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The La Jolla Shores Association (LJSA) is a local volunteer organization celebrating its 60th year as a community leadership organization.

The primary purpose of the LJSA is to provide a community forum for matters affecting the La Jolla Shores Planned District, and to advise the San Diego City Council, Park and Recreation Department, and other governmental agencies as may be appropriate for the best interest of its residents and the millions of visitors that come to our community each year. It is involved in a wide range of projects

including:

o Proposing and supporting projects for Neighborhood Protection and Beautification
o Monitoring, enforcing, and representing the community's interests in the Planned District Ordinance (Appoints members of LJ Shores Permit Review Committee)
o Monitoring, preserving, and enhancing our parks, beaches, and shoreline
o Traffic & Transportation project and issue review and recommendation
o Protecting and improving the La Jolla Shores retail business district
o Preserving and enhancing the local environment of La Jolla Shores
o Providing recommendations to the City Park & Recreation Dept regarding all parks and public recreation facilities within our boundaries including La Jolla Shores, Kellogg Park, Laureate Park, Cliffridge Park, and Allen Field
o Serving as liaison with other organizations and government representatives and as advocate for community interests before the City Planning Commission,the San Diego City Council, and other government agencies
o Coordination with the La Jolla Town Council, the La Jolla Community Planning Association, and other civic organizations
o Conducting forums on community issues
o Assisting the Friends of La Jolla Shores – a non-profit public benefit corporation responsible for building and maintaining “The Map”®, the Children’s Playground at La Jolla Shores, JJ the WhaleTM statue and sunshade, and other projects

04/13/2026

Join us all La Jolla Shores Residents! Also on Zoom!
The next La Jolla Shores Association meeting will be on Wednesday, Apr 15, at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, T-29 Martin Johnson House.

Note: Biological Grade is closed to traffic just South of the Martin Johnson House parking lot until Aug 6th. Therefore, approach from the top (north end) off LJ Shores Dr. and do not use Naga Way at the south end.

LA JOLLA SHORES ASSOCIATION - Agenda
Wednesday, April 15th, 2026 — 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Light Refreshments start at 5pm

Click this link for the meeting agenda:
https://mcusercontent.com/ce335232d25b92da950a58b90/files/472d350e-2c4a-b3af-617e-2f4e0390f7fc/LJSA_APRIL_2026_Agenda_FINAL2.pdf

We hope to see you at the meeting. If you are not able to attend in person, please join the meeting online via Zoom. Use this link to register in advance:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/EkzFrq6zQNeNYUm-i1F0DQ

Our website: www.lajollashoresassociation.org
Our email address: [email protected]

04/11/2026

Celebrating 60 years of community leadership, Janie Emerson, Past Pres., John Pierce, President and Angie Preisendorfer, Sec. receives recognition from Councilmember Joe LaCava for La Jolla Shores Association Day April 7th, 2026. Thank you volunteers!

Congratulations, La Jolla Shores Association on 60 years of leadership and advocacy! I was proud to recognize your decades of community work to improve the quality of life for La Jollans by proclaiming Tuesday, April 7, “La Jolla Shores Association 60th Anniversary Day”.

03/16/2026

Join your neighbors to hear what's happening in our community! The next La Jolla Shores Association meeting will be on Wednesday, Mar 18, at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, T-29 Martin Johnson House.

Note: Biological Grade is closed to traffic just South of the Martin Johnson House parking lot until Aug 6th. Therefore, approach from the top (north end) off LJ Shores Dr. and do not use Naga Way at the south end.

LA JOLLA SHORES ASSOCIATION - Agenda - Revised
Wednesday, March 18th, 2026 — 6:00 - 8:00 pm

Click this link for the meeting agenda:
https://mcusercontent.com/ce335232d25b92da950a58b90/files/4c6d1e51-be7a-fa62-5626-5af06035d41d/LJSA_MARCH_2026_Agenda_Final2.pdf

We hope to see you at the meeting. If you are not able to attend in person, please join the meeting online via Zoom. Use this link to register in advance:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/i5AHhkjCTuS-PwF7TZC6tA

Our website: www.lajollashoresassociation.org
Our email address: [email protected]

02/16/2026

Join your neighbors to hear what's happening in our community! The next La Jolla Shores Association meeting will be on Wednesday, Feb 18, at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, T-29 Martin Johnson House.

THERE WILL BE A SMALL RECEPTION FROM 5-6PM BEFORE OUR MEETING AT THE MARTIN JOHNSON HOUSE TO CELEBRATE LJSA TURNING 60! LIGHT REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SERVED.

Note: Biological Grade is closed to traffic just South of the Martin Johnson House parking lot until Aug 6th. Therefore, approach from the top (north end) off LJ Shores Dr. and do not use Naga Way at the south end.

LA JOLLA SHORES ASSOCIATION - Agenda
Wednesday, February 18th, 2026 — 6:00 - 8:00 pm

Click this link for the meeting agenda:
https://mcusercontent.com/ce335232d25b92da950a58b90/files/69f0ee7b-737d-3cf8-cac7-b377d2deafeb/260218_LJSA_FEBRUARY_2026_Agenda_FINAL.pdf

We hope to see you at the meeting. If you are not able to attend in person, please join the meeting online via Zoom. Use this link to register in advance:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/DDNFpElESE6QqY-a80vpVg #/registration

02/12/2026

Happy Birthday to us! Thank you to all the volunteers who have been looking out for our community for over sixty years.

The group was established in February 1966 and continues to focus on many of the same core issues

02/11/2026

La Jolla Garden Club is a great organization, and they have the best cookies and cards at their fundraiser.

The La Jolla Garden Club Valentine's Day treats havealways been a community pleaser. On Valentine's Day please come to buy a decorative valentine cookie, a card and some flowers for your sweetheart.💘We will be there on Valentine's Day, February 14 from 10 to 2 PM on Girard St. and Silverado in front of the US Bank in the La Jolla Village.

01/20/2026

Join your community planning and park group meeting with the LA JOLLA SHORES ASSOCIATION first 2026 meeting.

Wednesday, January 21st, 2026 — 6:00 - 8:00 pm

ZOOM ONLY

We hope to see you at the virtual meeting via Zoom. You must use this link to register in advance:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/QGKPNJF5Rf2xx3A7kOUfIQ #/registration

Click this link for the meeting agenda:
https://mcusercontent.com/ce335232d25b92da950a58b90/files/a8497fd5-514e-7ac3-3ee7-bca256bf1ba0/260116B_LJSA_JANUARY_2026_Agenda_FINAL.pdf

Our website: www.lajollashoresassociation.org
Our email address: [email protected]

11/30/2025

11/10/2025

Join your neighbors to hear what's happening in our community! The next La Jolla Shores Association meeting will be on Wednesday, November 12.

LA JOLLA SHORES ASSOCIATION - Agenda
Wednesday, November 12, 2025 — 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Scripps Institution of Oceanography, T-29 Martin Johnson House

Click this link for the meeting agenda:https://mcusercontent.com/ce335232d25b92da950a58b90/files/c5b55d08-6e2c-0da2-f30a-5a438c900c7b/250618_LJSA_NOVEMBER_2025_Agenda_FINAL.pdf

We hope to see you at the meeting. If you are not able to attend in person, please join the meeting online via Zoom. Use this link to register in advance:

Our website: www.lajollashoresassociation.org
Our email address: [email protected]

11/06/2025

10/12/2025

Join your neighbors to hear what's happening in our community! The next La Jolla Shores Association meeting will be on Wednesday, October 15.

LA JOLLA SHORES ASSOCIATION - Agenda
Wednesday, October 15, 2025 — 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Scripps Institution of Oceanography, T-29 Martin Johnson House

Click this link for the meeting agenda:https://mcusercontent.com/ce335232d25b92da950a58b90/files/d1fae25f-7319-9c7f-6630-4d3c6450533d/250618_LJSA_OCTOBER_2025_FINAL.pdf

We hope to see you at the meeting. If you are not able to attend in person, please join the meeting online via Zoom. Use this link to register in advance: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/yOwtFWhVQX-gbrQK4fwAVA #/registration

Our website: www.lajollashoresassociation.org
Our email address: [email protected]

09/16/2025

Come and hear what's happening in our community! Join the La Jolla Shores Association at our meeting on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 6:00 pm.

LA JOLLA SHORES ASSOCIATION - Agenda
Wednesday, September 17, 2025 — 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Scripps Institution of Oceanography, T-29 Martin Johnson House

Click this link for the meeting agenda:https://mcusercontent.com/ce335232d25b92da950a58b90/files/ae35085f-89e3-6eff-807e-f72a0dac58a0/250917_LJSA_SEPTEMBER_2025_Agenda.pdf

We hope to see you at the meeting. If you are not able to attend in person, please join the meeting online via Zoom. Use this link to register in advance: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/nLMblagET7GcsW8e9ysMTg #/registration

Our website: www.lajollashoresassociation.org
Our email address: [email protected]

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Post Office Box 64
La Jolla, CA
92038

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https://lajollashoresassociation.org/

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