La Jolla, California

This shot was taken in July of 2005. In La Jolla, there is a great cove where people can swim, surf, walk, etc. There's a park nearby for anyone wanting to bar-b-que or walk their dog. In general, a great place to be near the ocean.

I first hear of La Jolla while reading John Stienbeck's "Cannery Row". In the book, the character "Doc" would drive down to La Jolla to collect marine specimens, which he would later sell to univerisities and such. The spirit of Doc lives on in La Jolla, as many people will search the tidepools for evrything from crabs to fish and other creatures of the sea.

La Jolla is just north of San Diego, and great place to stay if you want to get away from the masses. It's a little on the posh side for a coastal town, but still has its charms. There are some grat restraurants, hotels and galleries for the tourists, and of course, the waterfront.

If you're looking for a place to stay, try the La Jolla Inn, friendly people, decent prices and a great location.

                    - Art Whitton