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Gregory Peck: La Jolla’s Original Movie Star

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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.

Raquel Welch: From La Jolla beginnings to Hollywood Legend

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Historically, every generation have folk who achieve notoriety because of their meaningful societal contributions: political leadership, athletic ability, literary accomplishment, and notable entertainment, reaching a level of general appreciation, even […]

THE BEST hotels in La Jolla

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Our Insider guide for the best hotels for when you visit La Jolla.La Valencia Hotel…Grande Colonial Hotel…La Jolla Shores Hotel…Hotel La Jolla, Curio Collection by Hilton…Empress Hotel..Inn by the S..

All you need to know about La Jolla’s weather

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In La Jolla, the summers are short, warm, arid, and clear and the winters are
long, cool, and partly cloudy. Over the course of the year, the temperature
typically varies from 50°F to 77°F and is rarely below 44°F or above 85°F.

The history and origin of the name La Jolla

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The origin of the name La Jolla has been a controversial subject for many
years. Any student of Spanish of course knows that the Spanish word for
“jewel” is spelled “la joya”. The how do we get to the spelling “La Jolla”?