From stamped sidewalks to sold-out home tours, the La Mesa History Center is hitting the ground running in 2026!
From stamped sidewalks to sold-out home tours, the La Mesa History Center is hitting the ground running in 2026!
"Go ahead and indulge all you want in the next two months, but then step out in healthy fashion Saturday, Jan 3, 2026! Join your friends and neighbors,10 am, at the San Miguel Fire Station on Vivera Dr. You will be led up the hill (less than one mile) by the Grossmont High School Marching […]
This event dates back to the earliest days of the organization and is a great opportunity for the membership to gather, share stories, fill up on tasty treats and build community. Thanks to everyone who attended!
From our colleagues at LA JOLLA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
La Jolla Secret Garden Tour Saturday May 16, 2026
Get Your Tickets Now for the La Jolla Historical Society Secret Garden Tour Saturday May 16, 2026
10am to 4pm.
Support our colleagues by attending the La Jolla Historical Society’s Secret Garden Tour. This annual event is an opportunity to step into a different world – one where botanical colors, shapes, and fragrances command attention, summon the imagination, and lead to an escape from the world of the ordinary.
For nearly three decades La Jolla Historical Society’s Secret Garden Tour has provided the opportunity to step into the extraordinary world of La Jolla’s private gardens.
In addition to the plants and landscaping, the Tour includes opportunities to explore unique designs in the company of garden enthusiasts and friends. La Jolla’s tour often includes historic homes and examples of unique architecture, and the gardens are made special with the presence of live musicians, plein air artists, and dining table designs. On the lawn of the Society’s Wisteria Cottage, the Garden Boutique showcases merchants with items of interest to gardeners and homeowners.
The Secret Garden Tour Fundraiser extends a rare invitation to the public to stroll behind the garden gates of some of La Jolla’s loveliest secluded gardens, often concealed from view by mature trees, vines, or foliage.
This year, the Society is introducing a refreshed format designed to keep the focus on what matters most: beautiful gardens and strong support for their mission.
All guests will enjoy a beautifully curated Self‑Driving Tour through a selection of spectacular private gardens, with two exciting optional upgrades available. If you would like to hire your own car, please check the event website for details.
New to this year's La Jolla Garden Tour is a Lunch + Learn experience where guests can elevate their day with a delicious buffet lunch and an engaging session led by a Master Gardener, offering expert insights and inspiration in a historic setting.
For tickets & information:
https://www.lajollahistory.org/secret-garden-tour
Any guesses where this is and what he doing? #WhereIsItWednesday
Don't miss our historian Jim Newland's presentation on the history of the Rolando Community on Tuesday April 21st at 6:30 at the Rolando Community Council meeting at the UDW Hall 4855 Seminole Drive, San Diego. Last Sunday during the Rolando Street Fair the Council honored Jim with Rolando's Doris Perry Community Service award for his work on the community's history. Doris was the long-standing Rolando Community Council president who inspired Jim to start the project back in 1995!
