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Holiday Events and Celebrations Around La Jolla and Rancho Santa Fe

La Jolla and Rancho Santa Fe are fun-filled places to live year-round, but during the holidays they are even more festive. There are quite a few events taking place around La Jolla and Rancho Santa Fe during the holiday season. Here are some of the most noteworthy, courtesy of stories published by La Jolla Light and lajollamom.com.

1. Helen Woodward Animal Care's Frosty Farm in Rancho Santa Fe

According to lajollamom.com, Helen Woodward Animal Care’s Frosty Farm is a great place to snap photos with Santa and his polar dog. The event also promises many arts and crafts activities, animal encounters and live music. The event’s last day is December 19th from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

2. La Jolla Theater Ensemble performance

La Jolla Light…

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The Muirlands at a Glance

The Muirlands real estate is some of the most sought-after in La Jolla, and for good reason. The picturesque community is known for its fine architecture, sprawling estates and extraordinary views of the Pacific Ocean. From its earliest moments to present day, the Muirlands community has never stopped being a beautiful and peaceful place to call home.

A look back at the Muirlands

A few years ago, La Jolla Light published an article about La Jolla’s history. The story described how the Muirlands came to be the lovely place we know today. In the 1920s, Harold James Muir relocated from Colorado and purchased nearly 260 acres of land on the western slopes of Mount Soledad. His plans were to build a community with sprawling estates that would hold…

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A Glimpse of La Jolla's Country Club Community

Country Club real estate is some of the most sought-after in La Jolla because it’s private, peaceful and beautiful. Within the prominent Country Club community, buyers will find exquisite luxury homes with unforgettable panoramic views and a charming history that is deeply intertwined with golf.

A glimpse of Country Club then

According to La Jolla Light, the Jewel’s first golf club was organized in 1900 and expanded in 1926 when the sport experienced a boom in popularity. Rising middle class interest across the nation resulted in the number of weekend golfers swelling to a half million rather unexpectedly. In response, La Jolla built its first golf course, which consisted of six holes that rambled along Prospect Street to Torrey Pines Road.

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A Closer Look at Soledad South

Soledad South real estate is known for its incredible views and gorgeous landscape. From within Soledad South, one can take in views of San Diego’s skyline, Mission Bay, the mountains, and of course, the beautiful Pacific Ocean.

Soledad South is a popular neighborhood that is near La Jolla’s attractions and amenities, but is also a quiet place to call home. An ideal location southeast of Mount Soledad provides communities within Soledad South with access to Interstate 5 and short commutes to La Jolla’s finest attractions and pristine shoreline.

Soledad South’s development

According to an article published by La Jolla Light back in 2005, Soledad South was home to mostly sagebrush in the 1950s. After WWII, the city extended public services all…

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2 More Reasons to Love Del Mar

Del Mar is a beautiful city adorned with lovely sights and gorgeous homes. With a splendid climate, incredible scenery and top-notch shoreline, it’s no wonder that Del Mar homes for sale are so highly sought-after.

As if there were not already enough reasons to love Del Mar, it’s also home to charming fairgrounds and the famed Del Mar Thoroughbred Club.

Del Mar Fairgrounds

The Del Mar Fairgrounds is home to the San Diego County Fair, which boasts a history that stretches back to the 1880s. The Del Mar Fairgrounds proudly shares insights into the annual event’s beginnings, which culminated out of a dire need to discover who grew the best citrus, baked the best pie and owned the fastest horse.

While both admirable and humble, early fairs were…

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A Closer Look at La Jolla Farms

There’s a serene place in La Jolla where beachfront properties are exchanged for vast estates that sprawl on scenic cliffs. These luxury homes with legendary views belong to La Jolla Farms, a prominent neighborhood with just under 100 expansive estates.

About the La Jolla Farms Community

La Jolla Farms real estate is comprised of an exquisite collection of luxury estates that rest along picturesque sandstone cliffs that overlook Black’s Beach. This ideal location offers panoramic views of the captivating Pacific Ocean, and the occasional dolphin or whale pod.

La Jolla Farms History

It is said that the Black family once owned all of La Jolla Farms and used it to raise horses. Eventually, the property was sold in lots that offer some of the…

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Thanksgiving in La Jolla

On this Thanksgiving Day, there is much to celebrate in La Jolla homes. Across La Jolla, families are harkening back to their roots and celebrating memories of Thanksgivings past. They are also savoring every moment of this year's Thanksgiving and looking forward to the future.

Thanksgivings Past

Some are reminiscing about Thanksgivings that took place over a hundred years ago in La Jolla. Recently, the La Jolla Historical Society paid homage to one Thanksgiving in particular, which took place in 1911. According to SD News, approximately 800 people called La Jolla home back in 1911. They enjoyed delightful holiday dinners that could be had for the small sum of $4.50, which equates to a little over $100 today.

Others are thinking about the…

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La Jolla’s Beaches Gain National Recognition

You can find sand, sun and surf in lots of places across the globe, but you won’t find anything quite like La Jolla’s shoreline anywhere else on Earth. In fact, La Jolla’s gorgeous beaches are one of many selling points for La Jolla real estate. There are many other aspects of La Jolla that draw people to the Jewel, but its indescribably beautiful beaches set it apart from the rest.

La Jolla Cove is one of the 'Top Ten Traveler's Choice Beaches'

La Jolla Cove gained nation recognition for its beauty and ecological protection measures in February of this year. Trip Advisor, the world’s largest travel site, named La Jolla Cove one of the “Top Ten Traveler’s Choice Beaches in the U.S.”

Trip Advisor found that La Jolla Cove was “often regarded as…

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Living in Olde Del Mar

The coastal city of Del Mar may only be two miles in breadth, but its charm is immeasurable. Del Mar is known for its picturesque beaches, celebrated horse races and splendid fairs, in addition to its gorgeous homes.

While Del Mar itself is a rare treasure, the fine collection of properties in Olde Del Mar simply cannot be overlooked. Luxury and historic homes adorn Olde Del Mar, which rests within walking distance of the city’s treasured shoreline and historic village.

Del Mar Beaches

Del Mar’s 15th Street Beach gained national recognition when it was listed as one of Time Magazine's “100 Greatest Beaches in the World.” Del Mar has other noteworthy beaches as well, including North Beach, which is not only lovely, but also dog-friendly. The…

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Historic Homes Around La Jolla

Images of the Wisteria Cottage courtesy of the La Jolla Historical Society

La Jolla is known for its beautiful natural surroundings and pristine beaches, but it’s also known for exquisite architecture. A significant part of La Jolla’s art culture is expressed through distinctive architecture and has been since its inception. In truth, La Jolla’s historic homes and landmarks showcase an architectural style that has been impressive from the very beginning.

La Jolla’s Historic Architecture

La Jolla holds a number of lovely historic homes and landmarks, including its beach cottages, the Green Dragon Art Colony and the Wisteria Cottage. Each of them possesses great character and is awash in charm.

La Jolla’s Beach Cottages

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