La Jolla is a unique mix of business, recreation and breathtaking scenery . Home to a culturally diverse, highly educated community from all parts of the globe, many are drawn to the area by its links to the large number of academic and scientific resources. Roads were planned so as many homes as possible could take advantage of the stunning views. Most of the areas adjacent to the coast or within quarter or half of a mile of the ocean are flat or gently sloping with limited view potential. Looking back the other way from La Jolla Shores toward La Jolla Village and the cove.
Mission Bay is to the left.
Torrey Pines Golf Course - home to the Buick Invitational Torrey Pines is long recognized as one of the nation s premier municipal golf facilities. It is a golfer s paradise , bounded by mountains to the north and the Pacific Ocean to the west. The Torrey Pines Tree is indigenous to this area and to Santa Rosa Island and is distinguished by having clusters of five pine needles. Torrey Pines is a municipal course with very reasonable course fees. Black's Beach is a two mile long, sandy strip situated at the base of majestic cliffs up to 300 feet high.