Scripps Inn is centrally located in the heart of La Jolla, just a short walk or bike ride to beautiful La Jolla Cove and Beach, ideal for snorkeling, diving or kayaking. If art is more your style, travel no further than across the street to find the Museum of Contemporary Art. Scripps Inn is also just a few short blocks up the hill to unique shopping and award-winning dining on Prospect Street.. Other attractions within driving distance are:

The World Famous San Diego Zoo - 4,000 rare and endangered birds, mammals and reptiles and 6,500 varieties of exotic plants make for a great day adventure. Don't miss out on the special exhibits devoted to hippos, gorillas, giant pandas and polar bears.

Sea World - If you're looking for an aquatic adventure head to Sea World, a 150-acre water world of marine life featuring Shamu the killer whale and an array of hands-on exhibits, attractions and shows.

Stephen Birch Aquarium - the public education center for the world-renowned Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UCSD. More than 3,000 fish call this newest member of San Diego's animal attractions home. You'll also enjoy the interactive displays, oceanographic museum, specialty bookshop, and one of the city's most spectacular views.

One of the great things about staying in La Jolla is that you can follow a day at the beach with a night on the town without ever getting in the car. Pack a jacket and tie, and head to the gourmet restaurants of Prospect Street where anything from sushi to steak to pasta is served with a breathtaking ocean view. There are also plenty of restaurant options for the whole family, including the famous Hard Rock Café.

Whale Watching - Whale watching season with Hornblower Cruises & Events is December through March, with approximately 28,000 gray whales passing by the San Diego coast. Whale watchers are treated to the awe-inspiring sight of these majestic giants while aboard a comfortable Hornblower whale watching yacht in southern California. Each three and a half-hour whale watching adventure is narrated by an experienced captain with information exclusively endorsed by the San Diego Natural History Museum. Other wildlife, such as sea lions, blue herons and three kinds of dolphins put in appearances.

Cruise times are 9:30 a.m. -1 p.m., and 1:30 p.m. -5 p.m. Boarding begins 15-minutes before departure time.

For Reservations 866-860-6318 • 555 Coast Boulevard South • La Jolla, CA 92037 • Tel 866-860-6318 • Fax 858-456-0389