La Jolla May News Roundup 2024
May 2024 – Howdy y’all! If you’re getting this in your email, you know what time it is. Yup, we’ve made it through another month, and this is the La Jolla May News Roundup to catch you up on anything you might have missed through the month. From winning restaurants to news in the community, here’s all the deets you need to bring you up to speed.
Table of Contents
- News Blooms in May
- We’ve Got the Eats & Bevvies!
- Popular Pepino Restaurant Gets Roots
- Jammin’ Korean Soul Food Coming to LJ
- Sea & Sky Debuts at Historic LJ Hotel
- Ready Your Chopsticks for a New Exclusive Sushi Bar
- New Vino Café Has Locals Talking
- Speaking of Wine, SD is Crushing the Industry
- Bonus Grub Tip: New Culinary Lineup at The Lodge at Torrey Pines
- On the Street
- At the Beach
- Wait! There’s More!
- Farewell, May, But Not Goodbye
News Blooms in May
Our news reporters have been rustling up some juicy news bytes for you this month. The famed English poet and novelist Emily Brontë once penned, “May is the month of expectation.” We certainly saw our fair share of dreams realized, and we’ve also witnessed progress that has the potential to make waves in the future. So, without further ado, let’s roll this beautiful La Jolla May news footage!
We’ve Got the Eats & Bevvies!
Yes, that’s right, folks. This is the most anticipated segment in our monthly news roundups, and La Jolla’s foodie and drink scene will not disappoint. We’ve got a bucket-full of new eateries and foodie news in store for you for the month of May. Dig in!
Popular Pepino Restaurant Gets Roots
Pepino, a viral new cafe and bakeshop with Peruvian roots, is planning a permanent restaurant location in La Jolla. San Diego chef Sebastian Becerra experienced raging success with his pop-up restaurant. So much so, that now he is laying roots for a forever restaurant. Check out the details, including the permanent address here.
Jammin’ Korean Soul Food Coming to LJ
A new spot for Korean soul food, beer, and soju has landed in the University Town Center area. Enter Honey Jam Chicken & Beer. True to its name, the eatery will serve up various Korean beer options, as well as a full range of soju and cocktails. Want more info? Click to get the address, hours, menu items, and more.
Sea & Sky Debuts at Historic LJ Hotel
Sea & Sky, a new penthouse restaurant located on the top floor of an iconic La Jolla hotel, has officially opened to the public. It features a newly designed space emphasizing the view, as well as a new curated menu that highlights fresh local seafood and locally harvested ingredients. Get more information about the grand opening and what to set your tastebuds for here.
Ready Your Chopsticks for a New Exclusive Sushi Bar
Sushi Maru is a new sushi restaurant that combines deliciously crafted rolls with an exclusive, chef-curated experience. From the very Zen and exclusive interior to the expertly crafted tasting menu, everything at Sushi Maru has been tailored to exhibit the Japanese way of enjoying good food. Take a gander at Sushi Maru, their menu and more details here.
New Vino Café Has Locals Talking
A new spot for wine and light appetizer items called Postino WineCafé has arrived in San Diego with locations across the city. As far as what you might find, the café is known for a welcoming attitude and chic spaces that embodies the company’s ethos of “drinking wine at lunch is not a crime.” Check out what Postino WineCafé has in store for you here.
Speaking of Wine, SD is Crushing the Industry
There’s been a slump in wine sales lately, and although the San Diego wine industry may be underrated compared to hotspots like Napa Valley and nearby Temecula – recent trends show that SD is dominating the wine scene. Click here to learn more about wine trends and how San Diego ranks in production and sales.
Bonus Grub Tip: New Culinary Lineup at The Lodge at Torrey Pines
The Lodge at Torrey Pines presents another delicious season of epicurean events to delight the senses. Hosted on the spacious outdoor patio, each course is prepared in front of guests in the custom wood-burning chimney while diners relax and sip on pours from a featured brewery. The new culinary season kicked off May 13th, but you still have time, as the last event is in September. Get times, dates, and menu lineups at The Lodge here.
On the Street
There have been some interesting developments in the area regarding autos, traffic, and more. Check out what our crackerjack reporters covered on the streets in this La Jolla May News Roundup.
Sneaky Stop Sign Tickets
A California government agency has been secretly filming and issuing tickets to drivers for the “California roll.” Despite the fact that the California roll tickets aren’t technically vehicle code citations, they could still spell trouble for drivers, and this agency is rather slyly going about doling out citations. Learn what you need to know about California stop citations in the area here.
Fuel Price Drop
San Diego gas prices are continuing their descent, though the pace of the fall is slow. The highest gas price in San Diego County in recent years reached a record high of $6.435 per gallon. Since then, the average price of a gallon of gas has dropped by more than $1. Get more information about dropping fuel prices and what to expect next here.
Tips to Protect Your Car During Gray May
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, so while the weather is mild and cool and cloudy, you should absolutely take steps to protect your vehicle. The weather is currently cloudy and gloomy during May Gray in San Diego, and here’s what you should know to help protect your car.
CA Drivers are the Best!
San Diego may have the best drivers in California, according to the results of a new analysis of the worst U.S. cities to drive in. Researchers at Forbes magazine recently compared 47 major metropolitan areas across the country, click here to find out how Californians ranked as best drivers in the nation.
At the Beach
We’ve covered quite a few stories about beach life this month, and here’s a recap of some seaside trends we want to catch you up on in the La Jolla May News Roundup.
Did You Catch Scrippshenge?
Timing is everything, and that’s especially true when it comes to the La Jolla-only solar phenomenon that’s colloquially known as Scrippshenge. According to the Scripps Institute of Oceanography, Scrippshenge really only occurs twice a year – in May, and click here to find out the details about when this stunning sunset phenom will happen again this year.
OB Pier to Get a Facelift
The City of San Diego has officially unveiled its preferred design for the new Ocean Beach pier. Back in January, city officials posted notice that the OB pier would be demolished. Last month, the city officially unveiled what would replace it. Find out more about the plans, timeline, and details about the OB pier reno here.
Mission Bay Plans for Improved Water Conditions
A new plan for Mission Bay in San Diego could restore critical coastal wetlands — and improve both local water quality and environmental sustainability. The plan is dubbed De Anza Natural, and it could improve water quality throughout Mission Bay, as well as protect the area from sea level rise. Get more about this worthy operation to improve MB wetlands here.
Glow Tide!
Bioluminescence in San Diego occurs when concentrations of glowing plankton accumulate in our coastal waters. Researchers at the Scripps Institute for Oceanography have released a stunning new video showing a boat amid bioluminescence in La Jolla. You’ve GOT to click to check out this epic video of our glowing tides.
Wait! There’s More!
We couldn’t close out this edition of La Jolla May News Roundup without sharing a couple of interesting news stories we think you might like, so here they are.
Most Expensive Property in La Jolla – Ever – Sold
How much would you guess if asked what the highest price on a piece of real estate in LJ is? As of this month, there’s no more guessing. The most expensive property on record has sold in La Jolla. Find out where it is and how much it went for here.
You Could Own Your Own Town!
If you’ve ever wanted to buy an entire city in San Diego County, now might be your chance to purchase a small town named Campo. Campo is technically an unincorporated community in San Diego’s Mountain Empire. It’s about an hour from the city proper, and it could be yours for the price of…c’mon, we gotta make you click for it! Find out more about Campo, and how much this town costs if you’d like to own it for yourself.
Farewell, May, But Not Goodbye
Well, that’s a wrap for this edition of the La Jolla May News. We hope you’ve enjoyed this recap of exciting news and happenings in the area for the month. If you did, ask your friends and family to subscribe so everybody’s on the same local page. As always, thanks for reading and we’ll be back for more newsy antics next month!
About the author: Amy is an avid nature-lover, published author, and owner of several websites she’s developed over the last 20 years. Her love and knowledge of Southern California blossom from a decades-long tradition of visiting the area with her family during winter vacations. When not writing, she can be found kanoodling with her crushingly cute canines.
Named after Pearl Street in La Jolla, Pearl is the unofficial mascot of the various elves on the daily news desk at LaJolla.com. We’re writers, editors, and people who work on websites; sometimes so many people work on one project that no one feels like they should take the credit.
