La Jolla Cove

“La Jolla Cove is a small bay with deep water on the north-facing point of the cliffs, backed by the green grassy expanse of Ellen Browning Scripps Park.  Sea caves here are popular with kayakers, snorkelers and divers.  These waters are part of the San Diego La Jolla Underwater Park Ecological Preserve, protecting everything beneath the sparkling blue waves.  On the sands, though, staking your claim is half the battle!  It fills up fast.  You know what they say about the early bird…”  Sandbag C. Gull

The Cove features a beach that is popular with families who enjoy sunbathing, picnicking & swimming in the calm waters here, but during peak season can be very overcrowded.

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La Jolla Cove

Coast Walk

Located nearby, this path offers a bird’s eye view of the Cove and surrounding area.

Logistics

• Lifeguard services → if any ← varies by season, day, hours, even weather!
• Restrooms & showers can be found in Scripps Park beside La Jolla Cove
• No surfboards, boogie boards or craft of any kind are allowed on this beach
• Scripps Park offers picnic facilities and a paved walkway
• There is no disabled access due to the steep approach to the beach
• Dogs are permitted on beaches and in adjacent parks only from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 a.m. and must be leashed at all times
• Limited street parking is available in the area, metered on weekdays.  Paid public lots are available downtown, a reasonable walking distance to the beach.  This area is prone to extreme crowding, however, and parking can be very difficult
• Very nearby this popular snorkeling destination, gear rentals are available on Coast Boulevard and Prospect Street

Directions

Take Interstate 5 to La Jolla Village Drive, and head west.  Turn left at Torrey Pines Road to proceed south and then west to La Jolla Village area.  Turn right at Prospect Place and stay to the right to follow Coast Boulevard as it winds down around to La Jolla Cove and Ellen Browning Scripps Park.  Enjoy!