Celebrate Easter — or just spring — in La Jolla with these area events: • To help usher in spring and hone those egg-hunting skills, head over to the La Jolla Recreation Center this weekend for some spring break activities. Catch a spring-themed movie and refreshments on Thursday, April 5 from 10 a.m. to noon and then get your basket ready for Egg Hunt Day on Saturday, April 7. Egg Hunt Day activities include crafts and a meet-and-greet with Peter Rabbit, in addition to age-specific egg hunts every half hour between 10 a.m. an noon. For $3, participants can take part in all activities and will receive a goodie bag. For more information, call (858) 552-1658. The La Jolla Recreation Center is located at 615 Prospect St. • On April 8, Beaumont’s Eatery will offer culinary delights like fried chicken breast and bacon-cheddar biscuits with brown butter maple syrup and sage gravy ($12), honey-baked ham benedict with grilled asparagus and roasted tomatoes and red-eye bearnaise ($13), and spiced apple and pear whole-wheat pancakes with bourbon maple syrup and vanilla bean whipped cream ($12). Or, indulge in a Maine lobster and shrimp scramble with roasted corn, asparagus, tomatoes, artichoke potato hash and melted leek fondue ($18). For more information, call (858) 459-0474 or visit www.beaumontseatery.com. • Brockton Villa will also offer Easter Sunday specials. From 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. the restaurant will serve up a lobster and crab omelet with triple cream, poached asparagus and tarragon bearnaise ($18) and croque madame with honey ham and Swiss cheese sandwich, sunny-side-up egg and bechamel ($11). From noon to 3 p.m. guests can order special lunch items, including a Waldorf chicken salad croissant ($11), roasted lamb sandwich ($14) and artisan cheese board ($15). Guests can also treat themselves to Easter dinner specials like braised lamb shank, available after 5 p.m. For more information, call (858) 454-7393 or visit www.brocktonvilla.com. • George’s at the Cove is offering a traditional Easter Brunch with California flavor. Famed chef Trey Foshee has prepared a California Modern take on traditional Easter favorites, like delectable brioche French toast, eggs benedict, Niman Ranch pork loin and prime shortrib hash. To view the full menu and make reservations, visit www.georgescaliforniamodern.com/easter-brunch. • Perched atop the La Jolla Cove overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Hotel Valencia is a gorgeous property for Easter Sunday. With delicious food, fun activities and crafts for the kids, the hotel offers an experience the whole family can enjoy. From 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. an Easter brunch buffet, including dishes like artisan ham benedict and thyme-roasted leg of lamb, will be served. Children can meet the Easter Bunny and hunt for eggs. Prices are $85 for adults and $38 for children 12 and under. For more information or to make reservations, call (858) 551-3761 or visit www.lavalencia.com. • Hunt for cupcakes instead of eggs this Easter at Sprinkles Cupcakes and stock up on special springtime treats. Available March 30 to April 8, the HOP Box includes brown sugar praline, dark chocolate, red velvet and carrot cupcakes, adorned with pink and green bunnies and sealed with a ‘HOP for Cupcakes’ sticker. Sprinkles will be open on Easter Sunday. For more information, visit www.sprinkles.com.