We last left you wandering the hills of La Jolla. We're tricky though. We wanted to keep you off track. We wanted to keep you trailing along. We didn't tell you about two more bridges in La Jolla.

Long before us, others blazed a trail that was known as the San Diego, Pacific Beach, La Jolla Railroad Line. The railroad line started in San Diego, but later La Jolla got into the act and another segment of the line was completed in 1894. It was a short jaunt, but it served the community at the time. It moved beachgoers during the busy summer season as well as freight between San Diego and La Jolla. By 1919, the bells and whistles were silenced. The train left the station for the final time.

What came of the line is something we can all enjoy now. The Fay Avenue Bike Path is well... not really on Fay Avenue, anymore. It is, however, a bike and walking path. It is a 1.1-mile path that parallels the ocean less than a mile away. Part of the path is dirt, part is paved and a small part utililizes an alley. Nevertheless, this is a residential trail that is primarily used by local joggers and walkers. The trail is tucked up against the hills of Upper Hermosa in La Jolla.

The Fay Avenue Bike Path extends beyond this part of the trail with signs leading to rest of the path for those inclined. However, this flat section of the trail is suitable for children and it is pet-friendly.

Technically, the path begins on the south side of Nautilus Street behind the fire station just west of Fay Avenue. We wouldn't suggest catching it there because parking isn't available. If you want to explore this trail and find the pedestrian bridges, then you'll want to start the trail at Camino de la Costa and La Jolla Hermosa Avenue. Before you hit the trail, pack a snack or picnic because there is a lovely shaded 'pocket park' to enjoy along the way.

La Jolla - Fay Avenue Bike Path

Along the path there is a perfectly placed bench with a great vantage point to enjoy the sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean. The views come and go with the trail as you walk through the changing landscape. For a short trail, it offers quite a bit to look at and appreciate.

We don't want to lose our train of thought. Let's get to those two pedestrian bridges. One is a modern bridge that leaves one wondering if it was constructed with private funds. Built in 1997, it appears to arch over a rather large private driveway leading to a rather large home.The owner sure got some kind of ride on the the gravy train. The other pedestrian bridge is integrated into the trail and is covered in ivy and greenery. If you want to get a good look at it, walk down the slight hill on the southern end of the bridge. You will see a simple gate keeping cars out, but you can have a look at it from the bottom. It is a beautiful covered bridge that covers an entrance to yet another La Jolla private driveway.

The trail is a quiet stretch of residential heaven. The ocean breezes blow from the ocean a few blocks away. The eucalyptus trees and natural open space vegetation blend well with the old La Jolla houses along the path.

La Jolla is often regarded as the San Diego's "Jewel by the Sea." There are many more beautiful facets of La Jolla to explore, but we'll just have to cross that bridge when we get to it.