La Jolla Shores Beach
La Jolla, CA
By Simir Shah
★★★★★4.7(4,437 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.
Good for
- Ages 0–2
- Ages 10+
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La Jolla Shores Beach, San Diego, CA 92037, USA
Free
Map
Tides today
Next low tide
1:48 PM
1.8 ft — best for tide pools
Next high tide
7:54 PM
6.4 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.
2 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.
4 months ago
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