The block in La Jolla Village bounded by Prospect Street on the west, Fay on the east, Silverado on the north and Kline on the south could be deemed “salon central.” On this block, you can find an array of services, everything from nails and manicures/pedicures to spas.
There are also some wonderful lodgings within this section, such as The Bed and Breakfast Inn at La Jolla at 7753 Draper Ave. “We’re a bed and breakfast that’s been here since 1984,” said Margaret Fox, the establishment’s manager/innkeeper. “We pride ourselves on our breakfasts and our rooms.” There are 15 rooms at the inn, which has wonderful outdoor spaces, like a courtyard in back. Fox said the average stay of visitors, from all over the United States and other countries, is two days. “We have fine dining you will not find elsewhere, which makes this an exception[al] stay for all our guests, and they keep coming back,” Fox said. Around the corner, at 830 Kline St., is Public House La Jolla. “Public House is one of the better places for a burger and a beer,” said Richard Walker, a block captain for La Jolla Village Merchants Association who knows the area well. Giuseppe Colesanti, a bartender at Public House, said, “We have the best craft-beer selection, with 300-plus bottles of beer and 40 drafts on tap.” He added you can get two-for-one burgers there on Thursdays. He cautioned, however, that “in summer it gets really crowded, so you have to get here early.” Walker noted that “if you need to get something done to your clothes, you can take care of it for a reasonable price and in short order” at Arturo’s Tailor Shop, at 7760 Fay Ave. Of La Jolla Barber Shop, 7760 Fay Ave., Walker said that “the barber/owner is short of words but long on great service (free water), great haircuts and great value ($10).” Regarding SparkCycle, at 7777 Fay Ave., Suite G1, Walker commented, “New to La Jolla, this cycling venue brings yet another great workout option to men and women everywhere.” The Cottage, at 7702 Fay Ave., is “a local powerhouse for gourmet breakfast and lunch fare that has been in La Jolla for many years,” according to Walker. He added the patio-oriented eatery offers “terrific service and a beautiful al fresco setting showcasing the great surroundings of the neighborhood.” Newly opened Piazza 1909, at 7731 Fay. Ave., whose owner is from Milano, features Italian cuisine and is open for lunch.
San Diego Prestige, at 7736 Fay Ave., Suite 200, offers exotic and luxury transportation rentals.
Other business around these blocks include but are not limited to: La Jolla Woman’s Club, the Cuvier Club, Nekter Juice Bar, San Diego Optical, Fitwall, Pilates Plus, LJ Cosmetic Laser Clinic, Nails Expo, Birdie Day Spa, The Family Learning Center, Optimum Fitness & Health, Bumble & Bumble, Fay Center (7766), U-Click Timepieces, LJ Hair Studio & Gallery, Empress Hotel, Manhattan bar of the Empress Hotel, La Jolla Fit, Rancho Financial Mortgage Company, Christina Q. The Salon, In Place Studio, Joseph Angleitner, chiropractic neurologist, K. Nathan Gallery, Needle Nook of LJ and Martha Smith Fine Linens, Imperial Tailor, Salon On Fay and Dataworks Direct.