Unexpected, delightful La Jolla - tourism in California

Dining

Brockton Villa Restaurant. Look down on La Jolla Cove from a Craftsman cottage; try the grilled salmon BLT on toasted sourdough. 1235 Coast Blvd.; 454-7393.

George's at the Cove. George's delivers great views, a lively crowd, and terrific food; the separate upstairs terrace has the less formal menu. 1250 Prospect St.; 454-4244.

Harry's Coffee Shop. Harry's has kept the locals happy since 1960 with its breakfast and lunch selections. 7545 Girard Ave.; 454-7381.

Marine Room. No restaurant in California is closer to the sea than this one, where winter waves sometimes froth the aquarium-thick windows. 2000 Spindrift Dr.; 459-7222.

Piatti. Rustic but sophisticated regional Italian cuisine is served in a beautiful room or on the romantic patio. 2182 Avenida de la Playa; 454-1589.

Sammy's Woodfired Pizza. Mountainous salads and sweetly smoky pizza bring in the crowds. 702 Pearl St.; 456-5222.

Lodging

Bed & Breakfast Inn at La Jolla.

Hiding behind a vine-draped facade, this 15-room inn began life as one of architect Irving J. Gill's cubist residential masterpieces. From $159. 7753 Draper Ave. near Prospect, across from the Museum of Contemporary Art, San Diego; 456-2066.

La Valencia Hotel and Ocean Villas. This tall pink 1926 classic is an endearing, still-sprightly Mediterranean resort. From $95. 1132 Prospect; (800) 451-0772.

Sea Lodge at La Jolla Shores. Adjacent to the town's best swimming beach, this 128-room lodge offers a protected courtyard and swimming pool. From $149. 8110 Camino Del Oro; 459-8271.

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