Partners
FRIENDS OF WINDANSEA
Friends of Windansea is a small independent organization whose goal is to solicit and encourage maximum citizen participation to preserve, restore and enhance the natural character and beauty of the Windansea Beach area. The organization first started back in 1997 when Hans Newman and Melinda Merryweather formed a group of concerned citizens. The organization spearheaded the drive to make the iconic surfer’s shack a historical landmark.
FRIENDS OF COAST WALK TRAIL
Created by locals over a decade ago, Friends of Coast Walk Trail is a nonprofit organization solely operated and funded by community donations to restore and preserve the 0.6 mile trail along the bluffs of La Jolla coastline. Originally intended to be used as a road in the 1920s, Coast Walk Trail is deemed a “paper” street that is managed by San Diego’s Transportation Department. Designated as a historic asset in 1990, Coast Walk Trail is believed to have been used for over 9,000 years, collecting countless notable events throughout its presence.
LA JOLLA COMMUNITY PLANNING ASSOCIATION
The La Jolla Community Planning Association (LJCPA) has been recognized by the San Diego City Council to make recommendations to the City Council, the San Diego Planning Commission, City staff, and other governmental agencies on land use matters. These specifically include the preparation of, adoption of, implementation of, or amendment to the General Plan or a land use plan when a plan relates to the La Jolla Community Plan boundaries. The LJCPA also advises on other land use matters as requested by the City or other governmental agency.
LA JOLLA SHORES ASSOCIATION
The primary purpose of the La Jolla Shores Association (LJSA) shall be to provide a community forum for matters affecting the La Jolla Shores Planned District, and to advise the San Diego City Council, Park and Recreation Department, and other governmental agencies as may be appropriate.
Kiwanis Club of La Jolla
The Kiwanis Club of La Jolla is a part of Kiwanis International, a global organization of members dedicated to serving the children of the world. Kiwanis and its family of clubs (nearly 600,000 members strong) annually raise more than $100 million dollars and dedicate more than 18 million volunteer hours to strengthen communities and serve children. Annually, the Kiwanis Club of La Jolla raises approximately $150,000.
La Jolla Historical Society
The La Jolla Historical Society celebrates the history and culture of this region along the water’s edge through interdisciplinary programs, exhibitions, and research that challenge expectations. It balances contemporary and historic perspectives to create understanding and connection.
Unique in its role as an historic house museum, LJHS develops projects that cross disciplinary boundaries and explore the relationship of culture to society, collaborating with guest curators, artists, architects, and other cultural producers. Programs include exhibitions, presentations, symposia, discussions, interviews, architecture tours, youth education, and annual community events such as the Secret Garden Tour of La Jolla and the La Jolla Concours d’Elegance. LJHS consults with the City of San Diego regarding landmark designation of properties located in La Jolla.
Bird Rock Community Council
We’re a vibrant neighborhood of local businesses, surf shops, restaurants, fitness studios, coffee shops and awesome boutique businesses! Wander down the boulevard and enjoy the custom and colorful mosaic benches, socialize with the friendly neighbors and spend time living like a local in San Diego’s coolest little community.
LA JOLLA COVE SWIM CLUB
The La Jolla Cove Swim Club sponsors the second oldest open-water swim in the United States. Year 2024 will mark 108 years since the first race was held. It has been run almost exclusively by volunteers and community members. The La Jolla Cove Swim Club (LJCSC) boasts a diverse membership of people that love open water swimming. Some of us take our time swimming slowly to the buoys and back, while others of us train and master the Catalina Channel, English Channel, and Manhattan Island Marathon swims. Some wear wetsuits even in the summer, while others swim through the winter without one.
The club is open to all-male, female, young, old, slow or fast. This is an informal club, with no regular meetings, that is, not on dry land, at least!
CITY OF SAN DIEGO- PARKS AND RECREATION DEPT.
To connect all to the City’s diverse, world-class park system and to provide healthy, sustainable, and enriching environments for all the citizens’ goals and objectives. And to provide access to clean, safe, beaches, open space, landscaped areas, and shoreline with well-maintained parks.
