La Jolla Cove San Diego CA

La Jolla Cove

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La Jolla Cove is a small cove with a beach that is surrounded by cliffs in La Jolla, a community of San Diego, California. Point La Jolla forms the …

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Dec 5, 2024
La Jolla Cove is absolutely gorgeous! The crystal-clear water, rugged cliffs, and playful sea lions make it feel like a little slice of paradise. I loved walking along the shoreline and watching the … Full review by Austin G
Nov 21, 2024
On the way back from LA, I stopped by La Jolla Beach. It smelled pretty bad, but we got to see seals up close, which was a unique experience I could not really get at other beaches. Full review by Carlos S
Nov 2, 2024
Smelly but righteous to see the sea lions and seals. The bird poop is what makes it so stinky I think. The sight of the unique animals was worth the smell we endured. Full review by Scott C
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La Jolla Cove, located in La Jolla, San Diego, is a small cove embraced by cliffs and features a beautiful beach. Point La Jolla marks the sout…
gpsmycity.com
La Jolla Cove is a small beach-like cove surrounded by beautiful cliffs which offer scenic and picturesque views of the Pacific Ocean. I…
cityseeker.com
La Jolla Cove is one of the most photographed beaches in San Diego, located on the coast just south of Torrey Pines Natural Reserve. La Jol…
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Are small dogs allowed on beach?
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I saw dogs there but idk if there was any signage specifically saying yay or nay.
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Where can you park
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Busy there we took uber
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Is there a time of day that you're more likely to see seals and sea lions? Or do they hang out pretty much all day?
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From what I seen, they are basically there all day. To avoid the larger crowds and to find decent parking, come in the morning
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Is the water warm enough to swim without wetsuits in July?
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Water will still be a bit cold even in the summer months, typical of ocean temperatures.
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Hello, do you have to pay to come to La Jolla Cove, or is it free? Trying to plan a trip with children and I'm looking for as …
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Hello, do you have to pay to come to La Jolla Cove, or is it free? Trying to plan a trip with children and I'm looking for as many free activities as possible!
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No admission fee. It is a park, really. The only difficulty is finding parking. You might have to circle around several times to find a spot, or park a ways away and walk down to the area. …
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No admission fee. It is a park, really. The only difficulty is finding parking. You might have to circle around several times to find a spot, or park a ways away and walk down to the area. Depends on the day of the week and time of day. Just be patient. :-)
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