This site is TRASH. Do NOT book it…read more No AC, the fans do not work. Floors are dangerous

We had a nice event here. The advantage is that the Cove is a destination out of town guests will…read morewant to visit. The view is pretty. The disadvantage is that you coordinate the booking of vendors on your own, parking can be a walk, and it is a walk to carry items to the venue. Bring a wagon. I wanted to mention the three vendors we used and all were great. The La Jolla Cove Bridge Club does not give a vendors list, so I thought this might be helpful. We used Del Mar Tacos for catering, The Toasty Tap for bar tending and Alianas Rentals for tables, chairs and tablecloths. I would easily book any of these three businesses again. I'll put separate reviews on their pages.

Unacceptable and disgusting conduct from La Jolla Country Club members…read more While walking in the La Jolla area to find a friend's house located near the course, I mistakenly thought there was a path or exit through the property. I became lost, and instead of being offered any assistance, I was confronted by two older men who immediately addressed me with the words, "Hey little lady, what are you doing here?" I explained I was lost and trying to reach my destination. Rather than showing any courtesy, they dismissed me, informed me I was on private property, and then proceeded to report me. A staff member later approached in a golf cart and confirmed those same men had called me in as "a lady wandering around the golf course." This behavior was unnecessarily condescending and deeply disrespectful. At no point was I disruptive or a danger -- I was simply lost and seeking directions. To be treated as a nuisance and spoken to in such a dismissive way reflects very poorly on both the membership and the standards of this club. An establishment that prides itself on prestige and hospitality should be able to uphold basic respect and decency. I would expect acknowledgment of this incident and an apology for the way I was handled.

If someone told you they've seen the greenest grass in the world, they are lying unless they have…read morebeen to La Jolla CC. Wow, does this superintendent know how to take care of the property and its kikuyu grass (I think that's what it is). Was fortunate enough to have dinner at the clubhouse at sunset, which is where the photo was taken. If looking to dive into the deep blue sea for your entree, look no further than the Halibut (chef Ryan's rec). Salmon, pretty good. Burrata is if looking for an app 5/5, 10/10, elite experience

You missed it! Jazz Artist Rose Mallet Featured This Evening…read more One of the best-kept secrets in any community is its community center. While many people think of exercise classes or meetings, these centers often host incredible cultural events at surprisingly affordable prices. That is exactly what I found at the La Jolla Community Center's summer concert series featuring jazz vocalist Rose Mallet. The evening was elegant without being pretentious. The concert lasted about 75 minutes and attracted a mature audience, though I couldn't help but think younger adults are missing out by not exploring the non-traditional venues. Tickets were very reasonably priced compared to many jazz performances around Southern California, making this an exceptional value.$30.00. The center also showcases artwork from local artists throughout the building, with many pieces available for purchase. A simple snack bar offers reasonably priced refreshments, with most items costing under $5. The venue is comfortable and accommodating, with plentiful restrooms, indoor seating on folding chairs, and spacious outdoor seating that includes large communal tables and smaller café-style tables. Seating is open, so arriving early is worthwhile. I arrived around 7:30 p.m. and had no trouble finding free street parking, though valet parking is also available. Most attendees dressed casually. As for me, I took the opportunity to dress like my fashionista self and the occasion is always worth it If you're looking for an inexpensive evening of live music, art, and community, don't overlook your local community center. Hidden gems like this are exactly why I enjoy exploring them. I'll definitely be back for another performance this summer. TIP: Sane day purchase is $5.00 more per ticket after 12 pm

I love the La Jolla community center. The center provides outstanding classes for exercise such as…read moreZumba, yoga and strength and balance. It also provides social events. I highly recommend La Jolla community center.

Horrible. Avoid at ALL COSTS. Basically a boat yard with a down-scale eating area (too much to…read morecall it a "restaurant") and a rowdy, uncontrolled, overserved, obnoxious bar. Drunken members and their guests. Stay away. Dangerous. One would expect that with a gate and dues, the Club would attract and retain a reliable, responsible, professional clientele and membership. That is NOT the case. Board is unresponsive and indifferent to low-class members, including those who would not pass a basic background check. Join elsewhere, not here. The view (which is nice, but not anything that you couldn't otherwise obtain from SeaWorld) is not worth the risk that you might be assaulted. STAY AWAY. Do NOT join.

We attended a celebration here, and it was lovely. The location is perfect, right in Mission Beach,…read moreoff of the Santa Clara parking lot. They have their own parking, which is a lifesaver in the summer. The club is definitely older in decor, but kept up well. Aside from the decor, the alcohol prices also transported me back in time. Drinks were about $5 each. Aside from our large party, there were many other members hosting small groups. They have a private beach area to get some sun, sand, and water. I miss living in MB!

Well, I've lived in my neighborhood of Bird Rock for nearly 5 years now and I have walked by the…read moreMasonic Hall on La Jolla Blvd probably at least 500 times and NEVER noticed it. Never. The fact that I never noticed this place kinda freaked me out really. Fast forward nearly 5 years.... I needed a space to host a Animal House Style Toga Party to celebrate my birthday. I didn't want to have the party at my house because neighbors, loud music and free flowing booze don't mix well together. While walking back home after having coffee with my husband and lamenting the cost of renting a space for my party, we passed the Masonic Lodge Hall and he said, 'why don't you have the party here'. HUH? Where? Here??? What IS this place? The Lodge looks kinda scary from the outside. Actually it looks sort of scary inside too, but it fit with the Toga theme of my party perfectly. It's just very dated inside with light blue paint, white columns on the walls and a hokey painted mural. Sold! The men at the Lodge were so kind to us, they gave us the hall early on the day of the party so we could decorate which really helped liven the place up a bit. All of my friends thought we were so clever to have found the Masonic Lodge and rented it for the party...most of them have lived in LJ for many many years and still never even knew it was there. The whole evening was a smashing success and the Hall rental only cost about $165 including use of the kitchen, tables & chairs. You can't be that with a Fez!

From the owner: La Jolla Masonic Lodge was chartered in 1922 and has been in continuous operation for nearly a…read morecentury. As an international fraternal organization we have a core group of local members and frequently host traveling masons visiting San Diego. We have a dinner open to the public every 2nd tuesday at 6:30 PM but please arrive early. The purpose of the dinner is for the members to socialize and allow interested individuals to see what the group is like. Dinner is $20 and dress code is a suit and tie. Visit our website for other social functions that are open to the public.

WAKA is one of the best ways for young adults to meet people in San Diego! It's a co-ed KICKBALL…read moreleague. That's right, Kickball.. Just like you played in 3rd grade with the big red rubber ball. There's 3 seasons per year, and it's played on Thursday nights. Then we all (100+ friends) go to the Skybox bar in Clairemont for $8 pitchers, Karaoke, Flip cup tournaments, and beer pong. The bar is super chill and very welcoming to kickballers. They give 20% discount on your entire bill, no matter what you drink/eat! If your new to San Diego, tired of the same old stuff, sick of VAVI, looking for something to do in the evenings, or just want to meet some new friends.. go to WWW.KICKBALL.COM and sign up. It's super fun and your friends will all be jealous and want to sign up too.

Played for a few seasons and it is pretty cool. Pretty are cool and bars are cool…read more The only reason I stopped playing, was due to the several cliques that existed within the league, so it kinda felt like middle school all over again. It was also pretty competitive, which is not my style for a social group. Other than that, its pretty cool. Give it a try.

Such a wonderful experience coming here! For those interested in architecture, design, and/or art…read morethis place is a gem! Reservations are required so make sure you pick a time and day that works for you. Starting in June, admission prices will be $10 or $7 for students and military veterans. There is no parking lot, but street parking is available. I would say to give yourself about a 20-30 minute cushion to find parking and then walk over to the institute. The staff here are very helpful and accommodating. There are security guards on patrol, but they are also very nice and welcoming as long as you don't go over the top with your Instagram pics.

STUNNING. Who knew…read morean institute could be the perfect runway for Luis Vuitton?! They hosted LV for a fashion show in Spring 2022. There has got to be something special about the ambiance, landscape, view, and architecture! Let me show you! The place is NOT open to the public unless you have reservations. Parking is free if you can find a spot at the institute. Check in with front and get your access band, and then you are on your merry way to explore and take photos. It is an institute and there are a ton of researchers working - do not disturb the peace as I did. Security be watching folks like a hawk so be mindful and respectful of the rules. I got lost in the architecture and went in the building (curious yet unintentionally) - my bad. And then reescorted back to ground zero. However, at times I felt like I was encapsulated in a scary movie. Quiet, weird building architecture, no people around except a bird here and there. Then It felt so peaceful and you ask yourself "where the heck am I?!" Pictures don't do justice but videos do.

UTC Toastmasters is a fantastic club in a beautiful office, with a convenient location, which has…read moregreat officers and group members! If you are curious at all about Toastmasters, or you know that you want or need help with public speaking, or that you need help overcoming the fear of public speaking, then do yourself a favor and try it out at least once. What do you have to lose by trying it for 1 hour? Absolutely nothing and you will be doing yourself a favor, and at the very least you will meet some wonderful new people. Meetings are held Thursdays at noon in the new Vistage office in the UTC mall area across from the mall on Eastgate. There is plenty of parking in front of Vistage. Just make sure to sign in at the front desk and find out which meeting room is the current room for that meeting because it is not always in the same room. I was drawn in by an invite from Brian to attend the pizza party to learn more about Toastmasters and it was much more than good pizza. I have since attended only 4 or 5 meetings, but I enjoyed every minute of it. It is a very non-threatening environment and you can choose to jump right in and participate 100% or you can sit back and observe and not speak at all. Whatever your personal comfort level is. The first time I just watched. There are a wide range of people in the group from all backgrounds, educations, jobs, and speaking expertise levels. Everyone is invited to join and you will feel welcomed and at ease right away. Brian, Jaimee, Brandon, Dawn and all the others do a fantastic job and will help you every step of the way. The meetings are run very precisely like a fine tuned machine. After the meeting sign in period, there is a brief introduction, the meeting agenda is discussed, and responsibilities are handed out. There are a range of responsibilities like a person who keeps track of the time so people don't go over their allotted time limit, there is an "um" counter, etc. There is a meeting agenda and there are usually people who are scheduled to give a timed planned speech but time permitting there are other little fun speaking exercise games. Sometimes there are guest speakers from other clubs, etc. I want to reiterate that you can just sit and observe the meeting until you are comfortable with immersing yourself fully in the Toastmasters experience. You don't have to talk if you don't want to. It may be enough for you at first to just observe, and there are no judgments or expectations, but if you do choose to participate it will be a great learning experience. If you do work up to being 1 of the planned speech givers, you will quickly get dynamic and meaningful feedback in a helpful way which should help you hone your public speaking skills.

I've greatly benefited from my experience in UTC Toastmasters. It's a motivating and fun…read moreenvironment that fosters learning and growth. After I give a speech I know I'm going to be told what I did well and how I can grow and I greatly appreciated the high quality of feedback. Hearing that immediate feedback helps me grow and better prepare for my next speech. I particularly appreciate the diversity of styles and experiences people bring. I find myself adopting new techniques that I don't think I would have learned had I not been a member of UTC Toastmasters. It's not simply getting better at speaking, it's learning a particular set of skills: vocal variety, pausing, projecting and really connecting with your audience. That's the type of experience you can have at a great club like UTC Toastmasters.