One of the aims of La Jolla Recovery is to help men build a life in sobriety that is not only healthy and manageable, but moreover, one that is enjoyable. In La Jolla, it’s not a hard task to manage- “the jewel” (the translation of La Jolla’s name) provides gorgeous beaches, plenty of outdoor activity, and a close proximity to many unique and renowned sights & scenes.
Just north of La Jolla lies Del Mar, an upscale beach town. The main attractions in Del Mar are the San Diego County Fair, Del Mar racetrack and Torrey Pines State Beach.
Every summer (from June 11 until July 5), the San Diego County fair is hosted on the Del Mar fairgrounds. (www.sdfair.com/fair). There are over 80 rides and musical performances.
The Del Mar Racetrack is an American Thoroughbred Racetrack at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. The Racetrack is open from July 21 until September 5. It is known for its popular slogan “where the surf meets the turf.”
Torrey Pines State Beach is located just south of Del Mar and just north of La Jolla. It is just below the sandstone cliffs of the famous Torrey Pines State Park. On the beach, the surf ranges from 3 feet to 6-8 feet; those more inclined to land can throw on sneakers and hike the cliffs. The reward at the top is a startling and incredible scenic vista overlooking San Diego and Pacific Ocean.
All of these activities are part of weekly life at La Jolla Recovery. Discovering the fun that lies outside of alcohol and drugs is part of the program here; a necessary path to building a new life. As meetings, book studies, and gym visits comprise daily life in our homes, so do outdoor activity and adventure. Residents constantly have the chance to enjoy the afternoon on the sand at Pacific Beach, head up to Del Mar for a day at the racetrack, or spend a few hours checking out the San Diego County Fair.
As it’s often a group of residents enjoying the day with a staff member of LJR, the recovery program becomes mobile for an afternoon. Our staff have unique and personal experiences to recovery, and offer the irreplaceable opportunity to say “I’ve been there; I know how it feels” when relating to residents. It becomes a personal mission to help show men starting out in recovery just what kind of life they can have, if they want it.
When deciding whether to choose Sober Living it is important to know this information. Del Mar, Rancho Santa Fe, and Solana Beach all offer sober living options; La Jolla is able to provide an option a few miles south, blending proximity to all the northern areas with beautiful beaches and attractions of its own!