Ocean Beach Tide Pools
Ocean Beach, CA
Free
By Simir Shah
★★★★★4.8(902 Google reviews)
What parents say
AI summary of 5 Google reviews — not a first-hand visit. How we write these
Best at low tide, when reviewers find crabs, anemones, fish and occasionally an octopus, so check the tide before going. The rocks are slippery and need scrambling, so hold hands and wear grippy shoes. Stairs and a paved path lead down, though some staircases have been closed. Street parking only.
Below the bluffs at the south end of the beach, rocky shelves fill with anemones, crabs and sea stars at low tide. Go at a minus tide or there's genuinely nothing to see — and wear closed-toe shoes, because the rocks are slick.
Good for
- Ages 10+
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What visitors say
- Bill Harju★★★★★
Love going to the tidepools! Beautiful and relaxing. Except for the climbing around on rocks part. Its important to pay attention to the tide as well!
2 months ago
- Wandering in Paradise★★★★★
A lot of fun at the Ocean Beach Tide Pool! Stunning views of the water and the boardwalk. Lots of crabs, fish, sea anemone, and sea plants to see in the rocky terrain. Also lots of pelicans, sea gulls, and other birds flying by. Walkable but can be slippery. There were some people fishing. Right next to the Santa Cruz beach spot which has lifeguards. Some of the staircases were under construction so the Santa Cruz was the only available. Recommend!
3 months ago
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