At the Grande Colonial, we believe there’s a big difference between staying in La Jolla and actually experiencing La Jolla. We can’t wait to show you the fascinating places and fun things to do that only folks who love the area can really tell you about. Folks like us. If you’re wondering what to do on a Thursday evening, looking for a fun place to take the kids or would like to hear about local events taking place in and around La Jolla during your stay, we’ve got the inside angle on it all.
At the Grande Colonial hotel, we believe there’s a big difference between staying in La Jolla and actually experiencing La Jolla. We can’t wait to show you the fascinating places and fun things to do that only folks who love the area can really tell you about. Folks like us.
The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center is the new heart of cultural, arts education, and community event activity in La Jolla. The Conrad is the permanent home of the La Jolla Music Society and hosts world-class performances. Additionally, The Conrad sees a wide range of conferences, corporate meetings, and private events.
La Jolla Cove, because of its unique location, has its own microclimate that keeps temperatures between 50 and 90 degrees almost 365 days a year. This is one of the reasons that sea lions have decided to call this cove home. Click here to learn more about how to “share the shore” with our local seals and sea lions. And click here to learn why the La Jolla Shores Underwater Park was named one of the Top 25 Beaches in the United States by TripAdvisor.
Originally conceived as a protected swimming area for children, the sea-walled Children's Pool began to fill with sand and eventually, sea lions and harbor seals. Today, it is a great place to take the kids and walk along the seawall for gorgeous 360-degree views of La Jolla and the Pacific ocean....and the harbor seals basking on the beach below.
In San Diego, a world of possibilities awaits. With friendly laid-back locals, 70 miles of coastline, spectacular year-round weather, and easy access to all the attractions renowned to the destination, your vacation is limited only by the number of days you have to experience it all. Which might explain why so many people make San Diego their favorite place to return year-after-year-after-year. Click here to see a list of our recommended points of interest.
Songs written about San Diego include Bing Crosby’s “Where the Turf Meets the Surf,” Bruce Springsteen’s “Balboa Park,” and Eric Clapton’s “The Road to Escondido”?
La Jolla’s beachside recreation lies at our doorstep, surrounded by the non-stop activity that defines San Diego. Whether staying for one night or two weeks, guests can draw from an endless well of pleasures and a diverse range of exciting events taking place throughout the year. Browse our event calendar to learn about all the fun events taking place during your visit to the Grande Colonial.
Balboa Park's Old Globe Theatre and our own La Jolla Playhouse have successfully sent more shows to the bright lights of Broadway in New York City than any other city in the country?
