La Jolla Summit

I lived in the Summit for four years from 2016 to 2020, on the corner lot bordering the Main Street and a cul-du-sac. Before we moved in a contractor updated my home once said it is “earily quiet”. He counted 7 cars in 7 hours passing by. The gardeners work on one of nine areas of the Summit each week: weeding, cleaning, deep watering, replanting and raking leaves. Once a week they blow dirt & debris on the streets. I was home all the time with the windows open to enjoy the cool ocean breezes. The only time it was noisy was once a week for about 20 minutes or so during leaf blowing. I felt as if I lived in a treehouse because the view out every window felt as if I was in a Forrest. The birds and squirrels were fun to watch. I loved all my neighbors especially the neighborhood-watch block captain. There was no crime during the four years I lived there. It took only a few minutes to get to the village shops & restaurants or enjoy LJ Shores. We sold our home to downsize and I miss the quiet, relaxed atmosphere and treetop living at the Summit.

Of course La Jolla Summit is a beautiful place to live, with gorgeous views and cool weather, year round. However, this come at a steep price: excessive noise pollution from early morning to dusk generated from the various landscaping and gardening services. Those who work during the day probably never notice, but for those of us who are retired, the constant whine of leaf blowers and tree cutting tools is never-ending and greatly reduces the quality of life on the hill. It wouldn't be so bad if it were only 1 or 2 days per week, but it seems to be 6 days a week, including Saturdays and I can't believe I am the only person who has complained about it. Please factor this in when planning future landscaping projects.