La Jolla Shores Beach
La Jolla, CA
Free
By Simir Shah
★★★★★4.7(4,454 Google reviews)
What parents say
AI summary of 5 Google reviews — not a first-hand visit. How we write these
Reviewers call this the best local beach for young kids: very gradual depth, gentle waves, lifeguards and a playground for when sand play runs out. Come in the morning and park in the residential streets, which are tight and confusing. Food and shops sit a short walk back.
Wide, gentle-surf beach ideal for young swimmers, sandcastles, kayaking, and beginner surfing. The sandy bottom and mellow, rolling waves have made it a beginner surf spot since the 1920s and 30s, when it became one of San Diego's first surfing hubs. Kayak tours here also paddle out to sea caves carved into the sandstone cliffs toward La Jolla Cove.
Good for
- Ages 0–2
- Ages 10+
Happening near here
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La Jolla Shores Beach, San Diego, CA 92037, USA
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Tides today
Next low tide
2:47 PM
0.1 ft
Next high tide
8:16 AM
5.7 ft
Predictions from NOAA · La Jolla station
What visitors say
- Erica Yoon★★★★★
Best beach for kids. Go in the morning, park in the residential area for a full day. Set up a beach tent and stay there for as long as you could. Playground to entertain the youngest kid when he's bored from too much sand play.
3 months ago
- rajdeepsingh anand★★★★★
Beautiful experience, must go if you are in san diego. Sea lions are a delight to watch. The cove is beautiful, get in slowly and carefully. Lots of eating joints available if you are with family or group. Get in during the pre evening time , spend your time with the nature , worth every minute.
5 months ago
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- Froglander's Frozen YogurtSweets & Treats · $
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- Harry's Coffee ShopBreakfast & Brunch · $$ · kids menu
- The Taco StandMexican & Tacos · $