La Jolla is a separate incorporated city, even though it is part of the City of San Diego. La Jolla is a wealthy and hilly seaside resort community of up to 42,808 residents. La Jolla residents and business owners sometimes refer to the “city”, “village,” or “town” of La Jolla. Although the name is sometimes said to mean “the jewel” (from the Spanish “la joya”), it is believed to be derived from a Native American language, that of the La Jolla band of Luiseno Indians, who inhabited the area for centuries before the arrival of the Spanish…read more