The Town With the Funny Name – by Max Miller

When mentioning this small town I am not referring to San Diego. For San Diego has outgrown its diapers . But I am referring to La Jolla….
Our House in La Jolla

A few years ago Insider Donald Pajak, while digging through a pile of books at a St. James Church White Elephant sale, came across a …
La Jolla’s Seven Sees

In La Jolla summer means fun! However, that’s not to take anything away from the other months of the year; frequently, hot, dry desert winds from the east blow through September, often putting fire fighters on alert. The Santa Ana winds, in turn, highlight October’s welcomed temperate days and cooler nights. Locals consider the tenth […]
Parades, Festivities and Special Events, Oh My!

Before you decide your travel time to The Jewel of the Pacific, examine the Insiders list of activities and when they occur. You may want t..
Michael Franks: From Warm Pacific Sands to Frozen Digits

The Jewel of the Pacific welcomed future singer/composer chart topper Michael Franks into the neighborhood and a family parented by Gerald …
La Jolla Insiders Breakfast Republic review

The most recent addition to the La Jolla breakfast/brunch directory is the latest Breakfast Republic and Eggies, featuring a side walk-up w..
La Jolla Street Vendors, exploring the unique challenges to La Jolla.

Ron Jones and Michael Mazaika, the La Jolla Insider’s, explore the challenges brought up by street vendors in this first video blog.
Gregory Peck: La Jolla’s Original Movie Star

Eldred Gregory Peck was born on April 5, 1916, in La Jolla, California. His parents, Bernice “Bunny” Mae and Gregory Pearl Peck, separated when he was three and divorced several years later.
The Top 10 Best Restaurants in La Jolla: The La Jolla Insiders Guides

10 Restaurants in La Jolla That you Must Eat in • Marine Room • Herringbone • El Pescador • Nine-Ten Restaurant and Bar • Manhattan at the…
Tucker Carlson: From La Jolla to Cable TV News Star

Opinions are like noses, everybody has one (you can choose your favorite anatomical part if noses are too tame). Some opinions are worth “two cents” while others can earn a punch in the mouth (anecdotally a preferred location). Then there are the fortunate few who are awarded millions of dollars a year and prime time […]