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01 Sep 2026 Our Town

La Jolla Art & Wine Festival Returns to La Jolla October 10–11, 2026

Fall in La Jolla means beautiful coastal weather, a lively village atmosphere, and one of the community's most anticipated annual events: the La Jolla Art & Wine Festival. Returning...

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01 Aug 2026 Our History

Hollywood History in La Jolla: The Grande Colonial Hotel & the La Jolla Playhouse

Photo Credit: La Jolla Playhouse founders (L-R) Mel Ferrer, Dorothy McGuire, and Gregory Peck. Photo courtesy of La Jolla Playhouse. For more than a century, the Grande Colonial Hotel...

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01 Jul 2026 Our World-Class Dining

NINE-TEN Restaurant Celebrates 25 Years of Culinary Excellence in La Jolla

Celebrating 25 Years of Seasonal Cuisine, Innovation and Hospitality For twenty-five years, NINE-TEN Restaurant has welcomed guests from around the world to experience thoughtful, ingredient-driven cuisine in the heart...

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01 Jun 2026 Our Hotel

Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary with a Coastal Escape in La Jolla

Experience America’s 250th Anniversary at the Grande Colonial Hotel As America prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, travelers across the country are looking for meaningful ways to mark this...

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01 May 2026 Our Meetings, Weddings & Special Events

Flexible Meeting Packages in La Jolla: Customize Your Event with Pick Your Perks

Planning a meeting or group event in La Jolla? Today’s planners are looking for flexibility, personalization, and memorable experiences. Not one-size-fits-all packages. At the Grande Colonial Hotel, our Pick...

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01 Apr 2026 Our Town

La Jolla Concours d'Elegance

The La Jolla Concours d'Elegance takes place within Walking Distance of the Grande Colonial Hotel La Jolla. Beauty, elegance, and vintage cars intersect for the annual La Jolla Concours...

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01 Mar 2026 Our Meetings, Weddings & Special Events

Weddings in La Jolla at the Grande Colonial Hotel

Weddings At The Grande Colonial Offer Couples A Picture Perfect Experience Engagement season has come to an end. Now it's time to begin the planning of your big day! ...

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01 Feb 2026 Our World-Class Dining

Nothing Says Valentine's Day Like Chocolate

The connection between chocolate and Valentine's Day is a fairly recent one by historical standards. According to The Royal Examiner, "It was only in 1861 that an inspired candy-maker named Richard...

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