"Simply the best place in America to live." – Robb Report

La Jolla in Spanish means "The Jewel". It is the Jewel of America's finest city, San Diego. La Jolla is located 15 minutes from downtown San Diego. It has wonderful beaches, cultural activities and fine restaurants. La Jolla is an exquisite combination of a southern European resort atmosphere and Southern California fun. While La Jolla is known to be one of the most affluent communities in the United States, it has a down to earth feel due to the beautiful natural scenery and the friendliness of its residents. Moreover, in addition to fine restaurants, beautiful beaches, hotels and art galleries, La Jolla is home to renowned institutions, such as the Scripps Institution of Oceanography and the Stephen Birch Aquarium & Museum. This is in addition to the University of California, San Diego. Furthermore, La Jolla is home to many Bio-Tech and software companies. In short, La Jolla is a great place to live in, visit, or do business.

San Diego Zoo

The world-renowned San Diego Zoo has been visited by millions of people from around the world. In fact, this favored San Diego arts and culture location is visited by millions every year. The Zoo, which opened its doors in 1915, spans across one hundred acres in Balboa Park. Over 4,000 animals in 800+ species can be seen at the zoo, and that is not all! The San Diego Wild Animal Park boasts thousands of acres of animals roaming freely for you to observe as if you were on safari in Africa.

San Diego arts and culture abound as visitors explore habitat-based exhibits, go on tours by bus throughout the park. The Zoo and Wild Animal Park are known for its conservation efforts and protection of animals. In fact, the San Diego Zoo has been known to not only produce informative television specials about many of the species at the Zoo, but it also grows rare native foods to make the animals more comfortable as they live in a replicated, "natural" environment where they are protected and cared for by the best handlers. www.sandiegozoo.org

Del Mar Thoroughbred Club

If you love horses, then this Del Mar arts and culture activity is for you. The Del Mar Thoroughbred Club is not just a racetrack; it is a prestigious club with a glamorous and exciting history. Hollywood celebrities often visit the racetrack, which was originally developed by some of the biggest names in Tinseltown. The original owners/builders of the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club were Bing Crosby, Jimmy Durante, businessman Charles S. Howard, and Pat O'Brien.

The club was once home to the world famous horse, Seabiscuit. Seabiscuit was owned by Charles S. Howard himself, and while the horse became a national icon for horseracing fans across the United States, injury led to disappointment. However, Seabiscuit managed to make an amazing comeback and an award-winning book, Seabiscuit: An American Legend, and award-winning movie, Seabiscuit, were written about this star of the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club.

Today, the founders of this club have a distinct affect on the Del Mar arts and culture events that occur at the racetrack. A few of the big races include the Bing Crosby Breeder's Cup Handicap, the Pat O'Brien Handicap, and the Sorrento Stakes. www.delmarracing.com

San Diego Museum of Art at Balboa Park

Enjoy the history of San Diego at the San Diego Museum of Art. The museum provides an opulent look at San Diego arts and culture. At the museum, you can step back in time to view the esoteric history of not only San Diego, but also the entire world. Exhibits featured span from more recent artistic achievements all the way back to around 5,000 B.C.

Exhibits at the San Diego Museum of Art, which make the museum a favored spot for San Diego arts and culture include American, Asian, European, and contemporary art. The museum opened in 1926, making it the oldest museum in San Diego. Exhibits at the San Diego Museum of Art include Mexican Paintings (Expulsion from the Garden of Eden), sculpture and works of fine art (Polo Player - 7th to 8th Century Asia), idolatry (Buddha - 6th Century), and portraits (Portrait of William Warren - 1808).

The San Diego Museum of Art offers more than just art exhibits and collections. San Diego arts and culture attractions at Balboa Park where the museum is located include 15 museums, the San Diego Zoo, hiking and bike trails, classrooms, close to 100 performing arts organizations, a San Diego golf course, and numerous restaurants. www.sdmart.org

California Center for the Arts in Escondido

The California Center for the Arts is a favored San Diego arts and culture experience located in nearby Escondido, California. Visitors to the Arts Center can experience the best in dance, theatre, and music. In the center, there are not only dance studios, a concert hall, a theater, and a conference center, but there is also a museum on the premises.

Visitors to the California Center for the Arts in Escondido can experience San Diego arts and culture through live performances from such musicians as Itzak Pearlman and Bobby McFerrin, stand-up comedy from comedians such as Bob Newhart, theatre events such as the Broadway musical Rent, orchestral performances, dance recitals, and so much more!

The museum at the Arts Center features a rare arts and culture affair in the greater San Diego area. There are many art exhibits at the museum, from local artists such as Anne Zappoli Jenkins to world-renown exhibits by artists such as Eloy Tarciso. The cultural aspect for many of these galleries is the intense look at San Diego's history, which is present throughout the museum.

These are just a few of the many San Diego arts and culture and Del Mar arts and culture attractions available in the greater San Diego area. While, this is just the tip of the iceberg, San Diego is known for its abundance of performing arts, visual arts, sports, music, and historical exhibitions and attractions. You can experience San Diego in an entirely new way when you explore the long history of the area, which is reflective in nearly every San Diego cultural experience you have.

If you have any questions of how to enjoy San Diego, while you are renting, leasing, or visiting properties in the area, the team at Pacific Shore Platinum can answer your questions and give you advice on what to see during your San Diego arts and culture exploration. www.artcenter.org