Dreamscapes Travel & Lifestyle Magazine
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DREAMSCAPES FALL/ WINTER 2016 32 O ur Air Canada flight touched down in San Diego slightly ahead of schedule on a sunny December morning. Our ultimate destination was the beautiful oceanfront community of La Jolla, a quick 20-minute drive up the coast, for a tasty lunch on the open-air ocean terrace at George's at the Cove. The warm sun, a refreshing gentle breeze and the magnifi- cent views of the Pacific Ocean were already doing their magic. OUTDOOR LIVING I had visited La Jolla before and always longed to return. Blessed with pleasant tem- peratures year-round, it offers an enviable lifestyle. Arts and culture play a huge role here. The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego was originally Ellen Browning Scripps's home (c. 1916), which she willed to artists and, in 1941, it evolved into a full-fledged museum, which was later BY DONNA S. VIEIRA TOP: Patrons enjoy a tasty lunch on the open-air ocean terrace at George's at the Cove in La Jolla. OPPOSITE CENTRE: The magnificent Lodge at Torrey Pines in La Jolla is an excellent accommodation choice for golfers. OPPOSITE BOTTOM: The exquisite Marine Room, a true San Diego landmark, promises a dining experience like no other. Max Whittaker The California RIVIERA BECKONS ON A DREARY FALL MORNING I WAS LAMENTING THE END OF A LONG, WARM SUMMER. LIKE THE LEAVES THAT CLUNG STEADFASTLY TO THE TREES OUTSIDE MY WINDOW, I WASN'T READY TO GIVE UP ON THE WARM WEATHER JUST YET. THEN, AN EMAIL LANDED ON MY DESKTOP SUGGESTING A TRENDY, LUXURY WOMEN'S GETAWAY TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA. QUICKLY I RESPONDED, "ABSOLUTELY!"