La Jolla August News Roundup 2024
Here we are! Another month gone, and we’re still rockin’ and rollin’ in our lovely corner of the world. This month has been a busy one, and we’ve got lots to cover in this La Jolla August news roundup for 2024. From foodie scene news to upcoming must-see events, we’ll catch you up on all the highlights this month and prepare you for next month too.
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Let’s Look Forward Before Looking Back
Before we go into the newsreel highlights for the month of August, we want to share some events that are coming up next month. Here are a few intriguing happenings you might want to catch before they’re gone.
A Chance to Catch Olympic Gold in SD
Get a chance to see Olympic greats like Simone Biles, Jade Carey, and Jordan Chiles right here in San Diego during their post-Olympic tour. The Gold Over America Tour (GOAT) will see members of the U.S. Gymnastics Team bring their incredible athleticism to San Diego. More specifically, San Diego County. It takes place in mid-September, so click here to learn how you can see the champs at the GOAT.
LJ Art & Wine Festival Returns
The La Jolla Art & Wine Festival will return to the jewel of San Diego in late September with a seriously impressive list of local wineries, breweries, and more. The annual event, which takes place in downtown La Jolla, is a celebration and showcase of renowned artists and some incredible wineries and vintners. Click to find out all the whens, whats, and hows here.
Save the Date With Save Our Heritage Organization
The Save Our Heritage Organization (SOHO) presented three people from La Jolla with People In Preservation awards, which celebrates those who are actively safeguarding San Diego’s history. Click here to find out when (in September) and who the nominees are for this prestigious award.
Prepare to Get Your Spook On
Black Lagoon, a group that sets up Halloween pop-up bars across the U.S., is coming to San Diego this spooky season. From Oct. 13 to Nov. 13, expect a deliciously spooky environment, so click here for all the details before you go.
News in Food
Now that we have future events announced, let’s take a look at what’s stacking up in the food scene. From tacos to cocktails, check out what’s new in food and drink around LJ.
Michelin Star Chef Coming to San Diego
A chef known for running several Michelin-starred restaurants in Mexico is opening 31ThirtyOne by Deckman in San Diego. The restaurant opened mid-this month as chef Drew Deckman’s inaugural location in the U.S. Click to learn more about Deckman, his restaurant, menu, and more here.
Dirty Birds Gives Wings to Community
Dirty Birds is well-known for serving up the best wings in San Diego, but less known is how the local restaurant group also gives back to its community. The people that run Dirty Birds are also community-minded, with the company donating all of the proceeds from its fourth annual wing-eating contest to charity. Click to learn more about Dirty Birds’ charity events and efforts to improve the community here.
Magical Changes at The Seventh House in NP
The Seventh House, which is set to open soon in the hip North Park neighborhood of San Diego, will bring a mystical vibe to the speakeasy format. Since reopening on the 29th, The Seventh House is now a moody and opulent homage to a French Quarter psychic’s parlor. Click to learn more about the new look, menu and more here.
Rethinking Dinner & Movie Night
Wanting a classic dinner-and-movie experience in La Jolla? You’re in luck with the opening of Zentrl Kitchen + Bar. Zentrl Kitchen + Bar is a reimagining of the restaurant at The Lot, a hybrid luxury movie theater, bar, and restaurant located in downtown La Jolla. It recently opened to the public, bringing all-day dining to the cinema. Click to learn more about how Zentrl and The Lot are forming a dynamic duo for dinner-and-movie entertainment here.
Other News in the ‘Hood
As much as we love food and entertainment, we all know there’s more to news than noshing. Here are a few news briefs we covered this month we thought need another gander in this edition of our La Jolla August news roundup.
North Park Hailed for Up and Coming Neighborhood
North Park in San Diego was voted one of the most “up and coming” neighborhoods in the entire country, according to a new study. TravelMag recently carried out research to determine what the “most appealing” neighborhoods in the U.S. were based on a variety of metrics. Click to learn more about the study, and why NP is moving up in the world here.
Fish of Omen Found Off LJ Shores
A rare oarfish, also known as a “doomsday fish,” was found in the waters off the coast of La Jolla Shores — and it may have brought an ominous warning. On Saturday, Aug. 10, a group of scientific researchers found a dead oarfish in the waters of La Jolla Cove. Click to learn more about the fish, why it’s dubbed the “doomsday” fish, and more here.
Local Makes Views Sparkle
With a mixture of pride and good old-fashioned hustle, 20-year-old David Kunz turned a family chore into a thriving business called Coastal Clarity. Years after its humble origins, Kunz’s Coastal Clarity business is well-known for being a quality and trusted cleaning service for both residential and commercial properties across San Diego. Learn more about Coastal Clarity and Kunz’s grass-roots efforts to put customer service in his La Jolla business.
Birch Aquarium Prepares for Immersive Exhibit
Birch Aquarium in La Jolla has announced that it will be reimagining its existing “Hall of Fishes” exhibit into an immersive experience called Living Seas. Living Seas will replace the Hall of Fishes exhibit, which has welcomed more than 12 million guests over the past 30 years. Click here to get more information about this exciting new exhibit, and what you can expect when it’s complete.
Sayonara August, Konnichiwa September!
Well, that’s a wrap as we like to say here in the newsroom. We hope you enjoyed this edition of La Jolla August news roundup. Be sure to stick with us and share with your friends as we continue to provide you with the juiciest news bit fit to print. Until next time, be good, stay safe, and rock on, La Jollans!
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