La Jolla, California

La Jolla, California, is a seaside resort community within the City of San Diego. Pronounced "La-Hoy-Ya", which is possibly Spanish for "The Jewel", it is often referred to as the "Jewel by the Sea." La Jolla borders Pacific Beach to the south and extends north to Torrey Pines State Reserve and Del Mar, California to the north. Along the way it encompasses neighborhoods like Bird Rock, Wind 'N Sea, The Village, La Jolla Shores, La Jolla Farms, and Torrey Pines. Interstate 5 forms La Jolla's man-made border to the east. With its palm-tree lined streets, large estate homes, and mediterranean climate and atmosphere, La Jolla is reminiscent of a southern European village with the flair of Beverly Hills. Much of La Jolla's natural charm stems from the presence of Mount Soledad, the narrow curvy roads that follow its contours, and the hundreds of unique homes that are nestled on its slopes, many boasting spectacular ocean views from its heights. La Jolla's population is 24,440 as of January, 2005 http://cart.sandag.org/profiles/est/zip92037est.pdf.

Notable Residents of La Jolla

• Theodor Seuss Geisel, better known to the world as the beloved Dr. Seuss, called La Jolla home until his death in 1991 (see Literary La Jolla below).
• Actors Gregory Peck, Cliff Robertson and Raquel Welch also called La Jolla home. As has musician Michael Franks, and the infamous Hearst family.
• Rolf Benirschke, an NFL kicker, attended high school in La Jolla.
• Doug Flutie NFL Quarterback makes his home in La Jolla.
• Novelist Anne Rice also lives in La Jolla, Calif. Rice, 63, is author of Interview With the Vampire, and other best sellers.
• V. Alexander Stefan founder of The Stefan University (and The Institute for Advanced Physics Studies), research physicist, educator, fine art painter, writer - author of Doctor Faustef.
• Until recently, Deepak Chopra ran his Center for Well Being in La Jolla.
• Kary Mullis, a biochemist and surfer from La Jolla, discovered PCR (polymerase chain reaction) a very important process of genetic engineering that is vital in researching cures for various diseases (such as cancer).
• Armi Kuusela, winner of the first Miss Universe beauty pageant, back in 1952, lives in La Jolla with her husband, Albert Williams.
• Many of the Forbes 400 Richest Americans live in La Jolla, including Irwin and Joan Jacobs, Margaret Anne Cargill, David C. Copley, Helen K. Copley, Audrey Geisel and Ellen Browning Scripps.