(Editor’s note: The Village block section bounded by Prospect Street on the north, Silverado Street on the south, Girard Avenue on the east and Fay Avenue on the west includes some of the Village’s most prime real estate and a mix of old and new businesses.) The Shores Dental The Shores Dental provides exceptional, ethical dental care in a comfortable setting that focuses on each individual patient. Our team is proud to feature Dr. Jack Chan, consistent recipient of a local publication’s annual Top Dentist award since 2005, and Dr. BreeAnn Christiansen. The Shores Dental understands that dentistry is a marriage of function and aesthetics. “Only when working jointly with each individual can we achieve optimal oral health and beautiful results,” says Chan. “It’s rewarding,” Christiansen adds, “when my patients realize that dentistry is my passion and not just my occupation.” Both doctors are grateful for the chance to introduce themselves to La Jolla. The Shores Dental
7855 Fay Ave., Suite 260
(858) 551-2400
TheShoresDental.com La Jolla Sports Club
La Jolla Sports Club is in the midst of enhancing its customer experience by adding a 1400-square-foot spin studio and more floor space for all health and fitness enthusiasts. The expansion will also afford the opportunity to create a dedicated stretch area and clear out equipment from the studios and add more classes for members to enjoy. The company has decided to go green by changing all its light bulbs and fixtures to LED. Come see the changes at the beautiful facility, locally owned and operated by Brett and Kera Murphy.
La Jolla Sports Club
7825 Fay Ave.
(858) 456-2595
lajollasportsclub.com Lean and Green Cafe
Now also in Sorrento Valley, Lean and Green Cafe offers only the freshest and finest organic produce from locally grown sources and aims to satisfy your taste buds and your conscience. It’s no secret that eating healthfully is the best way to eat. More important, eating clean or organic food will improve your health, and Lean and Green can help with an impressive array of organic gourmet salads, wraps, soups and decadent organic sweet bowls. It also offers thirst-quenching, freshly made organic juices, smoothies and smart shots. It’s a vegetarian-friendly, vegan-friendly café open for breakfast, lunch and dinner on the go.
Lean and Green Cafe
7825 Fay Ave.
(858) 459-5326
leanandgreencafe.com Cold Stone Creamery
Murat Solmaz, new owner of Cold Stone Creamery, plans to continue to conduct business as always, making mouths happy with gusto and happily creating fresh ice cream batches every day in store on a signature frozen granite slab. “Why would you change the best ice cream anywhere?” says Murat. Churned from high-quality ingredients and mixed with your favorite candy, fruits or nuts, these made-to-order ice cream treats include tons of tempting flavors like Oreo Overload, from the Signature line, and Churro Caramel Crave, from the Hot Stone selections. Cold Stone also carries everything form ice cream cakes to low-fat frozen yogurt with probiotics and refreshing sorbet. Stop by for a scoop today!
Cold Stone Creamery 909 Prospect St., 2nd floor
(858) 454-2300
coldstonecreamery.com Coldwell Banker La Jolla
Welcome to the La Jolla office of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, the No. 1 real estate company in Southern California. Coldwell Banker began serving Southern California in 1924, and today, its presence and success in the region is unparalleled. With three dynamic locations on Prospect Street, we thrive on remaining at the cutting edge of technology and marketing while exemplifying a dedicated commitment to client service. Come say hi and meet one of our professionals today. Coldwell Banker La Jolla
930 Prospect St. (858) 459-3851
coldwellbanker.com Bubba’s Smokehouse BBQ Serving the quintessential all-American food, Bubba’s is well known for its lip-smackin’, fall-off-the-bone goodness. Family owned and operated for the last eight years, owners Jeff and Ali Nicoletta pride themselves on creating a “feel at home” atmosphere with a staff that knows most people by name; and they serve only homemade food made of high-quality products. There’s something here for everybody, from ribs, smoked brisket and fresh pies to healthful salads and veggies. Bubba’s also offers gluten-free options, a happy hour every day and a pet-friendly patio and is open seven days a week. Bubba’s BBQ
888 Prospect St.
(858) 551-4227
bubbassmokehousebbq.com Zia Women’s Shoes A welcome addition to La Jolla is Zia Women’s Shoes, an inviting boutique that, in addition to an array of shoes, also carries stylish handbags, jewelry, Italian clothes and other must-have accessories. The owners hand-select their fashion-forward offerings from around the world — Italy, Spain, Brazil, India — and also feature known U.S brands, hidden gems they’ve discovered, and even a handful of vegan designs. With something for every style and pocketbook, the shop features shoe lines including Vince Camuto, Nine West, Donald J. Pliner and Pantofola d’Oro. On the accessory front, the company features oversize bags from Morocco, Hobo handbags and beaded clutches handmade in Thailand to complement several lines of jewelry. Zia Women’s Shoes
7856 Girard Ave.
(858) 230-7669
ziashoes.com La Jolla Shirt Company
Serving La Jolla for more than 25 years, La Jolla Shirt Company has the best reputation for amazing resort wear, clothing and unique souvenirs. The company specializes in the most up-to-date heat-transfer T-shirt quality prints available, with more than 300 prints to choose from. The company also does custom embroidery and silkscreen printing for many renowned businesses and for your personal needs. Our expertise, experience and enthusiasm will definitely fuel an awesome and fun time.
La Jolla Shirt Company
935 Prospect St.
(858) 454-8530
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Lucy Activewear
This is a place you can find high quality, unique workout clothes so comfortable you will want to keep them on all day long. The brand started online in 1999 and moved to a brick-and-mortar space in 2002. Lucy, which opened in the Village more than 10 year ago, is proud to be the first active wear store in the neighborhood. It’s famous for its high quality fabrics – today, it has more than 50 stores across the country. It will celebrate Mother’s Day weekend with great discounts, snacks, gifts with purchases and a “make your mama a card” station for the kids. Lucy Activewear
7868 Girard Ave.
(858) 729-1897
lucy.com Eva Varrro Eva Varro is an Italian designer specializing in high-quality production-technology women’s apparel. Bridge the gap between European haute couture and American mainstream fashion here and enjoy elegance without sacrificing comfort as the store celebrates its 17th anniversary in La Jolla.
Eva Varro
7908 Girard Ave.
(858) 454-9408
evavarro.com Girard Gourmet
This is among the first restaurants in San Diego to rely on truly local produce. For the past 14 years, Francois and Diana Goedhuys have supplied their kitchen largely from their own organic garden in Julian, bringing fruits and veggies several times each week and immediately turning them into food. Girard Gourmet serves classic cafe cuisine inspired by the fresh produce and offers a wide selection of sweet and savory breads, desserts and pies available daily.
Girard Gourmet
7837 Girard Ave.
(858) 454-3325
girardgourmet.com Bower’s Jewelers
Regardless of what you are shopping for, this is the place to go for everything from watches, diamonds and fine/fun jewelry to beautiful gifts and crystal galore. Owner Sheila does an amazing job buying for the store, and there is literally something for everyone here.  Bower’s always has wonderful seasonal treasures as well. Family owned and operated since 1945, it’s been helping gift givers select tasteful and heartfelt items for family, friends and colleagues – and nothing is more meaningful than a gift given with a personal  touch. Bower’s Jewelers
7860 Girard Ave.
(858) 459-3678 Yogasmoga
Yogasmoga is a yoga-inspired athletic apparel company that’s found an audience in La Jolla, which really appreciates the firm’s superior product and authentic yoga ethos and the company’s commitment to bringing its retail experience to outstanding shopping destinations. The venue offers an array of classes that target mind, body and soul and specialty events with local vendors. Email to register at [email protected].
Yogasmoga
7863 Girard Ave.
(858) 732-9642
yogasmoga.com The Living Room
The Living Room has truly lived up to its name in La Jolla. The café has drawn young and old to sip tea, coffee and deluxe smoothies in a homey ambiance furnished with antique, ornate couches and wooden tables. Patrons find the communal atmosphere inspiring and relaxing; you’ll find groups of friends smoking the hookah on the patio and others poring over books in the back. Scrumptious desserts made onsite daily are available, along with wine, beer and hookah tobacco upstairs. Enjoy the views from the second floor, and don’t miss happy hour every day from noon to 6 p.m., with special prices on bottled and draft beer, wine, mimosas and well drinks Monday all day.  The Living Room
1010 Prospect St.
(858) 459-1187
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Inn by the Sea The Inn by the Sea was renovated inside and out in 2015. All rooms have balconies with gorgeous views, free wifi, refrigerators and coffee makers. We can’t wait to see you! Inn by the Sea
7830 Fay Ave.
(858) 459-4461, (800) 462-9732 toll free
lajollainnbythesea.com FinancialAlternatives
On April 30, the door closed on an attractive loophole called “File and Suspend” where some Social Security recipients increased their benefits by tens of thousands of dollars. Despite this, there are still other strategies to consider that can increase your lifetime Social Security income. For example, the restricted application strategy to obtain additional spousal benefits is still available in some instances.
Financial Alternatives can help you make better retirement planning choices to ensure you maximize your income and other financial resources. Financial Alternatives | Integrated Wealth Management
7825 Fay Ave., Suite 210
(858) 459-8289
financialalternatives.com Windermere Homes & Estates
Realtors and local residents Janet Douglas and Molly Olen have combined their local experience to assure that your needs will be met with the utmost integrity, knowledge and professionalism. Janet Douglas, has more than 40 years’ experience buying and selling homes in La Jolla and is the recipient of the prestigious Ralph Knox Award that exemplifies the highest standard of personal integrity, community, salesmanship and cooperation. Molly Olen sold more than $10 million in real estate last year alone; she has supported investors in the acquisition of flip projects and rental homes. Janet and Molly are a dynamic team bringing vast knowledge and experience to the local real estate market and consistently exceed their clients’ expectations.
Windermere Homes & Estates
7825 Fay Ave.
(858) 429-5638
windermere.com Beaming Beaming is a brand in customer pursuit of a wellness lifestyle. With six organic superfood cafes in San Diego and Los Angeles, its mission is to inspire and empower people of all ages to experience greater vitality through the power of delicious and nutritious plant-based food. The menu is brimming with superfood smoothies, cold-pressed juices, elixirs, entrées, salads, soups and baked goods — vegan, gluten and dairy free and non-GMO. Beaming is a pioneer in cleansing with food and offers three cleansing programs. Beaming
7863 Girard Ave.
(858) 263-1702
livebeaming.com Benefit Cosmetics
San Diego’s first free-standing Benefit Cosmetics Boutique sits proudly in the heart of La Jolla. The brand, based in San Francisco, is best known for brows and beauty, but management also wants to make sure you know that “Laughter is the best cosmetic, so grin and wear it!” The boutique offers brow shaping, tinting, full body waxing, custom air brush tanning and professional makeup applications/lessons. Come visit this adorably friendly staff to solve all your beauty dilemmas.
Benefit Cosmetics
1001 Prospect St. (858) 263-0683
benefitcosmetics.com Bendl’s Custom Shirts of La Jolla
In La Jolla since 1977, Bendl’s delivers next-to-none personalized service. It offers a unique mix of American and European brands perfect for the modern woman’s lifestyle and men’s custom-made shirts and suits, priced the same as better-quality ready-made suits. It also carres a large selection of Alberto casual pants and denims. Price, value, top-quality materials and selection: Nobody comes close to what you can receive at Bendl’s, a must-shop store in La Jolla.
Bendl’s Custom Shirts of La Jolla
7872 Girard Ave.
(858) 459-6147
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