La Jolla Cove

Coast Boulevard., La Jolla, CA

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La Jolla Cove

La Jolla Cove is known for the some of the clearest water in San Diego. The cove is an ideal haven for scuba diving and snorkeling, offering underwater reefs with plenty of mollusks, sea anemone, starfish, and frequent views of garibaldi, smelt, seals, and the occasional grouper fish.

Check out the Beach Water Quality before you visit.

Amenities

• Life Guards: Summer hours, generally 9:00 a.m. to dusk.
  Other times of the year, 10:00 a.m.
• Water Activity: Reserved for swimming and diving. Diving when surf conditions are low.
• Restrooms/Showers: Located at Scripps Park beside La Jolla Cove.
• Disabled Accessibility: Beach is NOT disabled accessible.
• Beach Fires: Prohibited

Rules & Regulations
Complete list of the city's beach and water regulations.

• Alcohol: Consumption of alcohol is prohibited at all times.
• Other Prohibited Items: Floatation devices & Spears. Removal or possession of sea life or artifacts.

Directions & Parking
From the north, take Interstate 5 south, taking the La Jolla Village Drive exit, west. Turn left at Torrey Pines Road and follow it to La Jolla Shores Drive. If you are coming from the south, take Interstate 5 north, exiting at Ardath Road. Make a right at La Jolla Shores Drive. Turn left at Avenida de la Playa. Turn right on Camino del Oro.

Beach breakdown of La Jolla

• Boomer Beach
• Shell Beach
• Children's Pool
• South Casa Beach
• Wipeout Beach
• Hospitals
• Horseshoes
• Marine Street Beach
• La Jolla Shores
• Windansea Beach