The short commercial strip along La Jolla Boulevard south of Marine Street has an abundance of small businesses, everything from bagel shops to fitness studios to car care.
“The Detail Shop offers a full spectrum of services for the restoration, preservation and ongoing care of your vehicle’s exterior and interior,” noted owners of the business, at 6860 La Jolla Blvd. “We provide a specialist detailing and paint correction service for exclusive vehicles.”
The Detail Shop’s owners said it is the only business of its kind in San Diego that fully guarantees its hand-wash service, noting their years of detailing experience guarantees customers “the best detail service they will ever receive.”
“Life’s too short to eat boring,” said Ray Penfield, of The Promiscous Fork at 6984 La Jolla Blvd. He noted the eatery is “dedicated to enticing your taste buds by blending simple fresh ingredients together, creating unique and original items that you won’t find in most casual restaurants. We will also continue to create mouth-watering specials to complement our already stellar cast of menu items.”
At Windansea Pilates at 504 Nautilus St., owner Rachel Kanter offers a pleasant workout experience.
“Windansea Pilates is an intimate neighborhood studio that offers a warm, serene and nurturing environment ideal for the Pilates practice,” Kanter said. “We have been serving the community in our Windansea studio since 2002. We offer private and semi-private lessons that are tailored to meet the needs and abilities of each client.”
Kanter added that “whether you are looking to improve your posture and physique or get healthy and strong following an injury, we are here to help you achieve your fitness and wellness goals.”
Suddenly Slimmer at 506 Nautilus St. offers “a variety of health and beauty services to suit your needs, including healthy mineral body wraps, Thermaslim Fat Reduction treatment, Detox, cellulite treatments and safe sunless tanning,” the owners said. “We also offer programs for brides and bridal parties, proms and big events as well as new moms wanting to get rid of that post-baby weight.”
I.B. Divers at 6924 La Jolla Blvd. is a full-service scuba dive shop with air tanks and all the other equipment and accessories needed by underwater enthusiasts. For more information, visit ibdivers.com.
AAA Pet Pros dog and cat grooming at 508 Nautilus St. specializes in scissor cuts, hot oil skin therapy, teeth brushing, identifying skin conditions and applying medicated shampoos.
“AAA Pet Pros has been in the same location for over 28 years,” owner Terry Richman said, attributing the business’ longevity to “great service at a fair price. And we really appreciate and want to thank our loyal customers and the community.”
Ashen Salon at 6903 La Jolla Blvd. is a large modern and attractive studio with hair stylists offering a plethora of treatments.
“Play hard, live well,” is the motto at Bird Rock Fit at 6875 La Jolla Blvd.
“We have spent countless hours combing research journals to create the perfect workout recipe for ultimate results, ‘The 30-Minute Model: Fitness on the Fly,'” said the studio’s website at birdrockfit.com.
Walk-ins are welcome at Elegance Nails & Spa at 6902 La Jolla Blvd. #C.
Windansea Veterinary Clinic at 6911 La Jolla Blvd. is a full-service animal hospital. For more information, visit windanseavet.com.
Guarneri Integrative Health at Pacific Pearl La Jolla, at 6919 La Jolla Blvd., is a versatile, fully equipped learning center and TV studio for lectures, classes and webinars concerning state-of-the-art Western medicine.
“We believe in care that is personalized, participatory and proactive,” said Guarneri’s owners, who urge potential clients to “meet our award-winning team members for internal medicine, cardiology, naturopathic medicine, psychology, hypnotherapy, acupuncture, massage and bodywork, facials and skincare and healing touch with an in-house wellness shop for vitamins, supplements, skincare, books and gifts.” For more information, visit pacificpearllajolla.com.
Those seeking a scrumptious breakfast should look no further than Busy Bee’s Bagel & Bakery at 6861 La Jolla Blvd. The establishment offers “great breakfast bagel sandwiches,” according to yelp.com/biz/busy-bees-bagel-and-bakery-la-jolla?.
Other businesses in this block section include The Liquor Box at 6980 La Jolla Blvd. and La Jolla Cleaners at 6902 La Jolla Blvd.