La Jolla, CA
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About La Jolla
- • Gregory Peck, the iconic actor, died in La Jolla in 2003.
- • The Salk Institute, a world-renowned biological research facility, was founded here.
- • Tourism quickly put La Jolla on the map due to its beautiful coastline.
- • Murals are hidden throughout La Jolla, with some dating back decades.
- • A real estate boom in the 1920s transformed La Jolla into a resort community.
- • "La Jolla" likely means "the jewel" in Spanish, founded around 1850.
- • Its population is around 47,000, smaller than many nearby San Diego neighborhoods.
- • The elevation reaches 487 feet, offering dramatic ocean views.
- • Many residents work in scientific research, education, and healthcare.
- • La Jolla exudes an air of relaxed elegance and coastal charm.
- • The San Diego Padres, nearby, won the NL pennant in 1984 and 1998.
- • Torrey Pines Golf Course hosts the annual Farmers Insurance Open.