Red Roost Cottage

The Red Roost and Red Rest cottages in La Jolla have been in a severe state of neglect for years. These historic cottages, dating back to 1894, are some of the oldest surviving structures in La Jolla and are significant for their role in the area's early seaside development. Despite their designation on the National Register of Historic Places, they have been left to deteriorate by their owners, a classic case of "demolition by neglect." The decay has been a long-standing concern for preservationists, and there have been calls for stronger enforcement of historic preservation laws to prevent further deterioration.