed La Jolla among the United States' top 10 best towns in which to live. It was the only town recognized in California, a state with such destinations as Carmel, Sausalito and Big Sur. That distinction speaks for itself.