This cache originally began in Greta Garbo's phone room, then moved to her vault. After 14 years Miss Garbo wished quieter lodging next door but for history's sake, cache hunters will begin at her former residence - the site of the original Greta Garbo's Phone cache.
From the coordinates, proceed 24-26 paces through the iron gates and stand directly beneath the giant iron ring of fire. Don't move until you see yourself. When you can see yourself, look slightly to the left and you will see where movie legend Greta Garbo used to be found for decades. Now you will see instead The World's Greatest Boxer of all time, the Great Mohammed Ali, who purchased this mansion from Miss Garbo.
Walk over and introduce yourself to Mr Ali. He can be quite gracious. Say hello to his friends. Ask for the way to Miss Garbo's new residence and he will direct you back the way you came in, but turning right BEFORE you reach the sidewalk, walking through the open air patio restaurant about 50 paces to The Olde Cabrillo Hotel.
(La Jolla: October 28, 2001) Regrettably, we've been informed that this cache Appears To Be Missing. The authorities have been notified. Greta insists that she did not move it. Did one of her friends find it at last night's all night party? Did the LANDLORD object? Did the butler do it? Investigators are on the way.
(La Jolla: October 29, 2001) Okay! Back in business. Greta's bodyguards don't know what to think. Nothing like this has never happened before. Three of the help were so distraught they had to be sent home for the day. The whole place is in a tizzy, because Greta had put an extra pair of two-carat diamond earrings in the cache as a surprise for the caching community, and the cache was stolen. Greta sends her regrets to the entire San Diego caching community.
(LaJolla: October 31, 2001) Oh no! This is horrible! 11:30PM on Halloween night I was called by Greta’s security force because the cache is missing yet again. To make it doubly distressing, Greta had placed a Rolex watch she received from Clark Gable in the cache! She is so distraught, she doesn’t know what to do. Authorities have several leads, and suspect an “inside” job. For the time being, this cache is on hold until we get more facts. We sincerely regret any inconvenience this may cause you. - Tuna -
(La Jolla: February 1, 2002) Okay. Finally! The cache is now active again with an entirely new set of rules. Sorry for the delay. The October cache robberies are still under investigation, and all I am permitted to tell you is that there was a suspect in the diamond earring cache heist, an order for a wiretap was issued, and I was asked by authorities to make no posts to this site while that played out. Rumor has it tied to a Las Vegas mob syndicate, but that’s third hand information. There was a different suspect, too, in the Rolex watch cache heist, but after waiting almost three months no arrests have been made or formal charges brought. Greta is a great fan of geocaching and asked that we proceed with a different set of rules. The instructions below have been updated to reflect the new cache rules. - Tuna –
(La Jolla: May 2014) Following yet another massive remodeling project and the leasing of her home to Mohammed Ali, Greta's bodyguards have asked us to once again move the cache. Since everyone has cell phones today - to find and score a "find" on Greta's cache at her new residence next door, you need to find your way to the front elevator lobby of Greta’s new home in the Olde Cabrillo Hotel and then send Tuna a text.
Of course, for security reasons, Tuna's phone number can't be revealed here. You’ll have to find Mr. J. A. Plus (he's usually standing next to the elevator) and ask him for the missing digits of Tuna's phone number (as easy as ABC).
As a courtesy, take a bow to Mr. Plus. Keep your eyes open. At the level of Mr Plus's forehead (he is a wee bit short) you will find a phone number: (8BB) 629-122A.
Write down the numbers that correspond with A & B.
A = __
B = __
Thank Mr Plus, then send a text to Tuna's cell phone (760) 908-3ABA with the word's "I am at Greta's hotel>" Tuna will notify Greta's security people that you've been there. Once you have sent your text you may then go ahead and log your find at this site. If you do not have texting capability, Greta's people prohibit you from seeking or logging this cache.
NOTE: If you do NOT send a text to Tuna documenting your meeting with Mr. Plus, Greta's security people (who monitor this site daily) will immediately DELETE your log. If there is any problem, email or text Tuna and he will get Greta's people on it chop-chop. Oh, and one more thing.... Tuna is now retired and following his dream of traveling extensively around the world. Texts may not receive an immediate response - but don't worry, as long as you sent a text, Tuna will respond to it when he receives it and notify security that your "found" posting is okay.
Remember, you're here as one of Greta’s high society guests, and the help will treat you like royalty. I’ve been here dozens of times over the past 15 years since Greta allowed this cache (often wearing grubby bird-watching clothes) and Greta’s staff has always been more than accommodating. More than 400 geo-guests have preceded you without incident, no matter what your style of dress. We have the express consent of Greta Garbo, international film star, for this cache. You will prevail. You are a geocacher and you rule!
Greta and her friends are looking forward to your visit.
Carpe Diem! Seize the day!
– Tuna –
Tuna The Birder