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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Mar 21, 2025
This is a must do/visit for individuals/couples/families!!! You will not be disappointed especially if seals/sea lions are present. Also accessible to wheelchairs/mobility scooters.Full review by Vincent F
Mar 21, 2025
We enjoyed spending about 30 minutes walking around the cove admiring the sea lions and seals and the beautiful sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean. It was busy, but we had no trouble finding parking…Full review by 907blaked
Mar 9, 2025
This was my second visit here, but the first on my own. This visit, I took the bus and then walked down to the ocean. The waves were pretty massive due to an incoming storm. I loved watching the seal…Full review by Jennifer T
Is the water warm enough to swim without wetsuits in July?
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I have gone in the water (mostly body surfing near shore) in January and July and don't notice much difference. Cold. My son always uses a wetsuit, even in July. My daughter says …
I have gone in the water (mostly body surfing near shore) in January and July and don't notice much difference. Cold. My son always uses a wetsuit, even in July. My daughter says she'll stick to swimming in the Gulf of Mexico, or maybe the Atlantic off Florida. In July, San Diego will be warm but nice in July. Great place.
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. …
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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