Village of La Jolla cafes
Village of La Jolla is a few blocks back from the amazing cliffs and coves of La Jolla, on hilly streets. The streets themselves are old, so there is a weird mix of old rundown places, and expensive shops and cafes. The highlight is Mary, Star of the Sea Church. There are also colorful coffee shops and cafes where you can hang out at their outdoor seating.
The cafes are pricey but good. Check out Puesto, a trendy Mexican restaurant with outdoor seating. For takeout from there, ask for their special prices on takeout burritoes, in order to save some money, and have a picnic by the beach. Parakeet Cafe has a colorful though small interior with parakeet wallpaper, and a nice outdoor seating area. They have many gluten-free options for pastries, plus avocado toast on really good bread. I like their Immunitea, a lemon turmeric drink. Better Buzz is an awesome coffee shop with a wide open-air interior and cute decor. There is also Pete's Coffee, Nekter Juice Bar, and Fruititude, another juice place. Lean & Green La Jolla has healthy bowls. Public House has unique beers and a wooden patio area. Indigenous By La Rue is a decor store with carved wooden items from abroad. Next door, Parisien Gourmandises has cute toys and books for kids.
Check out Mary, Star of the Sea Catholic Church, a white-washed church with Spanish towers and an excellent nativity scene at Christmastime. This is a special place. Inside you can light a candle under a beautiful sculpture of Mary and baby Jesus, who looks so content. The best part of all is the stained glass window scene of Mary breastfeeding Jesus- what a beautiful idea. There is also a gorgeous rose window with the prettiest colors. I spent a long time here, reflecting on my goals and travels, and giving thanks.
Do the La Jolla Cove Walk after your visit to Village of La Jolla, and you'll be full of joy!
UCSD is not far from here, and that is why you see students in the coffee shops!
Interior of Puesto. There are many young professionals in La Jolla.
Puesto is a popular spot.
Views of hills and Norfolk pine tree, plus traffic leaving La Jolla.
Better Buzz, a cool place to get a coffee.
Dollhouses inside Parisien Gourmandises.
Patisserie, strangely in the back interior of Parisien Gourmandises, after you pass the toys and decor for sale.
Cute seating outside Parakeet Juicery.
The Arcade Building and Peet's Coffee, at night.
Puesto has the best burritoes!
Athenaeum Music and Arts Library.
Spanish windows of Athenaeum Music and Arts Library.
La Plaza Shops with iron lanterns.
Lantern at La Plaza Shops.
Tilework and lantern at La Plaza Shops.
La Plaza Shops, a beautiful spot.
Athenaeum Music and Arts Library, with arched windows and strung lights.
Walking toward the Arcade Building.
Peachy building with a tower.
French chairs in a cafe.
Inside Puesto.
Secret stairs leading down to the ocean from the village.
Banana trees along the secret stairs.
Tiki torches in front of Duke's.
Duke Kahanamoku statue in front of Duke's.
The Living Room Coffee.
Cute garden.
Looking toward the Arcade Building on Girard Ave, while standing outside Athenaeum Music and Arts Library.
Courtyard of Athenaeum Music & Arts Library.
Athenaeum Music & Arts Library.
Cute house in Village of La Jolla.
Seating outside a cafe.
Books and stuffies for sale in Parisien Gourmandises.
Children's books for sale inside Parisien Gourmandises.
Dream catchers outside a shop.
Dollhouses and stuffies for sale inside Parisien Gourmandises.
Engraved wooden decoration in Indigenous By La Rue store.
Home decor from afar, in Indigenous By La Rue.
Decor inside Indigenous By La Rue.
Eucalyptus tree.
Dresses in a boutique called Francesca's.
Village of La Jolla is just a few blocks back from Children's Pool La Jolla, where the seals are. Parking is along the street, and there can be a long line of people looking for parking if you go straight to the main area. I parked on Eads Ave where there are many spaces so you have a better chance.
Parakeet Cafe, 927 Silverado St, La Jolla, CA 92037.
Puesto, 1026 Wall St, La Jolla, CA 92037.
Mary, Star of the Sea Catholic Church, 7713 Girard Ave, La Jolla, open daily 8:30-3 except Saturday and lunchtime. Open Saturday 5-7:30pm.
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