It's no secret, most of us would like to stay in our own home as we age. Yet, sometimes our loved ones just need a little extra help to remain comfortable at home. That's where Always Best Care can help....we are dedicated to exceeding expectations....always.
They say that your golden years are the best years of your life. For most older Americans, that's how it should be - a time to relax, reflect, and live life in a familiar place. After all, senior citizens in the U.S. have worked tirelessly to build a better economy, serve their communities, and raise families.
However, as seniors grow older, completing daily tasks like showering and enjoying activities such as visiting the historic California Tower gets harder without someone by their side. Unfortunately, many older Americans aren't able to rely on their adult children for help. The reality in today's world is that family members do not have the skills or time to dedicate to caring for their parents. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.
Our in-home care services are for people who prefer to stay at home as they grow older but need ongoing care that family or friends cannot provide. More and more older adults prefer to live far away from long-term, institutionalized facilities and closer to the place where they feel most comfortable - their home. Home care in La Jolla, CA is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
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Service AreasSince 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.
Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.
The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.
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“Always Best Care has been and continues to be a great working environment. The flexibility in my schedule has made it one of the most beneficial advantages working here. I have had the pleasure to have such great clients that have been very compatible both ways. Overall working at Always Best Care is and continues to be a great, flexible, compatible, understanding environment. Thank you Always Best Care”
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“Always Best Care Senior Services meets each of their client's needs regardless of the intensity of the illness. Health and safety are #1 with this agency without question as to the complexity or time frame. They are committed for the duration. Customer service is not a lost cause. The staff will go beyond its means to comply to request.”
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Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.
When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.
The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.
At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.
To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:
If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.
Common personal care services include assistance with:
Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.
Common home helper care services include assistance with:
Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors. That way, older adults can enjoy their favorite local activities, such as visiting Kellogg Park with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.
Common companionship services include:
According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. So, if you've always wanted to eat at the local Georges at the Cove or visit Mushroom Beach House, don't feel bad. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.
At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.
If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.
Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:
According to AARP, 9 out of 10 seniors prefer to age in place within the comfort of their own home. With in-home care, seniors have a way to stay at home, receive the care they need, and maintain a sense of independence, improving overall wellness.
If you or a member of your family have assumed the role of caregiver for your senior loved one, you know how stressful the job can be. Between caregiver burnout and constant worry, being a family caregiver is hard. In-home care relieves your burden and gives you peace of mind knowing that your older family member is in expert hands.
Unlike nursing homes, where the staff and residents rotate frequently, seniors can foster new friendships and build bonds with their caregiver. Seniors who socialize on a regular basis are often happier, which fosters positivity and leads to increased wellbeing.
No two seniors need the same kind of in-home care assistance. That is why each of our Care Plans is tailored to meet our client's individual needs. We offer plans that cover everything from light housekeeping to more involved duties like transportation to doctor's appointments. Our Care Coordinators will work closely with you to develop a personalized plan to ensure your senior's needs are exceeded.
Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.
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While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit - something that is unavailable to many older people today.
In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.
How much does a senior's home truly mean to them?
A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.
With the help of elderly care in La Jolla, CA, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.
Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors.
Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.
For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like a nursing home. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.
More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier and more affordable to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, seniors who age in the comfort of their homes can save thousands of dollars per month.
In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, are often less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.
With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.
In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.
Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.
At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.
In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:
When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.
Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.
At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in La Jolla, CA understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.
Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.
Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.
While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.
Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.
At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.
Other services offered within assisted living communities can include some or all of the following:
At Always Best Care, our representatives can match your senior's emotional, physical, and financial needs with viable assisted living communities nearby. Results are based on comparative data, so you can select the best choice for you or your loved one.
Always Best Care works closely with local senior living communities to gain valuable knowledge that we then use to help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions. This information can include basic care and rent, resident availability, and services provided. Because Always Best Care is compensated by these communities, we provide senior living referral services at no extra cost to you.
Some of the most popular assisted living communities to consider in our area include the following:
For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.
The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Always Best Care Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:
A discussion of your needs and how our trained caregivers can offer assistance in the most effective way
A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive
Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider
Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.
If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.
At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in La Jolla, CA 24-hours a day or only need a respite for a couple of hours, we are here to serve you.
When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.
LA JOLLA – A longstanding tradition of celebrating Independence Day in style continues throughout La Jolla on Friday, July 4. La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club will hold its third annual eco-friendly drone show along with two homespun neighborhood parades — Beaumont Avenue in Bird Rock, and the Beach-Barber Tract.In collaboration with the LJ STEAM Foundation, the La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club at La Jolla Shores is returning its Fourth of July drone sho...
LA JOLLA – A longstanding tradition of celebrating Independence Day in style continues throughout La Jolla on Friday, July 4. La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club will hold its third annual eco-friendly drone show along with two homespun neighborhood parades — Beaumont Avenue in Bird Rock, and the Beach-Barber Tract.
In collaboration with the LJ STEAM Foundation, the La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club at La Jolla Shores is returning its Fourth of July drone show for a third year.
Only this time, the club plans to make its drone display even more impressive.
“Last year’s show was an incredible success, thanks to the generosity of our sponsors and community supporters,” said William J. Kellogg, president of the LJB&T Club.
“This year, we’re taking it to the next level by doubling the number of drones for an even more spectacular display. We hope to build on that same spirit of support to keep this tradition alive and free for everyone to enjoy.”
As this innovative, environmentally-friendly alternative to fireworks continues to grow, public donations are needed to fund the show and ensure it remains a part of La Jolla’s tradition.
Contributions will go toward the LJ STEAM Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to advancing science, technology, education, arts, and music in La Jolla. Businesses and individuals can make tax-deductible contributions at ljsteam.org or mail checks to the LJ STEAM Foundation at 7742 Herschel Ave., Suite L, La Jolla, CA 92037.
Donations should be designated for the Fourth of July drone show fund.
The drone display will start at 9 p.m. on Friday, July 4. It will feature 500 synchronized drones soaring 350 feet above the shoreline. Spectators can expect a choreographed performance to patriotic music, capturing the spectacle of a fireworks show without the environmental impact.
The primary public viewing area will be at the south end of Kellogg Park, 8277 Camino Del Oro in La Jolla Shores, with additional vantage points throughout the surrounding beach and park areas near the La Jolla Shores Hotel and La Jolla Cove.
An exclusive viewing area is available at the Acapulco Room and Deck upstairs at La Jolla Shores Hotel for a private party experience. For more details, visit ljshoreshotel.com.
Bird Rock is holding its homegrown Fourth of July parade and community celebration for the 46th time this July 4, starting at 10 a.m. at the corner of Camino de la Costa and Beaumont Avenue, ending at Mira Monte.
The family- and neighborhood-oriented Beaumont Avenue Fourth of July Parade features children in patriotic garb walking, riding trikes, bikes, scooters, and riding on floats down the parade route.
Following the parade, there will be an Independence Day celebration and party behind the La Jolla Methodist Church at 6063 La Jolla Blvd. with food, carnival games, live band Red Headed Stepchild, and other entertainment, including family activities.
Residents are also encouraged every year to decorate their homes in patriotic colors.
The neighborhood parade is planned by the Bird Rock Parade Committee.
The parade was founded in 1980 by several neighbors, including Buddy and Barbara Murfey, who are the parents of local contractors Russ and Scott Murfey. The brothers later helped organize the parade and continued to be intricately involved in planning and staging it.
Of the homemade celebration of the nation’s birthday, Sarah Eve Austin, parade co-chair along with Jason Hill, said: “The community is involved, and every year that gets stronger. This year, the big focus is on keeping up this great tradition. Year after year, individuals and families have participated. We’ve seen Bird Rock families change, kids grow, volunteers return, and new Bird Rock families join in.”
Austin said, “Organizers really tried to strengthen our parade committee this year by adding additional community members who are planning to stay long-term.”
Austin also owns the distinction of being this year’s parade grand marshal.
The theme of this year’s parade is Wild Wild West. “So bring your boots, hats, and of course, your red, white, and blue,” Austin said. “We’re excited about the parade this year. It’s going to be fun.”
The Barber Tract neighborhood in La Jolla, just north of Bird Rock, will hold its Fourth of July parade following its traditional route. The event will begin with a resident’s patriotic speech, followed by music and residents marching down Monte Vista, Fern Glen, and Olivetas streets, then returning to White Sands Retirement Community.
This year, the parade will also feature children’s activities.
For decades, this annual, quaint homespun Independence Day parade has been a cherished tradition, noted Kurt Iuli-Kinsey, Barber Tract Neighborhood Association president.
“It was started by Max Elliott, our Uncle Sam, who kicks off the event with a little speech,” said Iuli-Kinsey. “People bring their dogs, their wagons, and some dress up.”
The parade was begun by Elliott more than 45 years ago after moving to the neighborhood, according to Iuli-Kinsey, because “he wanted something to connect the kids that summer and do something patriotic and fun. And it has just continued ever since.”
From the Bay Area to San Diego, Patch has rounded up the best July 4th fireworks displays and festive events across California.The 4th of July holiday in California is a time for celebration, whether it's right outside your back door or a planned vacation to somewhere you've never been.No matter where you are in the Golden State, you won't be too far from a star-spangled fireworks show. There are also plenty of festive concerts, family-friendly festivals and patriotic parades planned throughout the state.We've gathered...
The 4th of July holiday in California is a time for celebration, whether it's right outside your back door or a planned vacation to somewhere you've never been.
No matter where you are in the Golden State, you won't be too far from a star-spangled fireworks show. There are also plenty of festive concerts, family-friendly festivals and patriotic parades planned throughout the state.
We've gathered a guide to hundreds of Fourth of July events happening on and leading up to the holiday in the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles County, the Inland Empire, Orange County and San Diego County.
Here's a roundup of July 4th celebrations across the state:
Albany
American Canyon
Antioch
Aptos
Benicia
Berkeley
Boulder Creek
Calistoga
Clayton
Concord
Corte Madera
Cupertino
Danville
Davis
Dixon
Dublin
El Cerrito
Fairfield
Felton
Foster City
Fremont
Gilroy
Glen Ellen
Half Moon Bay
Healdsburg
Hercules
Kenwood
Larkspur
Livermore
Los Altos Hills
Los Gatos
Martinez
Menlo Park
Mill Valley
Millbrae
Milpitas
Moraga
Morgan Hill
Mountain View
Napa
Newark
Novato
Oakland
Pacifica
Palo Alto
Piedmont
Pinole
Pittsburg
Pleasant Hill
Pleasanton
Redwood City
Richmond
Rohnert Park
Ross
San Francisco
San Jose
San Mateo
San Pablo
San Rafael
San Ramon
Santa Clara
Santa Cruz
Saratoga
Sausalito
Scotts Valley
Sebastopol
Sonoma
St. Helena
Suisun City
Vallejo
Walnut Creek
Watsonville
Windsor
Woodside
Yountville
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Alhambra
Arcadia
Artesia
Baldwin Park
Burbank
Calabasas
Camarillo
Catalina Island
Cerritos
Claremont
Culver City
Diamond Bar
Duarte
El Segundo
Gardena
Hawaiian Gardens
Hollywood
Irwindale
La Crescenta-Montrose
La Mirada
La Puente
La Verne
Lakewood
Lancaster
Long Beach
Los Angeles
Lynwood
Manhattan Beach
Marina del Rey
Monrovia
Monterey Park
Moorpark
Norwalk
Pacific Palisades
Palmdale
Palos Verdes
Pomona
Porter Ranch
Rancho Palos Verdes
Redondo Beach
San Fernando
San Marino
San Pedro
Santa Monica
Simi Valley
South El Monte
South Gate
South Pasadena
Thousand Oaks
Torrance
Universal City
Valencia
ORANGE COUNTY
Aliso Viejo
Costa Mesa
Dana Point
Huntington Beach
Irvine
La Habra
Ladera Ranch
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Waterfront restaurants abound along the 70 miles of ocean coastline and handful of harbors around the San Diego region. The reality is that San Diegans are lucky enough to enjoy seaside dining year-round thanks to mild Southern California temperatures and often sunny skies. Spanning Coronado to Oceanside and encompassing everything from beachside casual to Michelin-starred dining, these restaurants near the water cook up everything from t...
Waterfront restaurants abound along the 70 miles of ocean coastline and handful of harbors around the San Diego region. The reality is that San Diegans are lucky enough to enjoy seaside dining year-round thanks to mild Southern California temperatures and often sunny skies. Spanning Coronado to Oceanside and encompassing everything from beachside casual to Michelin-starred dining, these restaurants near the water cook up everything from tacos to seafood to steaks. If you’re looking for more suggestions on where to dine with a view, check out Eater’s guide to the best rooftops for eating and drinking in San Diego. Leaving the list are the Kitchen at MCASD, Jake’s Del Mar, Caroline’s Seaside Cafe by Giuseppe, Garibaldi, and Cannonball. New to the map this round: Il Fornaio, Nobu Coronado, Seneca, and Vessel.
With sweeping views of a quiet slice of the Encinitas shoreline, serenity awaits at this restaurant perched on the the top floor of the adults-only Alila Marea Beach Resort. Take a seat in the open-air lounge centered on a fire pit or peek into the open kitchen from the chef’s counter. Offering brunch, dinner, a bar, and lounge, Vaga serves an array of shared plates, entrees, sides from both land and sea. The coastal California menu features salt-baked beets, beef carpaccio with caviar, and Alaskan halibut with wild mushrooms; brunch dishes include miso caramel French toast.
Known for its unparalleled view of La Jolla Shores, the Marine Room is a romantic setting for celebrating milestones and special occasions. For a front-row seat of high tides splashing against the large windows, book a table during the High Tide dinner series: Held during peak tide time to ensure dramatic waves, diners can choose between a four-course dinner or a chef’s table experience while enjoying live music and a sunset toast. Earlier seatings include the Rising Tide experience between 4:30 and 5:30 p.m. in which guests can choose between an a la carte menu or a three-course dinner. Signature dishes include the king salmon or surf and turf, which pair well with a kelp martini.
Harumama’s picture-worthy character buns and Blue Ocean’s sashimi make this joint venture a delectable combination. Floor-to-ceiling windows offer diners a 180-degree view of La Jolla’s sprawling shoreline. Start off with some nigiri and light appetizers — consider the Japanese oysters or karaage chicken — before moving on to the mains such as sushi rolls, noodles, hot dishes, poke bowls, and salads. Don’t leave without trying a steamy character bao bun with animal designs (cow, pig, chicken, bunny, and unicorn). Take the fun home with a to-go bun box with either savory or sweet buns, or both.
The head-turning Shelter Island restaurant sits in a Polynesian-style circular “hut” so patrons can enjoy panoramic views of the San Diego Bay. The menu brims with Hawaiian-inspired items, like crispy ahi tuna, poke, and the mighty strong Bali Hai Mai Tai — so popular it merits its own electronic tally counter (nearly 3 million sold). Sunday brunch is not to be missed, either: diners can reach for different foods from the buffet anytime from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. From breakfast dishes like coconut pancakes to lunchier fare like honey sriracha fried chicken, the buffet offers nearly immeasurable opportunity; don’t miss the cold seafood bar, meat carving stations, and a dessert table, too.
This Roman trattoria, which overlooks the San Diego harbor from its rooftop venue at the InterContinental, transports guests to a nautical setting decorated with grandiose sculptures, ship halls, and a communal dining space. Locally caught seafood is used in dishes like the wood-fired prawns and grilled fish of the day, but guests can also go for pizza, pasta, and porterhouse steaks grilled on a wood-burning heath. The cocktail program counts with Italian-inspired pours — the Meno Male with gin, Grappa, Oaxacan rum, and demerara is garnished with a Parmesan cube for snacking between sips.
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration scientists were in La Jolla Wednesday to investigate the carcass of a 55-foot whale that had likely been dead for days before washing ashore."It’s obviously been dead for some time, but likely washed up on the beach in the last day or so,” NOAA spokesperson Michael Milstein said. “We think it’s one of the larger baleen whales."The whale was so badly decomposed, little would be known about it until samples collected Wednesday could undergo genetic ...
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration scientists were in La Jolla Wednesday to investigate the carcass of a 55-foot whale that had likely been dead for days before washing ashore.
"It’s obviously been dead for some time, but likely washed up on the beach in the last day or so,” NOAA spokesperson Michael Milstein said. “We think it’s one of the larger baleen whales."
The whale was so badly decomposed, little would be known about it until samples collected Wednesday could undergo genetic testing at the marine agency's Southwest Fisheries Science Center in La Jolla, which could take about a week, Milstein said.
The city of San Diego is tasked with removing the carcass from the shore. Past marine mammals have been taken to the landfill but NBC 7 was waiting to hear from the city what would be done in this instance.
While genetic testing can reveal the whale's species, scientists may never learn its cause of death due to the degraded condition of its body, Milstein said.
"There’s such little remaining of the whale, there’s not much in the way of clues," Milstein said. “But at least knowing what type of whale it is, it’ll give us a sense of if it's a whale migrating north at this time or one that hangs around for longer."
Identifying the species could also shed some light on whether the whale could be among the thousands of marine mammals affected by a bloom of domoic acid across Southern and Baja California -- although true confirmation can only come from testing, like urine analysis, that is not possible on a whale of such a decomposed condition, Milstein said.
The neurotoxin is one of the largest threats to marine mammals that causes Parkinson's-like symptoms in those affected. Last week, it was linked to the death of two whales in Orange County Marine mammals, birds, sea lions, common dolphins and more have been affected by the alarming outbreak.
The toxic algae bloom that spread in coastal waters from San Luis Obispo to San Diego has been labeled an extreme danger zone by health and environmental groups. A map from the Southern California Coastal Ocean Observing System shows where the high amount of domoic acid at the center of the toxic algae bloom is spreading along the California coast.
Debris from wildfires in the Los Angeles area and fertilizer runoff are suspected of contributing to the toxic algae spread. It is eaten by small fish, which are then eaten by marine mammals and birds, leading to potentially deadly toxic overdoses.
If an animal is exhibiting unusual behavior, do not approach them. Instead, call SeaWorld San Diego's rescue team at 800-541-SEAL.
NBCLA's Jonathan Lloyd contributed to this report.
LA JOLLA, CA — AMC Theaters has announced it will be offering a new summer discount aimed to make movie-going more affordable in La Jolla and across San Diego County.Starting July 9, AMC Theatres will offer a 50% discount off the regular adult-evening ticket price every Wednesday. There's one catch: to get the deal, you need to sign up to be a member of the AMC Stubs program. Don't worry, it's free.The discount covers the base ticket price. You can expect to pay surcharges for premium formats, including IMAX....
LA JOLLA, CA — AMC Theaters has announced it will be offering a new summer discount aimed to make movie-going more affordable in La Jolla and across San Diego County.
Starting July 9, AMC Theatres will offer a 50% discount off the regular adult-evening ticket price every Wednesday. There's one catch: to get the deal, you need to sign up to be a member of the AMC Stubs program. Don't worry, it's free.
The discount covers the base ticket price. You can expect to pay surcharges for premium formats, including IMAX.
AMC operates nine theaters in San Diego County.
The new initiative is designed to "is designed to make moviegoing more affordable than ever," the company said in an announcement.
Certain movies and holiday time periods may be excluded from the 50% off program, the company said. If the new pricing initiative is successful, AMC envisions the discount being available at "all AMC Theatres in the United States going forward."
"Realistically, we could not afford to have made this change to our ticket pricing strategy until the box office showed true signs of sustained recovery. But in April and now in May, the box office has been booming, and the remainder of 2025 appears poised to continue that upward box office trend," AMC Chairman and CEO Adam Aron said in an announcement.
Guests who are not currently AMC Stubs members can sign up to be AMC Stubs Insider members for free through the AMC mobile app, website, or at their local theatre. Additional program perks include free birthday rewards and access to exclusive offers and promotions. To join AMC Stubs, visit www.amctheatres.com/amcstubs.
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