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realweddings.ca 75 dancing. Ready to pull out all the stops? Book the Ultimate Luxury Wedding package, a fully customized, extravagant occasion that turns the hotel into your own private wedding villa – it includes everything from accommodations for you and your guests to a rehearsal dinner on a private yacht and a bon voyage brunch with parting gifts. Just down the street from La Valencia you'll discover La Jolla's oldest original hotel, the historic Grande Colonial (thegrandecolonial.com). Now 102 years old, the establishment has hosted countless visitors over the decades – including paranormal ones, if you believe the tales. Ghostly legends aside, the Grande Colonial combines old- fashioned hospitality with modern luxury in a freshly restored turn-of-the- century setting. ¦e hotel provides professional planning services and a range of venues, whether you prefer an intimate celebration in the top-›oor Loft with an oceanview rooftop deck, or the bright and spacious Sun Room for up to 120 guests. Perhaps best of all, every venue serves up mouth- watering creations from the hotel's award-winning Nine- Ten restaurant, led by star chef Jason Knibb, who was named San Diego's Chef of the Year in 2014. For golfers, La Jolla is best known for its PGA Tour stop at Torrey Pines Golf Course. For spectacular views, it's hard to beat a stay at e Lodge at Torrey Pines (lodgetorreypines.org), which overlooks the course, the Paci'c Ocean beyond and the striking sandstone bluªs and windswept trees of neighbouring Torrey Pines State Reserve. ¦e Craftsman-style lodge, with its warm wood and stained glass, promises relaxing comfort in its spacious guest rooms, soothing signature spa treatments and memorable dining in the elegant A.R. Valentien restaurant on site. If you or your sweetheart has long dreamed of a golf-course wedding, the Lodge's Arroyo Terrace oªers a velvety croquet lawn surrounded by roses and sculpted hedges, perfect for a grand ceremony and cocktail reception overlooking the 18th green. Indoors, take your pick of venues, from a cozy cottage that accommodates just 20 guests to a magni'cent ballroom for up to 220 revellers. To simplify your planning, the Lodge at Torrey Pines provides three complete wedding packages, all including ceremony location and set-up, cocktail reception, plated dinner and sweet two-night stay for the two of you. No matter how you choose to celebrate, if a little California dreamin' is part of your wedding or honeymoon plans, La Jolla is a hidden jewel well worth uncovering. For more info, check out sandiego.org rw ⊲ Dine in style: You'll never go hungry in La Jolla given the plentiful eateries ranging from casual brunch spots to exquisite fine dining. For a special occasion, book a table at the Marine Room (marineroom.com). Located at La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club, the historic 70-year-old dining room is built right on the beach, where waves can crash right up against the enormous picture windows. (Hint: The restaurant is known locally as the place to pop the question.) ⊲ Take in a show: For a taste of La Jolla's world-class arts scene, check out a show at the legendary La Jolla Playhouse (lajollaplayhouse.org). A number of the theatre's original productions, including Jersey Boys and Rent, have gone on to become Broadway smashes. ⊲ Wander the beaches: Whether swimming, surfing, snorkelling or picnicking is your activity of choice, La Jolla has the perfect beach for you. Don't miss the Children's Pool at Casa Beach, where you can get up close to a colony of harbour seals that have made themselves comfortable on the sandy beach. (Don't forget your camera.) ⊲ Indulge yourselves: For the ultimate couple's retreat, enjoy a massage together at Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa (estancialajolla.com). The posh hotel's award-winning spa includes a couple's bungalow treatment space with a private deck, fireplace and soaking tub. »»»»»»TO DO LIST Marine Room Grande Colonial The Lodge at Torrey Pines Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa