Secret Garden Tour
Experience Auction
Bid on once in a lifetime experiences and support La Jolla Historical Society! These unique experiences range from behind the scenes tours of local treasures to culinary experiences you will not find elsewhere. All these exclusive experiences can be redeemed for up to twelve months from the purchase date on a mutually agreed upon date. And it is so easy! You can bid on one or several experience items by simply purchasing a chance ticket on our website. There are only 50 chances available for each item, so you have a great chance of winning! The auction closes August 28th at 5 pm and winners will be notified by email.
Beach Picnic at La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club
Experience a beach picnic on the sand at La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club! The winner and five of their friends will be hosted by a La Jolla Historical Society Board member to a picnic dinner with wine on this beautiful private beach in La Jolla Shores. You won’t want to miss out on this special opportunity to enjoy the beauty of a unique and historic destination in La Jolla!
A Very Virtual Guided Wine Tasting with Friends
Enjoy a guided virtual vine tasting via Zoom for you and five friends. This unique experience includes exclusive wines from Napa, Sonoma, and France. The wines are limited editions that will appeal to everyone, whether you are a wine connoisseur, or a casual wine enthusiast. Your virtual wine journey can be customized to meet your preferences and will include food pairing suggestions to enhance the tasting. Wines will be shipped.
Private Educational Cocktail Class
Experience a one-hour in-home* private educational cocktail experience! All ingredients, alcohol, and glassware are provided for up to six people. The class will teach you how to make two different seasonal cocktails with step-by-step instructions and take-home recipes for the cocktails. Learn the tricks of the trade to create your own craft cocktails while gaining sustainable, eco-friendly tips. *Within San Diego County.
An Intimate Walking Tour of Historic La Jolla
Enjoy a walking tour of famous locations in the village of La Jolla led by historical experts. The winner and five friends will spend two hours viewing significant La Jolla landmarks including early beach cottages and architectural styles from the 1920s. You and your friends will be regaled by unique stories and facts about the people who lived in old La Jolla including Ellen Browning Scripps, Anna Held, Gregory Peck, “Dr. Seuss” and more! You’ll amaze your friends and family with tales of all you have seen and learned!
Guided Tour of Balboa Park and Spreckels Organ Pavilion
Experience a personalized tour of historic Balboa Park and a Behind-the-Scenes tour of the Spreckles Organ Pavilion led by the Executive Director of the Spreckles Organ Society. You and nine of your friends will enjoy a private guided excursion through Balboa Park’s gorgeous gardens and iconic architecture while learning about the unique history of the largest urban cultural park in North America. Don’t miss a chance for a once in a lifetime tour of the largest outdoor pipe organ in the world.
Behind the Scenes Tour of San Diego Railroad Museum
Enjoy a Behind the Scenes Tour of the San Diego Model Railroad Museum. You and up to nine of your friends will see over 27,000 square feet of trains, trestles, and tracks located in the heart of Balboa Park. The backstage tour will be led by club volunteers who offer insights into the history, construction, and operation of the layouts which are based upon actual historical prototypes. Whether you are young or young at heart, you will be amazed by this unique and special place.
Fabulous Scarf & Necklace!
Giselle Scarf in Lemon Squeeze
In rich silk and cotton modal, J. McLaughlin's square scarf is elevated in look and feel. Wrap it, knot it, and drape it as a finish to every look.
Ethiopian Coptic Cross NecklaceWest African green glass beads, African copal/ amber, Czech Glass. Handmade by Ann Craig.
Fabulous Scarf & Necklace!
Giselle Scarf in Lemon Squeeze
In rich silk and cotton modal, J. McLaughlin's square scarf is elevated in look and feel. Wrap it, knot it, and drape it as a finish to every look.
Ethiopian Coptic Cross Necklace