When Islands founder Tony DeGrazier stepped off the beaches of Oahu after a day of surfing with his Navy buddies in the early 60s, he did what came naturally to him. He went searching for a juicy burger, a hot basket of fries & a cold drink. Twenty years later, in 1982, it was that sense of place & satisfaction he was trying to recreate when he took a little chunk of the islands & plopped it down right in the mainland of Southern California.
Today, Islands still is true to Tony’s original experience & his original vision. And though our menu has grown to include salads, soups & soft tacos, we still adhere to the basic philosophy that fresh food, friendly service & a laid back atmosphere is the perfect end to a hard day of work or play. We hope you taste it in every bite. And we hope that whether you’re a hungry surfer or busy salesperson, you walk into Islands & say to yourself, like Tony did those many years ago, “Ahh…this is the place I want to be.”
About this location:
Visit our La Jolla Islands Restaurant located in La Jolla Village Square on Nobel Drive, just one 1 mile from UCSD. We accept the Triton Card.
Experience the best burgers in La Jolla, like the Hawaiian Burger with grilled pineapple, teriyaki and swiss cheese which goes great with our Mai Tai. The expanded bar area offers great HD TVs for sports viewing and enjoying the coldest beer in town. Happy hour specials are offered weekdays from 4pm to 7pm with great deals on appetizers, wine and beer.