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
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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.