Laxson Associates l La Jolla Real Estate

Every year the La Jolla Light Newspaper has a "Best of Readers Poll" and their readers are encouraged to pick their favorite businesses and professionals in our community. This is the 10th year for the poll and a few of the winners are listed below, including my office at Coldwell Banker!!

BEST REAL ESTATE COMPANY
1 - Coldwell Banker
Coldwell Banker markets residential real estate, helping people find homes for a family, as a second home, vacation rental or for investment. We also specialize in meeting the needs of an ever-growing international clientele.
930 Prospect St.
(858) 459-3851

BEST RESTAURANT
1 - George's at the Cove
1250 Prospect St.
(858) 454-4224

BEST BREAKFAST
1 - Harry's Coffee Shop
7545 Girard Ave.
(858) 454-7381

BEST NEW RESTAURANT
1 - Vigilucci's Seafood, Steak & Chop House
909 Prospect St.
(858) 454-9664

BEST RESTAURANT SERVICE
1 - George's at the Cove
1250 Prospect St.
(858) 454-4224

BEST LUNCH
1 - The Cottage
7702 Fay Ave.
(858) 454-8409

BEST TAKE-OUT
1 - Girard Gourmet
7837 Girard Ave.
(858) 454-3325 or (858) 454-3321

BEST SUNDAY BRUNCH
1 - La Valencia
1132 Prospect St.
(858) 454-0771

BEST FAMILY RESTAURANT
1 - Sammy's Woodfired Pizza
702 Pearl St.
(858) 454-8409

BEST WINE SELECTION
1 - George's At The Cove
1250 Prospect St.
(858) 454-4224

BEST OUTDOOR RESTAURANT
1 - George's Rooftop Terrace
1250 Prospect St.
(858) 454-4244

BEST BURGER
1 - Burger Lounge
1101 Wall St.
(858) 456-0196

BEST DESSERT
1 - The Cookie Lady
7596 Fay Ave.
(858) 456-1640

BEST MARGARITA
1 - Jose's Court Room
1037 Prospect St.
(858) 454-7655

BEST PIZZA
1 - Sammy's Woodfired Pizza
702 Pearl St.
(858) 456-5222

BEST SANDWICH
1 - Girard Gourmet
7837 Girard Ave.
(858) 454-3321

BEST STEAK
1 - Bully's
5755 La Jolla Blvd.
(858) 459-2768

BEST SUSHI
1 - Sushi on the Rock
7734 Girard Ave.
(858) 456-1138
1025 Prospect St., #250
(858) 459-3208

BEST SEAFOOD
1 - El Pescador
627 Pearl St.
(858) 456-2526

BEST AMERICAN
1 - The Spot
1005 Prospect St.
(858) 459-0800

BEST ASIAN FUSION
1 - Roppongi
875 Prospect St.
(858) 551-5252

BEST CHINESE
1 - Mandarin House
6765 La Jolla Blvd.
(858) 454-2555

BEST MEDITERRANEAN
1 - Marketplace Grille
1030-C Torrey Pines Road
(858) 456-9576

BEST MEXICAN
1 - Su Casa
6738 La Jolla Blvd.
(858) 454-0369

BEST THAI
1 - Spice & Rice Thai Kitchen
7734-C Girard Ave.
(858) 456-0466

BEST FRENCH
1 - Tapenade
7612 Fay Ave.
(858) 551-7500

BEST ITALIAN
1 - Piatti's
2182 Avenida de la Playa
(858) 454-1589

BEST BAKERY
1 - Girard Gourmet
7837 Girard Ave.
(858) 454-3325

BEST CAFÉ
1 - Girard Gourmet
7837 Girard Ave.
(858) 454-3325

BEST CATERING
1 - French Gourmet
960 Turquoise St.
(800) 929-1984

BEST COFFEE SHOP
1 - Harry's
7545 Girard Ave.
(858) 454-7381

BEST DELI
1 - Girard Gourmet
7837 Girard Ave.
(858) 454-3321

BEST ICE CREAM & FROZEN YOGURT
1 - Froglanders
915 Pearl St.
(858) 459-3764

BEST ANTIQUES
1 - Ark Antiques
7643 Girard Ave.
(858) 459-7755

BEST PHARMACY
1 - Burns Drugs
7824 Girard Ave.
(858) 459-4285

BEST FURNITURE STORE
1 - Kreiss Collection
7770 Girard Ave.
(858) 456-0246

BEST STATIONERY STORE
1 - Warwick's
7821 Girard Ave.
(858) 454-0347

BEST BANK
1 - Wells Fargo
7714 Girard Ave.
(858) 455-0362

BEST HOTEL
1 - La Valencia
1132 Prospect St.
(858) 454-0771

BEST CHILDREN'S APPAREL
1 - Spoiled Rotten
7544 Fay St.
(858) 459-1904

BEST MEN'S APPAREL
1 - Ascot Shop
(858) 454-4222
7750 Girard Ave.

BEST WOMEN'S APPAREL
1 - Sigi's
7888 Girard Ave.
(858) 454-7244

BEST EYEWEAR
1 - Sunglass Hut
1049 Prospect St.
(858) 459-6010

BEST JEWELRY STORE
1 - Bowers Jewelers
7860 Girard Ave.
(858) 459-3678

BEST SHOE STORE
1 - Rangoni Firenze Shoes
7870 Girard Ave.
(858) 459-4469

BEST FLORIST
1 - Adelaide's Florist and Decorators
7766 Girard Ave.
(858) 454-0146

BEST DRY CLEANERS
1 - Margaret's Cleaners
7511 La Jolla Blvd.
(858) 454-2375

BEST GROCERY
1 - Vons
7544 Girard Ave.
(858) 454-2620

BEST HOUSEKEEPING
1 - Merry Maids
497 Vernon Way
(858) 272-4100

BEST PET GROOMING
1 - AAA Pet Grooming
508 Nautilus St.
(858) 456-1552

BEST VETERINARY SERVICE
1 - La Jolla Veterinary Hospital
7520 Fay Ave.
(858) 454-6155

BEST HAIR SALON
1 - Salon Q
7592 Fay Ave.
(858) 456-2602

BEST DAY SPA
1 - La Jolla Spa MD
7630 Fay Ave.
(858) 459-6868

BEST HEALTH CLUB
1 - La Jolla Sports Club
7825 Fay Ave.
(858) 456-2595

BEST YOGA STUDIO
1 - Prana Yoga Center
1041 Silverado St.
(858) 456-2806

BEST ART GALLERY
1 - K. Nathan Gallery
7723 Fay Ave.
(858) 459-3490

BEST HOSPITAL
1 - Scripps Health
(800) SCRIPPS

BEST DENTIST
1 - Joseph D'Angelo, DDS
1111 Torrey Pines Road, Ste. 101
(858) 459-6224

BEST DERMATOLOGIST
1 - Scott Boughton, M.D.
7300 Girard Ave.
(858) 454-7123

BEST DOCTOR
1 - Barry Broomberg, M.D.
6515 La Jolla Blvd.
(858) 454-7157

BEST COSMETIC SURGEON
1 - Steven Krant, M.D.
6919 La Jolla Blvd.
(858) 459-2400

BEST GENERAL CONTRACTOR
1 - Dewhurst & Associates
7541 Girard Ave.
(858) 456-5345

BEST PERSONAL TRAINER
1 - Bryan Tyska, Fitness Together
7777 Fay Ave. Ste. G1
(858) 454-7774

BEST BARTENDER
1 - Stacie Davis, Tapenade
7612 Fay Ave.
(858) 551-7500

BEST CHEF
1 - Jean-Michel Diot
7612 Fay Ave.
(858) 551-7500

BEST MAITRE'D
1 - Ludovic Mifsud, Tapenade
7612 Fay Ave.
(858) 551-7500

BEST WAITER
1 - Geoff Bouvier, Tapenade

BEST WAITRESS
1 - Kathleen Brookshire, Tapenade

BEST HAIRSTYLIST
1-The stylists at Salon Q
7592 Fay Ave.
(858) 456-2602

BEST PLUMBER
1 - Bill Howe Plumbing
(800) 245-5469

BEST ELECTRICIAN
1 - Fred Ballam Electric
783 Colima St.
(858) 459-3062

Congratulations to all the winners and best wishes for continued success!

If you are interested in searching for homes in La Jolla, researching the current value of your home, viewing our La Jolla real estate website, or learning more about the current housing market, give us a call at (858) 245-9905.

Copyright © 2008 Susan Laxson. All Rights Reserved. "La Jolla "Best of the Readers Poll for 2008". Information from sources deemed reliable, but not guaranteed.

EASTBLUFF condominiums are located in the easterly portion of La Jolla adjacent to I-5 and near UCSD, often called "La Jolla Village North". Eastbluff features 212 split level townhomes in walking distance to the campus of UCSD, shops, restaurants, nearby parks, movie theaters & freeway access. The spacious condos have fireplaces, two car garages, laundry hookups, front patios and BBQ decks. There are three floor plans with two to three bedrooms and two to two & one-half baths, ranging in size from 1,031 to 1,707 square feet of living space. Recreational facilities include a pool & spa and pets are allowed in the complex. These units are popular with first time homebuyers, UCSD students and investors due to their affordability and their convenient location.

I purchased my very first home here in the Eastbluff complex. I paid $62,500 for it brand new in 1978! At my tender young age, I was somewhat of a risk taker and put the deposit which was $2,000 on my credit card and then waited to earn enough money to get the loan while the property was being built. The risk paid off and I sold it for much more years later. There have been six recent sales in the past year at Eastbluff with sold prices ranging from $425,000 to $540,000.

If you are interested in searching for homes at Eastbluff or in La Jolla, researching the current value of your home, viewing our La Jolla real estate website, or learning more about the current housing market, give us a call at (858) 245-9905.

Copyright © 2008 Susan Laxson. All Rights Reserved. "Eastbluff Condos in La Jolla - Location...Location...Location!". Information from sources deemed reliable, but not guaranteed. Listing information from Sandicor and subject to change without notice.

7560 EADS AVENUE is a charming California Colonial style condominium complex with 12 units located in the heart of the Village of La Jolla. The units have three bedrooms and two baths and from 1,102 to 1,474 square feet of living space. There is a laundry area in each unit and an underground parking garage for the residents. Pets are allowed in this building. 7560 Eads is conveniently close to shops, restaurants, parks, churches, the Village and La Jolla Cove.

CURRENT LISTINGS AVAILABLE AT 7560 EADS AVENUE

1. $779,000 - 3 bdrms/2 baths, approx. 1,102 sq. ft.

If you are interested in searching for homes at 7560 Eads Avenue, or in La Jolla, researching the current value of your home, viewing our La Jolla real estate website, or learning more about the current housing market, give us a call at (858) 245-9905.

Copyright © 2008 Susan Laxson. All Rights Reserved. "7560 Eads Avenue - A Condominium Complex in the Village of La Jolla". Information from sources deemed reliable, but not guaranteed. Listing information from Sandicor and subject to change without notice.

Having spent a large portion of my life living in Mexico, first as an exchange student, then owning gift and clothing stores in La Jolla and Puerto Vallarta and most recently selling oceanfront properties in Marina & Puerto Vallarta, I love Mexican food. Not just the kind you get in your local Taco Bell or even some of the chain restaurants... the kind you get from the small neighborhood local hangouts. Mr. Taco in La Jolla, on Ivanhoe, is what I consider to be an authentic neighborhood taco shop. Not only do they serve great tacos, delicious chile rellenos, sizziling fajitas, tasty frijoles and warm handmade tortillas, but they also serve ice cold beer and margaritas! And if you are a Chargers fan (or even not) you must try the "Chargers Burrito Supreme", packed with over 1 pound of delicious fillings! As the owner, Guillermo Cortes observed, "We have the quality of a restaurant and the quick service of a taco shop." I agree... simply delicioso!

Copyright © 2008 Susan Laxson. All Rights Reserved. "Mr. Taco in La Jolla - Simply Delicioso". Information from sources deemed reliable, but not guaranteed.

DRAPER VILLAS are twelve new townhouse style condos within the Village of La Jolla area near Pearl Street. The units feature upgraded kitchens with granite countertops, travertine floors, Viking appliances and ample storage. Some of the special features in the floor plans include fireplaces in the master bedrooms, patios &/or ocean view decks for relaxing moments and spacious walk-in closets. All have underground private garages that may take up to 4 cars with individual elevators to top floor. Draper Villas also feature solar power. The HOA dues are currently $160 per month and include the exterior and common area maintenance. Conveniently located in the Village of La Jolla and around the corner from the market, trendy La Jolla shops, parks, restaurants and of course, the ocean.

CURRENT AVAILABLE LISTINGS IN THE DRAPER VILLAS

1. $939,000 - 3 bdrms/2.5 baths, approx. 1,520 sq. ft.
2. $1,050,000 - 3 bdrms/3/5 baths, approx. 2,188 sq. ft.
3. $1,050,000 - 3 bdrms/3.5 baths, approx. 2,242 sq. ft.
4. $1,050,000 - 3 bdrms/3.5 baths, approx. 2,242 sq. ft.
5. $1,175,000 - 3 bdrms/3.5 baths, approx. 2,257 sq. ft.

RECENT SALE ACTIVITY AT THE DRAPER VILLAS

1. SOLD 4/23/08 for $1,195,000 - 3 bdrms/3.5 baths, approx. 2,200 sq. ft.

If you are interested in searching for homes at the Draper Villas or in La Jolla, researching the current value of your home, viewing our La Jolla real estate website, or learning more about the current housing market, give us a call at (858) 245-9905.

Copyright © 2008 Susan Laxson. All Rights Reserved. "Draper Villas - Condominiums in the Village of La Jolla". Information from sources deemed reliable, but not guaranteed. Listing information from Sandicor and subject to change without notice.