La Jolla in general is a beautiful place and is home to Westfield UTC, one of the nicest open-air malls, Torrey Pines a place of natural beauty and a glorious golf course, and Downtown La Jolla/ Prospect where you can find luxury shopping and dining. La Jolla is also known for its gorgeous beaches where you can find the Children’s pool, a great place for snorkeling or sea-lion watching; La Jolla Shores, known for its surf; and the Torrey Pines State Beach a great place for swimming with scenic sandstone cliffs. For more information on what to do in La Jolla visit www.lajolla.com
The Birch Aquarium is a place of exploration and where the mysteries of the deep sea come to life. Also located in La Jolla, California, the Birch Aquarium is home to more than 60 habitats of sharks, seahorses, living coral reefs and more. Tickets to the aquarium can be purchased on-site. For more information, please call (858) 534-FISH or visit their website at www.aquarium.ucsd.edu
Westfield Horton Plaza is a unique, five-level outdoor shopping mall located in downtown San Diego known for its bright colors, architectural tricks, and odd spatial rhythms. It stands on 6.5 city blocks adjacent to the city’s historic Gaslamp Quarter and is currently anchored by Macy’s and Nordstrom. Visit www.westfield.com/hortonplaza/
The world famous San Diego Zoo is nestled in beautiful Balboa Park (where we took our engagement photos!) and is a 100-acre home to over 4,000 unique and endangered animals that represent more than 800 species and subspecies. The Zoo is also home to a prominent botanical collection with more than 700,000 exotic plants. For admission and hours visit zoo.sandiegozoo.org
The Safari Park is located north of downtown San Diego in the San Pasqual Valley near Escondido, California, and originally began as a breeding ground for the San Diego Zoo. Now, the Safari Park holds animals representing more than 400 species and has a botanical collection that represents 3,500 species and 1.5 million specimens. Over half of the park’s land has been designated for a protected native species habitat. For hours and admission visit www.sdzsafaripark.org
Sea World, open since 1964, is home of the famous and lovable killer whale Shamu. The 165-acre multimillion dollar amusement park is located just north of downtown San Diego, in Mission Bay. For more information visit seaworldparks.com/seaworld-sandiego
LEGOLAND California Resort is a hands-on experience with more than 60 rides, shows and attractions. Take your imagination on an amazing journey and enter the new LEGO® Legends of CHIMA™ Water Park. It features an awe-inspiring Lion Temple Wave Pool, crocodile swamp and the interactive Build-a-Boat. Stay the night at the LEGOLAND Hotel at the Resort with 250 LEGO themed rooms, play areas and be just steps away from LEGOLAND Park. The resort is home to LEGOLAND Water Park and SEA LIFE® Aquarium with the new Spring exhibit, Jellyfish Discovery. For hours and admission visit california.legoland.com