2026 Best of La Jolla - 2026 Best of La Jolla Winners

Congratulations to our Best of La Jolla 2026 winners!

2026 Best of La Jolla Stats
Categories:
211
Contenders:
546

Restaurants

98 categories
Best Acai
Blue Whale
1st Place
Blue Whale
834 Kline St
3 nominees »
Best Ahi Poke
Duke’s
1st Place
Duke’s
4 nominees »
Best American
The Cottage
1st Place
The Cottage
7702 Fay Ave
7 nominees »
Best Appetizer
1st Place
Zoya
1000 Prospect St Website
8 nominees »
Best Atmosphere
George’s At The Cove
1st Place
George’s At The Cove
1250 Prospect St
11 nominees »
Best Bagel
PopUp Bagels
1st Place
PopUp Bagels
637 Pearl St
4 nominees »
Best Bakery
Wayfarer Bread & Pastry
1st Place
Wayfarer Bread & Pastry
6 nominees »
Best Bar
1st Place
Beaumont’s
5662 La Jolla Blvd Website
5 nominees »
Best Beer Selection
Public House La Jolla
1st Place
Public House La Jolla
2 nominees »
Best Bloody Mary
1st Place
Beaumont’s
5662 La Jolla Blvd Website
2 nominees »
Best Breakfast
Pepino Eatery & Bakeshop
1st Place
Pepino Eatery & Bakeshop
7556 Fay Ave Suite F
9 nominees »
Best Brunch
Pepino Eatery & Bakeshop
1st Place
Pepino Eatery & Bakeshop
7556 Fay Ave Suite F
10 nominees »
Best Burger
Queenstown Village
1st Place
Queenstown Village
1044 Wall St
6 nominees »
Best Burrito
Pepino Eatery & Bakeshop
1st Place
Pepino Eatery & Bakeshop
7556 Fay Ave Suite F
6 nominees »
Best Cafe
Cala La Jolla Café
1st Place
Cala La Jolla Café
7910 Girard Ave
11 nominees »
Best Cantina
Verdes El Ranchero
1st Place
Verdes El Ranchero
7404 La Jolla Blvd
3 nominees »
Best Catering
Small Goods Cheese Shop & Cafe
1st Place
Small Goods Cheese Shop & Cafe
7524 La Jolla Blvd
4 nominees »
Best Chef
1st Place
Kamal Kamal @ Zoya
1000 Prospect St Website
10 nominees »
Best Chinese
Mandarin House
1st Place
Mandarin House
2 nominees »
Best Chocolate
Michele Coulon Dessertier
1st Place
Michele Coulon Dessertier
3 nominees »
Best Coffee Shop
Cala La Jolla Café
1st Place
Cala La Jolla Café
7910 Girard Ave
10 nominees »
Best Coffee Stand/Kiosk
Better Buzz Coffee
1st Place
Better Buzz Coffee
909 Prospect St
4 nominees »
Best Cold Brew
Bird Rock Coffee Roasters
1st Place
Bird Rock Coffee Roasters
5627 La Jolla Blvd
4 nominees »
Best Comfort Food
1st Place
Rock N’ Roost Rotisserie
5662 La Jolla Blvd Website
7 nominees »
Best Crepes
Richard Walker
1st Place
Richard Walker
4 nominees »
Best Curry
Taste Of The Himalayas
1st Place
Taste Of The Himalayas
3 nominees »
Best Deli
Girard Gourmet
1st Place
Girard Gourmet
7837 Girard Ave
4 nominees »
Best Desserts
Michele Coulon Dessertier
1st Place
Michele Coulon Dessertier
6 nominees »
Best Dinner
1st Place
Zoya
1000 Prospect St Website
12 nominees »
Best Espresso
Better Buzz
1st Place
Better Buzz
7 nominees »
Best Family Restaurant
1st Place
Zoya
1000 Prospect St Website
10 nominees »
Best Farm To Table
George’s At The Cove
1st Place
George’s At The Cove
1250 Prospect St
4 nominees »
Best Fast Food (Mexican)
The Taco Stand
1st Place
The Taco Stand
3 nominees »
Best Fish & Chips
Hennessey's
1st Place
Hennessey's
2 nominees »
Best Fish Taco
El Pescador
1st Place
El Pescador
8 nominees »
Best French
Bistro Du Marche
1st Place
Bistro Du Marche
7437 Girard Ave
4 nominees »
Best French Toast
1st Place
Beaumont’s
5662 La Jolla Blvd Website
4 nominees »
Best Gelato
Bobboi
1st Place
Bobboi
2 nominees »
Best Grab & Go Meals
1st Place
Rock N’ Roost Rotisserie
5662 La Jolla Blvd Website
5 nominees »
Best Greek
1st Place
Zoya
1000 Prospect St Website
3 nominees »
Best Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Small Goods Cheese Shop & Cafe
1st Place
Small Goods Cheese Shop & Cafe
7524 La Jolla Blvd
3 nominees »
Best Happy Hour
1st Place
Beaumont’s
5662 La Jolla Blvd Website
7 nominees »
Best Hawaiian/Polynesian
Duke’s
1st Place
Duke’s
1 nominees »
Best Healthy Dining
Parakeet Cafe
1st Place
Parakeet Cafe
927 Silverado St
5 nominees »
Best Ice Cream
Scoops
1st Place
Scoops
4 nominees »
Best Indian
Taste Of The Himalayas
1st Place
Taste Of The Himalayas
1 nominees »
Best Italian
Piatti
1st Place
Piatti
2182 Avenida De La Playa
6 nominees »
Best Juice Bar
Parakeet Juicery
1st Place
Parakeet Juicery
4 nominees »
Best Kombucha
Trilogy Sanctuary
1st Place
Trilogy Sanctuary
2 nominees »
Best Late Night Eatery
The Spot
1st Place
The Spot
2 nominees »
Best Latte
Bird Rock Coffee Roasters
1st Place
Bird Rock Coffee Roasters
5627 La Jolla Blvd
4 nominees »
Best Live Music
1st Place
Beaumont’s
5662 La Jolla Blvd Website
2 nominees »
Best Lobster
The Marine Room
1st Place
The Marine Room
2 nominees »
Best Lunch
Pepino Eatery & Bakeshop
1st Place
Pepino Eatery & Bakeshop
7556 Fay Ave Suite F
12 nominees »
Best Margarita
Puesto
1st Place
Puesto
1026 Wall St
4 nominees »
Best Martini
Manhattan
1st Place
Manhattan
7766 Fay Ave
5 nominees »
Best Mediterranean
1st Place
Zoya
1000 Prospect St Website
4 nominees »
Best Mexican
Puesto
1st Place
Puesto
1026 Wall St
4 nominees »
Best New Bar/Tavern
LUCIEN
1st Place
LUCIEN
7863 Girard Ave 308
1 nominees »
Best New Restaurant
1st Place
Zoya
1000 Prospect St Website
6 nominees »
Best Ocean View
George’s At The Cove
1st Place
George’s At The Cove
1250 Prospect St
3 nominees »
Best Omelette
The Cottage
1st Place
The Cottage
7702 Fay Ave
3 nominees »
Best Organic
Parakeet Cafe
1st Place
Parakeet Cafe
927 Silverado St
2 nominees »
Best Overall Restaurant
1st Place
Zoya
1000 Prospect St Website
13 nominees »
Best Overall Service
1st Place
Beaumont’s
5662 La Jolla Blvd Website
7 nominees »
Best Oysters
El Pescador
1st Place
El Pescador
2 nominees »
Best Pancakes
Richard Walker
1st Place
Richard Walker
5 nominees »
Best Pasta Dish
Catania
1st Place
Catania
6 nominees »
Best Pastry
Wayfarer Bread & Pastry
1st Place
Wayfarer Bread & Pastry
5 nominees »
Best Patio Dining
1st Place
Brockton Villa
1235 Coast Blvd Website
8 nominees »
Best Pet Friendly Restaurant
1st Place
Beaumont’s
5662 La Jolla Blvd Website
4 nominees »
Best Pizza
Isola Pizza Bar
1st Place
Isola Pizza Bar
7734 Girard Ave
4 nominees »
Best Pizza (Woodfired)
Isola Pizza Bar
1st Place
Isola Pizza Bar
7734 Girard Ave
3 nominees »
Best Place For A Birthday Party
LUCIEN
1st Place
LUCIEN
7863 Girard Ave 308
4 nominees »
Best Place To Go On A Budget
Taco Stand
1st Place
Taco Stand
2 nominees »
Best Place To People Watch
Jose’s Courtroom
1st Place
Jose’s Courtroom
6 nominees »
Best Romantic
LUCIEN
1st Place
LUCIEN
7863 Girard Ave 308
10 nominees »
Best Roof Top Dining
George’s At The Cove
1st Place
George’s At The Cove
1250 Prospect St
3 nominees »
Best Salad
1st Place
Zoya
1000 Prospect St Website
6 nominees »
Best Sandwich
Pepino Eatery & Bakeshop
1st Place
Pepino Eatery & Bakeshop
7556 Fay Ave Suite F
9 nominees »
Best Seafood
El Pescador Fish Market
1st Place
El Pescador Fish Market
634 Pearl St
7 nominees »
Best Soup
1st Place
Zoya
1000 Prospect St Website
6 nominees »
Best Specialty Drink
Paradisaea
1st Place
Paradisaea
4 nominees »
Best Sports Bar
Nautilus Tavern
1st Place
Nautilus Tavern
4 nominees »
Best Steak
Eddie V’s
1st Place
Eddie V’s
1270 Prospect St
4 nominees »
Best Surf And Turf
Eddie V’s
1st Place
Eddie V’s
1270 Prospect St
2 nominees »
Best Sushi
Himitsu
1st Place
Himitsu
6 nominees »
Best Tacos
Puesto
1st Place
Puesto
1026 Wall St
6 nominees »
Best Take-Out
1st Place
Rock N’ Roost Rotisserie
5662 La Jolla Blvd Website
6 nominees »
Best Thai
Aroi Thai
1st Place
Aroi Thai
3 nominees »
Best Vegan
Trilogy Sanctuary
1st Place
Trilogy Sanctuary
2 nominees »
Best Vegetarian
Trilogy Sanctuary
1st Place
Trilogy Sanctuary
5 nominees »
Best Wine Bar
Bird Rock Fine Wine
1st Place
Bird Rock Fine Wine
3 nominees »
Best Wine Selection (Restaurant)
Nine-Ten
1st Place
Nine-Ten
910 Prospect St
6 nominees »
Best Wine Shop
Bird Rock Fine Wine
1st Place
Bird Rock Fine Wine
3 nominees »
Best Wings
Nautilus Tavern
1st Place
Nautilus Tavern
3 nominees »
Best Wraps
Marketplace Grille
1st Place
Marketplace Grille
3 nominees »
Best Yogurt
Froglanders Crepes & Yogurt
1st Place
Froglanders Crepes & Yogurt
2 nominees »

Retail

113 categories
Best Accounting
1st Place
Natalie Papagni CPA
4275 Executive Square Suite 200 Website
9 nominees »
Best Acupuncture
1st Place
Amorah Kelly at Wonderworks Healing Arts
7742 Herschel Avenue Suite Q Website
12 nominees »
Best Alternative/Integrative Health
1st Place
Amorah Kelly at Wonderworks Healing Arts
7742 Herschel Avenue Suite Q Website
12 nominees »
Best Antiques
Ark Antiques
1st Place
Ark Antiques
5 nominees »
Best Architect
Benton & Benton Architects
1st Place
Benton & Benton Architects
7757 Girard Ave
12 nominees »
Best Art Gallery
Ian Ely Gallery
1st Place
Ian Ely Gallery
1141 Prospect St
10 nominees »
Best Art Gallery (Photography)
Ian Ely Gallery
1st Place
Ian Ely Gallery
1141 Prospect St
3 nominees »
Best Attorney
Mark Krasner CPA ESQ
1st Place
Mark Krasner CPA ESQ
3 nominees »
Best Auto Detail
La Jolla Hand Car Wash
1st Place
La Jolla Hand Car Wash
600 Pearl St
2 nominees »
Best Auto Repair (all makes)
Family Auto
1st Place
Family Auto
2 nominees »
Best Auto Repair (import)
La Jolla Independent
1st Place
La Jolla Independent
2 nominees »
Best Auto Sales
McLaren San Diego
1st Place
McLaren San Diego
7440 La Jolla Blvd
5 nominees »
Best Bank
Chase
1st Place
Chase
10 nominees »
Best Bed
Vispring
1st Place
Vispring
7464 Girard Ave
7 nominees »
Best Bike Shop
California Bicycles
1st Place
California Bicycles
3 nominees »
Best Bike Shop (Electric)
Pedego
1st Place
Pedego
5702 La Jolla Blvd Suite 101A
3 nominees »
Best Book Store
Warwick’s
1st Place
Warwick’s
2 nominees »
Best Boutique
Sweet Paper
1st Place
Sweet Paper
7660 Fay Ave
8 nominees »
Best Car Wash
La Jolla Hand Car Wash
1st Place
La Jolla Hand Car Wash
600 Pearl St
3 nominees »
Best Cell Phone Store
Verizon
1st Place
Verizon
3 nominees »
Best Child Care
Dan McKinney Family YMCA
1st Place
Dan McKinney Family YMCA
8355 Cliffridge Ave
5 nominees »
Best Children's Apparel
Celita & Co.
1st Place
Celita & Co.
7734 Herschel Ave Suite B
3 nominees »
Best Chiropractor
Active Rest Chiropractic
1st Place
Active Rest Chiropractic
7580 Fay Ave Ste 302
11 nominees »
Best Cleaning
Big League Clean
1st Place
Big League Clean
4225 Executive Square Suite Suite 600
7 nominees »
Best Coins & Precious Metals
H.S. Perlin
1st Place
H.S. Perlin
2 nominees »
Best Computer Repair
Endless Technology Solutions
1st Place
Endless Technology Solutions
3 nominees »
Best Contractor / Construction
Grunow Construction
1st Place
Grunow Construction
9 nominees »
Best Convenience Store
Keg N Bottle
1st Place
Keg N Bottle
2 nominees »
Best Cosmetic Rejuvenation
Torrey Pines Dermatology & Laser Center
1st Place
Torrey Pines Dermatology & Laser Center
9850 Genesee Ave 460
18 nominees »
Best Cosmetic Surgery
Torrey Pines Dermatology & Laser Center
1st Place
Torrey Pines Dermatology & Laser Center
9850 Genesee Ave 460
12 nominees »
Best Day Spa
1st Place
Colibri Skincare
7760 Fay Ave Suite E Website
8 nominees »
Best Dentist
Dr. Weston Spencer
1st Place
Dr. Weston Spencer
10 nominees »
Best Dentist (Pediatric)
Dr. Scoma-Seaside Pediatric Dentistry
1st Place
Dr. Scoma-Seaside Pediatric Dentistry
3 nominees »
Best Discount Store
Goodwill
1st Place
Goodwill
1 nominees »
Best Doctor
Pacific Pearl
1st Place
Pacific Pearl
6919 La Jolla Blvd
7 nominees »
Best Doctor (Naturopathic)
Pacific Pearl
1st Place
Pacific Pearl
6919 La Jolla Blvd
4 nominees »
Best Dog Grooming
Left Coast Grooming
1st Place
Left Coast Grooming
7443 La Jolla Blvd
5 nominees »
Best Dry Cleaner
Margaret’s Cleaners
1st Place
Margaret’s Cleaners
5 nominees »
Best Electric Rideables
La Jolla Ebike & Skate
1st Place
La Jolla Ebike & Skate
7444 Girard Ave
2 nominees »
Best Electrician
West Coast Electric
1st Place
West Coast Electric
3 nominees »
Best Eyewear
Optical Artisans
1st Place
Optical Artisans
930 Silverado St
5 nominees »
Best Fashion Accessories
Sigi’s Boutique
1st Place
Sigi’s Boutique
1 nominees »
Best Financial Planner
Canter Wealth
1st Place
Canter Wealth
7825 Fay Ave 140
4 nominees »
Best Floor Covering
Nativa
1st Place
Nativa
3 nominees »
Best Florist
Bridget’s Blooms
1st Place
Bridget’s Blooms
4 nominees »
Best Furniture Store
1st Place
Unscripted Spaces
7730 Girard Ave Website
4 nominees »
Best Gift Store
Sweet Paper
1st Place
Sweet Paper
7660 Fay Ave
4 nominees »
Best Gourmet Meat/ Butcher Shop
Valley Farm Market
1st Place
Valley Farm Market
3 nominees »
Best Grocery Store
Pavillions
1st Place
Pavillions
2 nominees »
Best Grocery Store (Specialty)
Valley Farm Market
1st Place
Valley Farm Market
5 nominees »
Best Hair Salon
Belle Sirène Salon
1st Place
Belle Sirène Salon
7923 Girard Ave
8 nominees »
Best Handyman
Handyman of La Jolla & Del Mar
1st Place
Handyman of La Jolla & Del Mar
2 nominees »
Best Hardware Store
Meanley & Son Hardware
1st Place
Meanley & Son Hardware
1 nominees »
Best Health Club
Life Time La Jolla
1st Place
Life Time La Jolla
5 nominees »
Best Health Food/Nutrition Store
Trader Joe’s
1st Place
Trader Joe’s
3 nominees »
Best Holistic Center
1st Place
Amorah Kelly at Wonderworks Healing Arts
7742 Herschel Avenue Suite Q Website
2 nominees »
Best Holistic Medicine
1st Place
Amorah Kelly at Wonderworks Healing Arts
7742 Herschel Avenue Suite Q Website
4 nominees »
Best Hotel
La Valencia
1st Place
La Valencia
1132 Prospect St
5 nominees »
Best Insurance Agent
Pete Blasi @ My Senior Health Plan
1st Place
Pete Blasi @ My Senior Health Plan
875 Prospect St Suite 201
4 nominees »
Best Integrative Medicine Practice
Pacific Pearl
1st Place
Pacific Pearl
6919 La Jolla Blvd
1 nominees »
Best Interior Designer
AGK Design Studio
1st Place
AGK Design Studio
4 nominees »
Best Jewelry Design & Repair
Bower’s Jewelers
1st Place
Bower’s Jewelers
5 nominees »
Best Jewelry Store
Diamonds on the Rock
1st Place
Diamonds on the Rock
4 nominees »
Best Landscaper
Crown Point Clippers
1st Place
Crown Point Clippers
5 nominees »
Best Liquor Store
Dick’s Liquor
1st Place
Dick’s Liquor
3 nominees »
Best Martial Arts
PTC Boxing Gym
1st Place
PTC Boxing Gym
5755 La Jolla Blvd
5 nominees »
Best Massage
SD Therapy Massage & Bodywork
1st Place
SD Therapy Massage & Bodywork
7301 Girard Ave P1
4 nominees »
Best Membership Organization
La Jolla Village Merchants Association
1st Place
La Jolla Village Merchants Association
4 nominees »
Best Men's Apparel
Ascot Shop
1st Place
Ascot Shop
4 nominees »
Best Men's Apparel (formal)
Ascot Shop
1st Place
Ascot Shop
2 nominees »
Best Mortgage Agent
Kenny Simpson
1st Place
Kenny Simpson
3 nominees »
Best Nail Salon
Nancy's Nails
1st Place
Nancy's Nails
721 Pearl St
7 nominees »
Best Optometrist
Eyecare at the Cove Optometry
1st Place
Eyecare at the Cove Optometry
2 nominees »
Best Orthodontist
Pal Orthodontics of La Jolla
1st Place
Pal Orthodontics of La Jolla
7301 Girard Ave Ste 200
5 nominees »
Best Painter
Chism Bros. Painting
1st Place
Chism Bros. Painting
4 nominees »
Best Painting Supplies
Meanley & Son Hardware
1st Place
Meanley & Son Hardware
2 nominees »
Best Personal Trainer
Balanced Fitness & Health
1st Place
Balanced Fitness & Health
7680 Girard Ave Ste 200
4 nominees »
Best Pet Hospital
Bird Rock Animal Hospital
1st Place
Bird Rock Animal Hospital
5588 La Jolla Blvd
4 nominees »
Best Pet Sitting / Boarding
DogZenergy
1st Place
DogZenergy
2 nominees »
Best Pet Store
Decker’s Dog + Cat
1st Place
Decker’s Dog + Cat
2 nominees »
Best Pharmacy
Cortex RX
1st Place
Cortex RX
2 nominees »
Best Pilates
SOULution Pilates
1st Place
SOULution Pilates
8813 Villa La Jolla Dr 2000A
3 nominees »
Best Place To Buy Jeans
Ralph Lauren
1st Place
Ralph Lauren
2 nominees »
Best Plumber
Erling Rohde
1st Place
Erling Rohde
3 nominees »
Best Preschool
Gillispie School
1st Place
Gillispie School
2 nominees »
Best Printer
Sweet Paper
1st Place
Sweet Paper
7660 Fay Ave
4 nominees »
Best Private School
The Bishop’s School
1st Place
The Bishop’s School
3 nominees »
Best Remodeling Company
GDC Construction Inc
1st Place
GDC Construction Inc
3 nominees »
Best Resale Shop
Boulevard La Jolla
1st Place
Boulevard La Jolla
3 nominees »
Best Senior Care
Chateau La Jolla
1st Place
Chateau La Jolla
3 nominees »
Best Senior Living
White Sands La Jolla
1st Place
White Sands La Jolla
7450 Olivetas Ave
4 nominees »
Best Shipping
The UPS Store
1st Place
The UPS Store
5580 La Jolla Blvd
3 nominees »
Best Shoe Store
Rangoni Firenze
1st Place
Rangoni Firenze
2 nominees »
Best Specialized Workout Fac.
The Perfect Workout
1st Place
The Perfect Workout
1 nominees »
Best Sporting Goods Store
Bird Rock Surf Shop
1st Place
Bird Rock Surf Shop
4 nominees »
Best Stylist
Ashen Salon
1st Place
Ashen Salon
6903 La Jolla Blvd
7 nominees »
Best Sunglasses
Be Seen Optics
1st Place
Be Seen Optics
3 nominees »
Best Surf Shop
Mitch's Surf Shop
1st Place
Mitch's Surf Shop
2 nominees »
Best Swimsuits
Mitch’s Surf Shop
1st Place
Mitch’s Surf Shop
3 nominees »
Best Tanning Salon
B Lash Studio
1st Place
B Lash Studio
3 nominees »
Best Tattoo Parlor
Prospect Ink
1st Place
Prospect Ink
1 nominees »
Best Tourist Atraction
Birch Aquarium
1st Place
Birch Aquarium
2 nominees »
Best Travel Agency
Chayet Travel Network
1st Place
Chayet Travel Network
3 nominees »
Best Tree Trimming
Crown Point Clippers
1st Place
Crown Point Clippers
1 nominees »
Best Tutoring
Mathnasium of La Jolla
1st Place
Mathnasium of La Jolla
1 nominees »
Best Urgent Care
Urgent Care of La Jolla
1st Place
Urgent Care of La Jolla
2 nominees »
Best Venue
La Valencia
1st Place
La Valencia
1132 Prospect St
1 nominees »
Best Veterinarian
Bird Rock Animal Hospital
1st Place
Bird Rock Animal Hospital
5588 La Jolla Blvd
4 nominees »
Best Web Design
Brass Ring Multimedia
1st Place
Brass Ring Multimedia
3 nominees »
Best Weight Loss
Pacific Pearl
1st Place
Pacific Pearl
6919 La Jolla Blvd
4 nominees »
Best Wellness Center
1st Place
Amorah Kelly at Wonderworks Healing Arts
7742 Herschel Avenue Suite Q Website
5 nominees »
Best Womens Apparel
Faherty Brand La Jolla
1st Place
Faherty Brand La Jolla
7824 Girard Ave
5 nominees »
Best Yoga
Prana Yoga Center
1st Place
Prana Yoga Center
3 nominees »