La Jolla Cove & Children's Pool
La Jolla, CA
Free
By Simir Shah
★★★★★4.7(7,707 Google reviews)
What parents say
AI summary of 5 Google reviews — not a first-hand visit. How we write these
Seals and sea lions haul out on the sand at Children's Pool, and reviewers stress keeping a safe distance from wild animals. The water is cold and the waves can catch you off guard. A sea wall gives a walk out to the point. Parking is difficult and takes patience.
Sea lions haul out on the rocks at La Jolla Cove, while harbor seals gather about half a mile away at Children's Pool — a breakwater originally built to create a calm swimming spot for kids that a colony of seals unexpectedly claimed as a nursery in the 1990s. Keep a respectful distance; both species can bite if they feel crowded.
Good for
- Ages 0–2
- Ages 10+
- Works for a wide age range
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Children's Pool La Jolla, 834 Coast S Blvd, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
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What visitors say
- Victor Aparicio Reques★★★★★
Children's Pool in La Jolla is such a unique spot, you get to see seals right there on the sand or swimming close to shore. You can actually swim there too, and sometimes the seals get pretty close, though you should always keep a safe distance since they're wild animals. Just watch out for the waves, they can catch you off guard if you're not paying attention, and the water is pretty cold. A really cool experience overall, definitely worth a visit.
a month ago
- The Classical Curators★★★★★
Children’s Pool was such a cool experience and easily one of the highlights of our San Diego trip. Seeing the seals and their babies relaxing on the beach up close was something we will never forget. The views were beautiful and the whole area had such a peaceful coastal atmosphere. Definitely a must visit spot if you are in La Jolla and enjoy marine life and scenic ocean views.
4 months ago
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