
The wait is over! The results are in! Here is how La Jolla Light readers voted in our 2020 Best of La Jolla Reader’s Poll. There are quite a few new faces this year, and many of the “incumbents” are still on top.
This list includes businesses, restaurants and people whose excellent efforts make our area one of the most wonderful places on the planet in which to live, work and play. Your support and patronage will help them keep up their great work!
Congratulations to all the winners, and thanks to all our readers who voted for them! Please support the winners and local business.
In addition to the winner’s list below, check out our digital edition by clicking here.
Accountant
1. Thomas E. Huckabee CPA Inc.
2. Russell E. Ingledew, CPA Inc
3. O’Donnell & Smiley CPA
American
1. Smallgoods Cheese Shop & Cafe
2. Harry’s Coffee Shop
3. Barbarella Restaurant & Bar
Antiques
1. Ark Antiques
2. Ross Thiele & Son
3. The Faded Awning
Architect
1. Bennett & Associates
2. Lars Remodeling & Design
3. Marengo Morton
Art Gallery
1. Athenaeum Music & Arts Library
2. Fresh Paint
3. K. Nathan Gallery
Attorney
1. Richard C. Wildman
2. Barbara Richards
3. Joseph A. Sammartino
Automotive Repair / Service
1. Family Auto Service
2. Marco Polo Independent
3. German Motors And Imports
Bank
1. Union Bank
2. US Bank
3. Chase Bank
Best Sports Team / Youth Sports
1. YMCA - Dan McKinney
2. Lawrence Family JCC
3. Surf Diva Shop & Surf School
Bicycle Store
1. California Bicycle Inc
2. Pedego La Jolla
3. Fly Rides San Diego
Boutique Fitness Studio
1. SPARKCYCLE
2. Fiercely Optimistic
3. Orange Theory Fitness
Breakfast
1. Harry’s Coffee Shop
2. Parakeet Café
3. Barbarella
Burger
1. Burger Lounge
2. Public House
3. Barbarella Restaurant & Bar
Café
1. Parakeet Café
2. Brick & Bell
3. Pannikin La Jolla
Catering
1. Giuseppe Restaurants & Fine Catering
2. Girard Gourmet
3. The French Gourmet
Children’s Store
1. Little Love
2. Spoiled Rotten Baby Boutique
3. Petite Street Children’s Boutique
Chiropractic Clinic
1. Dr. Trevor Robertson
2. Radin Chiropractic
3. Seaside Chiropractic
Cocktail
1. Nine-Ten
2. Barbarella Restaurant & Bar
3. Beaumont’s
Complimentary & Integrative Health/Wellness Centers
1. Pacific Pearl
2. Fiercely Optimistic
3. KOI Wellbeing
Convenience Store
1. Dick’s Liquor
2. The Liquor Box
3. La Shore Market & Deli
Cosmetic Surgeon
1. Dr. William F. Groff
2. Dr. Stephen M. Krant
3. Dr. Raja Nalluri
Credit Union
1. Mission Federal Credit Union
2. San Diego County Credit Union
3. My Point Credit Union
Dance Studio
1. Ooh La La
2. Tap Fever Studios
3. Dance to Evolve
Day Spa
1. Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa
2. The Lodge at Torrey Pines
3. Birdie Day Spa
Dentist
1. D’Angelo/Hoffman/Olson La Jolla DDS
2. Purely Dental La Jolla - Dr. Marnie Schreiner
3. Dr. John and Tracy Taddey
Dermatologist
1. Dr. William F. Groff
2. Dr. Stephen M. Krant
3. Dr. Susan Stuart
Dry Cleaner
1. Ogden’s One Hour Cleaners
2. Margaret’s Cleaners
3. Silverado Cleaners
Eyewear/Sunglasses
1. Gartner and Galstian Vision Care
2. Gordon Wong Eye Design & Optometry
3. Dr. Trainer
Financial Planner
1. Brian Zimmerman
2. Illumination Wealth Management
3. Aubrey Morrow
Florist
1. Adelaide’s
2. Bridget’s Blooms
3. Bloomers
Furniture/Home Furnishings
1. My Own Space
2. Everett Stunz
3. Nativa Interiors
Gift Shop
1. Warwick’s
2. Hi Sweetheart
3. Francesca’s
Hair Salon
1. Posh La Jolla
2. Waylon
3. Cristina Q
Happy Hour
1. Beaumont’s
2. We Olive
3. Nautilus Tavern
Health Club
1. La Jolla Sports Club
2. LifeTime Fitness
3. High Voltage Fitness
Healthy Dining
1. Parakeet Café
2. Trilogy Sanctuary
3. Thai Gulf Restaurant
Home Remodeling
1. Lars Remodeling & Design
2. GDC
3. Murfey Company
Hotel
1. Grande Colonial Hotel
2. La Valencia
3. La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club
Housekeeping
1. The Maids
2. La Jolla Maids
3. Rene’s of La Jolla
Ice Cream/Frozen Yogurt
1. Bobboi Natural Gelato
2. Scoops La Jolla
3. Baskin Robbins
In Home Care/Senior Assistance
1. Homewatch CareGivers
2. Senior Helpers
3. Home Care of La Jolla
Insurance Agent
1. Mike Martinez
2. Nick Adamo
3. Betsy McClendon
Interior Designer
1. Lars Remodeling & Design
2. Inplace Studio
3. Ross Thiele & Son
Italian
1. Café Milano
2. Piatti
3. Osteria Romantica
Jewelry
1. Bowers Jewelers
2. CJ Charles
3. Mythos
Juice Bar
1. Juice Crafters
2. Juice Kaboose
3. Nekter Juice Bar
Lunch
1. Thai Gulf Restaurant
2. Parakeet Café
3. Barbarella Restaurant & Bar
Margarita
1. Jose’s Court Room
2. Puesto
3. Barbarella Restaurant & Bar
Mediterranean
1. Marketplace Grille
2. Jose’s Court Room
3. Mediterranean Room
Men’s Apparel
1. Ascot Shop
2. Bendl’s Custom Shirts of La Jolla
3. Brooks Brothers
Mexican
1. Puesto
2. Don Carlos Taco Shop
3. The Taco Stand
Nail Salon
1. Perfect 10 Nails
2. The Nail Lounge of La Jolla
3. Nails By the Sea

New Restaurant
1. Cove House
2. Thai Gulf Restaurant
3. Smallgoods Cheese Shop & Cafe

Orthodontist
1. La Jolla Village Orthodontics
2. Dr. Russell Toppi
3. Dr. Hoss
Outdoor Restaurant
1. Thai Gulf Restaurant
2. Barbarella Restaurant & Bar
3. The Cottage
Pediatrician
1. Dr. Sandeep S. Chaudhary
2. Veronique James, M.D.
3. Dr. Gretchen C. Gainor
Pilates Studio
1. Pilates Plus La Jolla
2. Gotham Pilates
3. Armone’s Core Connection
Pizza
1. Mr. Moto Pizza
2. Isola Pizza Bar
3. Barbarella Restaurant & Bar
Plumber
1. Anderson Plumbing Heating and Air
2. Arrow Plumbing
3. Erling Rohde Plumbing
Preschool
1. La Jolla Country Day School
2. The Gillispie School
3. The Children’s School
Private School
1. La Jolla Country Day
2. The Gillispie School
3. Bishops School
Restaurant with a View
1. George’s at the Cove
2. The Marine Room
3. Brockton Villa
Sandwich
1. Deli-icious
2. Girard Gourmet
3. Smallgoods Cheese Shop & Cafe
Skin Care Specialist
1. SK Clinic
2. La Jolla Cosmetic Laser Clinic
3. Nalluri Plastic Surgery and Laser Center
Steak
1. Eddie V’s
2. AR Valentine the Lodge at Torrey Pines
3. Truluck’s
Surf Shop
1. Surf Diva
2. Mitch’s surf shop
3. Bird Rock Surf
Sushi
1. Sushi on the Rock
2. Shiku
3. Himitsu
Taco
1. The Taco Stand
2. Puesto
3. Don Carlos
Thai
1. Aroi Cafe
2. Thai Gulf Restaurant
3. Spice & Rice Kitchen
Tourist Attraction
1. Birch Aquarium
2. The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center
3. The Atheneum Music & Arts Library
Trainer
1. Jay & May Complete Health
2. BriannaFit
3. Cindy Borkum
Travel Agency
1. Cadence Travel
2. Worldview Travel
3. Chayet Travel Network
Veterinary Hospital
1. La Jolla Veterinary Hospital
2. Windansea Veterinary Clinic
3. Village Veterinary Hospital
Wedding Venue
1. The Lodge at Torrey Pines
2. La Valencia Hotel
3. La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club
Wine Bar
1. LJ Crafted Wines
2. We Olive
3. Truluck’s
Women’s Boutique
1. Robina
2. Surf Diva
3. Sigi’s Boutique
Yoga
1. Buddhi Yoga
2. Prana Yoga Center
3. Trilogy Sanctuary