Set overlooking the lush Mildred MacPherson Park, Univ Studio is a truly multipurpose event venue that hosts everything from music performances, art exhibitions, and food festivals. Their community open mic nights are extremely popular with the locals.
If geography interests you as well the knowledge about the continents then head to the Map and Atlas Museum of La Jolla. The featured maps at the museum include the a map of Boston Decorative and Historical, a hysterical map of the Yellowstone Park, Historic and Scenic Reaches of the Nation's Capital and many more. They are also open on the first and third Saturdays of every month at regular times.
Quint Gallery is a top gallery for contemporary modern art in oil, watercolor, mixed media and photography. Sculpture in various media is also shown. The gallery has a strong list of abstract and representational artists, who cover still life, landscape and inspirational themes. A different artist is featured in exhibition each month. Viewing can also be arranged by appointment.
This unique gallery showcases original artwork from villages throughout the African continent. The gallery's owner travels in Africa for four months each year, forming relationships with various African communities and hand-selecting works of art to bring back to this gallery. A variety of works is offered here, including African jewelry and handwoven baskets. Yet, the most impressive artwork is likely the collection of stone sculptures. Representing unity, motherhood, wisdom and other valued traits, the sculptures convey the spirit of their motherland.
Lying in the center of the Mount Soledad Veteran's Memorial, the Cross is beloved for some but for others, it has been a subject of controversy. Due to the involvement of religion in government, the Mount Soledad Cross has gained a lot of popularity since the past few years. However, it has made its name as the local icon and is the proud landmark of La Jolla.