La Jolla Cove
Viewpoint · San Diego

La Jolla Cove

Photo: Rhododendrites · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

La Jolla Cove is a small protected inlet in San Diego with a beach, tide pools, and steep bluffs. Harbor seals and sea lions haul out on the rocks below the viewpoints. Seabirds such as pelicans fly overhead and feed in the water.

On day 5 of San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Diego in 7 Days

Good to know

Tickets
Free entry
Time needed
30 minutes to 2 hours
Best time
Early morning to avoid crowds
Getting there
Drive or take MTS bus route 30 to Coast Boulevard

Itineraries with La Jolla Cove

Day 5 of San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Diego in 7 Days

To San Diego

How La Jolla Cove fits into a day.
  1. 9:00Train to San DiegoLos Angeles
  2. 13:00La Jolla CoveSan Diego
  3. 17:00La Jolla ShoresSan Diego
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La Jolla Cove questions

Is La Jolla Cove good for swimming?

Yes, in calm conditions it is a popular spot for swimming and snorkeling, with lifeguards on duty. The water is cool for much of the year and conditions change, so check the surf first.

Can you see whales from La Jolla Cove?

Gray whales migrate past the coast roughly from December to April and can sometimes be spotted from the bluffs on clear days.

Are there restrooms at La Jolla Cove?

Public restrooms are in Ellen Browning Scripps Park beside the cove. Street parking nearby is limited.

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