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The area was known as La Jolla Park at least as early as 1886. The origin of the name is obscure. It is pronounced "Lah HOY-Ya,"
not "Lah Ho-Ya" as it should be in Spanish. Some say it is a corruption of ahoy, called out by sailors seeking the attention of
people on the shore. The people of La Jolla claim it is a misspelling of La Joya, meaning "The Jewel" in Spanish. Perhaps the
most-likely, although least-glamorous, theory is that La Jolla is a corruption of the Indian word "Woholle," meaning "hole in
the mountain," referring to the caves in the north-facing cliffs next to La Jolla Cove Park.
With its palm-tree lined streets, large estate homes, and Mediterranean climate and atmosphere, La Jolla is reminiscent of a
southern European village with touches of Beverly Hills. Much of La Jolla's natural charm stems from the presence of the ocean
and Mount Soledad. Narrow curvy roads follow the contours of Soledad and hundreds of homes overlooking the ocean are nestled on
the slopes. The sandy beaches, dotting the coastline extend from the south to the north, are Wind 'n' Sea Beach, La Jolla Cove,
La Jolla Beach and Tennis property, La Jolla Shores, Scripps, and Black's Beach (leading up to Torrey Pines State Reserve).
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