| Golfing in La Jolla |
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Superb golfing, dramatic sports, fantastic scenery, and a plethora of exclusive restaurants and accommodations make La Jolla a perfect domestic getaway 
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The La Jolla area of San Diego offers some of the greatest weather and natural beauty on the Pacific coast. Just minutes from Torrey Pines golf course, the site of the 2008 U.S. Open. the area is also a world-renowned golfing location. For serious golfers, Torrey Pines is a must-visit. It’s divided into two courses, north and south; the south course is more challenging and was thus the playing field of the Open. Pay special attention to the third hole. Overlooking the ocean and with complicated elements such as the coastal winds and a dramatic elevation change, hole 3 makes it clear why Torrey Pines is on any short list of great golfing locales. But as great as the golfing is, don’t ignore the rest of La Jolla. With lots of beaches and parks, including the oft-photographed La Jolla Cove, and ample fine-dining opportunities, the area calls out for active visitors to plan on spending time exploring and taking advantage of recreational opportunities. 
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Sustenance Simple dishes prepared with fresh, local ingredients have made George’s at the Cove a favored place to eat. Since the restaurant boasts rave reviews from Gourmet, Wine Spectator, and Food & Wine, travelers will likely need a reservation. georgesatthecove.com Lodging Try the Grande Colonial Hotel, La Jolla for views of the coast and luxurious rooms, especially the newly renovated Ocean View suites. While, the historic building’s private gardens offer quiet seclusion, the hotel also features adventure itineraries, including a La Jolla surf package and an ocean kayaking package. Rooms from $375 per night, packages from $570 for two nights; thegrandecolonial.com ROLLING THROUGH  Torrey Pines, site of the 2008 U.S. Open, narrowly escaped damage from California wildfires in 2007 In October and November 2007, wildfires spread across Southern California, transforming the daily commute into an evacuation. The directors of the U.S. Open golf championship watched the news with trep... Sustenance Happily residing on several lists of La Jolla’s best restaurants, Donovan's Steakhouse will be the favorite place to dine when you grow tired of ample fresh seafood. But don’t fear: The restaurant also serves fine seafood in addition to the filet mignon and New York strip steaks one would expect. The mahogany-paneled interior echoes the same class apparent in the 23-page wine list, which has a selection of burgundy grand cru wines that can put a serious dent in even the fattest of wallets. donovanssteakhouse.com Lodging For a change of pace from the standard hotel scene, stay at Hotel Parisi. The hotel’s design draws from both Mediterranean and Far East influences and touts the use of feng shui to improve room layouts. Offering amenities such as walk-out balconies, as well as in-room spa and bodywork treatments, the hotel will surely earn its way onto even the most discerning traveler’s A-list. Rooms from $295 per night; hotelparisi.com
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