Today’s seniors are retiring on their terms. They’re not just staying active—they’re staying engaged, connected and empowered. For these seniors, Vi at La Jolla Village is the standout choice, not only filled with resort-style amenities and enriching experiences, but home to a thriving social scene in San Diego’s intellectual and cultural epicenter. And with the introduction of Vista 360 Well-Being, a panoramic approach to wellness, residents are more empowered than ever to make the most of every day.
Raising the bar for well-being.
Vi believes that living a better, more fulfilling retirement starts with feeling your best. Brought to life by thoughtfully designed “Signature Experiences,” Vista puts good living at the very center of retirement. Through Vista Explore, residents enjoy curated travel opportunities ranging from trips abroad to behind-the-scenes local experiences. Vista Discover gives residents access to a variety of elevated learning opportunities with experts. And Vista Enrich keeps residents on the forefront of brain vitality with cognitive health training, brain-healthy nutrition, exergaming and more.
At Vi at La Jolla Village, part of Vista Enrich is the innovative and nationally recognized Brain Vitality Studio, an interactive space designed to support cognitive health and physical activity, and just one of the ways Vista incorporates brain health into the community experience. “It’s dedicated to working the brain and body at the same time through ‘exergaming’—the combination of exercise and gaming,” says Mellany Hanson, Lifestyle Director at Vi at La Jolla Village.
More of everything, all within reach.
While Signature Experiences like the Brain Vitality Studio bring well-being into everyday life, there’s no shortage of luxurious creature comforts for residents to enjoy. Whether it’s finding their next read in the library, nurturing their creativity in the art studio, staying active with a morning tai chi class or swimming some laps in the salt-filtered indoor pool, there’s something for everyone. And when it’s time to dine, Vi boasts three newly remodeled restaurants led by Executive Chef Gonzalo Vasquez and his culinary team, ranging from casual to upscale and featuring rotating menus that focus on scratch cooking and brain healthy nutrition using fresh, quality ingredients.
When it comes to new experiences and socializing, residents have endless opportunities to meet and deepen their connections through various clubs, classes and events. Walking San Diego, for example, is a weekly walking club that makes the most of the community’s prime location and California weather by visiting some of San Diego’s best walking trails and attractions. On a typical outing, residents might visit a local coffee shop, check out a museum or stroll along La Jolla Cove, which offers stunning views of the ocean and sunbathing seals.
Freedom to focus on what matters.
By moving to Vi at La Jolla Village, residents get more time to live the good life. Vi’s attentive staff help lighten the load of daily responsibilities, and as a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), Vi makes it easy to plan for future care. With a plan in place, residents can enjoy greater financial predictability that ultimately translates into long-term value. And as their needs change, they have access to on-site assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation, all without leaving the community grounds.
Good living at the center of everything.
With the reassurance that care is available, Vi residents live their retirement to the fullest and foster deeper connections. Between Vi at La Jolla Village’s panoramic approach to well-being, wide range of amenities, and access to all that San Diego has to offer, residents embrace today with a strong foundation for tomorrow.
To learn more about Vi at La Jolla Village or for details on available floor plans, visit ViatLaJolla.com
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Inspired by the effortless charm of French cafés, this taste of France on Orange Avenue invites guests to embrace the simple pleasure of taking their time.
Strolling down Orange Avenue on a sunny afternoon, you’ll hear the hum of beach cruisers rolling by and visitors making their way toward the Hotel del Coronado. Dogs pause to greet one another on the sidewalk, palm trees sway overhead, and for a moment, you’re convinced you’re living inside the postcard from the gift shop you just passed.
Then the scene shifts. Towering white columns, black café awnings and gold-trimmed windows frame Little Frenchie, where woven bistro chairs spill onto the sidewalk and servers deliver bubbling crocks of French onion soup. The scent of caramelized onions and melted Gruyère is practically an invitation to ask, “How long for a table for two?”
That feeling of pulling up a chair and staying awhile is exactly what inspired Little Frenchie. French cuisine has a reputation for feeling a little intimidating, but the restaurant is rewriting that narrative with food and wine that feels approachable.
“Sometimes when you read a French menu, you come across words you can’t even pronounce,” David Spatafore, the owner of Little Frenchie, says. “We wanted to create a restaurant where people felt comfortable.”
Little Frenchie was designed to capture the spirit of the French sidewalk cafés that inspired it. Dating back to 1917, the space already carried the charm of a Parisian bistro, with architectural details that felt more at home on a European street corner than in Coronado. The team saw an opportunity to create a restaurant that matched the character of the space while filling a gap in the neighborhood.
The result is a French restaurant that honors tradition without taking itself too seriously.
At Little Frenchie, classic French techniques are at the heart of the menu, but there is always room for creativity. A cassoulet featuring Toulouse sausage and duck confit pays homage to the recipes and regions that inspired it, while a rich hot chocolate made with ingredients imported from France brings a taste of French café culture to Coronado.
The team loves finding unexpected ways to make familiar dishes feel new. A burger becomes a showstopper when it is finished tableside with melted raclette, while a French Dip gets elevated with prime beef and Wagyu makes its way into the burgers. Even Eggs Benedict gets a French twist, swapping the traditional English muffin for a buttery croissant. The GB&J, Little Frenchie’s take on a grilled cheese, brings that same playful approach with seasonal jam and French Brie layered into a comforting classic.
Nearly everything at Little Frenchie is made from scratch, with ingredients carefully chosen to match the restaurant’s standards. Even the bread receives special attention. Each morning, the team sends a car to Prager Brothers Artisan Bread to pick up freshly baked loaves, ensuring every element of the meal reflects the restaurant’s commitment to quality.
Wine is woven into the experience just as naturally as the food. Inspired by the effortless pairings found in French cafés and bistros, Little Frenchie’s by-the-glass selection invites guests to sip their way through different regions and discover new favorites without the pressure of knowing all the rules.
Growing up, Laika Nur, MD, Scripps Clinic sports medicine specialist, loved watching beach volleyball when the Association of Volleyball Professionals tour came to her hometown of Chicago. A talented volleyball player herself, she remembers sitting in the stands all day, and once, even got a couple autographs. Years later, Dr. Nur was attending a professional event focused on women’s sports, and the discussion turned to a new professional women’s volleyball league. The general manager and coaching staff for San Diego’s team, the Mojo, happened to be in attendance, and Dr. Nur took the opportunity to ask them if they needed a team doctor. Flash forward to the Mojo’s inaugural 2024 season, when Dr. Nur officially became the team physician. Click here to read more about Dr. Nur and how she incorporates lessons she learned on the court into her practice.
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Your feet and ankles probably aren’t something you give much thought to—until something goes wrong. Orthopedic surgeons at Scripps Clinic are on the leading edge of foot and ankle reconstruction, treating patients with sports injuries, deformities, traumatic injuries and other conditions. That includes repairing torn Achilles tendons with a minimally invasive procedure that shrinks the incision site to less than a centimeter, and performing advanced ankle replacement on some patients with ankle arthritis. Read more about Scripps’ innovations in foot and ankle care here.
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Mai Vue was just 34 weeks pregnant when she delivered her baby. Her pregnancy had been complicated, and she’d had a recent second trimester pregnancy loss, which led to her receiving specialized care from Sean Daneshmand, MD, a Scripps Clinic perinatologist who oversees high-risk pregnancies. Dr. Daneshmand and his team took care of Mai during her pregnancy, through the birth of her healthy baby girl and beyond. Mai was part of a program Scripps launched to provide support to new moms in the weeks and months after delivery. The postpartum program, known as Scripps Health’s Fourth Trimester Continuum of Care, provides care for women with high-risk pregnancies to optimize their health after childbirth and reduce the risk of complications in future pregnancies. Click here to learn more.
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It’s estimated that one in five people in the U.S. will develop skin cancer at some point in their lives. When you factor in living in a sun-soaked city like San Diego and the outdoorsy lifestyle that comes with it, that figure can jump to as high as one in three, which makes early detection and intervention all the more important. Dermatologists at Bighorn Mohs and Dermatology Center are using innovative imaging methods and advanced surgical techniques to diagnose and treat skin cancer. For certain cancers in sensitive spots, like the face, dermatologists perform Mohs surgery, removing skin tissue layer by layer until reaching healthy, cancer-free tissue. They also use a process called immunohistochemistry to view tissue samples taken during Mohs surgery in far greater detail than previous methods. Read more about how Scripps is advancing skin cancer care here.
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When endurance athlete Isaac Sanchez learned he had cancer, he felt blindsided. He was healthy, surfed often and was training for an Ironman triathlon. But he had to put that on hold to undergo treatment. His physicians at Scripps Cancer Center developed a plan to treat the cancer in his tonsil and lymph nodes that included six-and-a-half weeks of near-daily radiation and weekly chemotherapy. He also worked with a Scripps Cancer Center dietitian to enhance his nutrition to promote strength and healing. Today, Isaac’s back to doing what he loves. Read more of his story here.
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