La Jolla Marriott Resort
4240 La Jolla Village Drive, San Diego, CA 92037;
Location: Across from University Towne Center

This non-smoking hotel is ideally located in San Diego's Golden Triangle, where guests can enjoy warm, sophisticated Southern California Coastal atmosphere and friendly service. Sure to make your trip enjoyable - relax in the comfort of a fine guestrooms which feature Marriott's luxurious Revive bedding.

Experience La Jolla hotel's lobby transformation into the new "Great Room" a fun, comfortable place for guests to relax, socialize or conduct business.

Guests may choose from one of four eateries; our new upscale wine bar, the Blue Jewel, our new Quench Marketplace featuring Starbucks coffee with grab and go menu items, or dine in Garden Court or Character's Sports Grill.

Connected by a modern skywalk is University Towne Centre, one of the finest shopping malls in all of California, offering 150 upscale shops including four major department stores, restaurants, bar and even an ice rink.

A few minutes away Downtown La Jolla offers European Boutiques, quaint restaurants, unique art galleries and clubs, all overlooking the La Jolla Cove.

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Birch Aquarium - La Jolla
Located adjacent to the world-renown Scripps Institute of Oceanography this facility has large salt-water aquariums primarily dedicated to the study of both cold water and tropical water marine life of the Pacific Ocean. Includes giant octopus, jelly-fish, garibaldi, kelp forest and live coral. Several educational exhibits.

Torrey Pines State Reserve
State Park Webpage;
Encompasses 2000 acres of coastal bluff, home to the protected rare Torrey Pines trees. The Torrey pine is the rarest native pine in the United States. This preserve has oer eight miles of trails that take you to the coastline and coastal lagoon.