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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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Feb 25, 2025
This has been one of my favorite stops ever. I love Zoos and Aquariums but It was so awesome to watch Sea Lions playing and enjoying their habitat in the wild. I wasn’t sure if we would even get to s…Full review by Tiffany B
Feb 23, 2025
Very cool and beautiful place. It is a wonderful place to walk and soak it all in. Convientley located and access. It did take awhile to find a place to park.Full review by David D
Feb 21, 2025
I love la Jolla Cove however both beaches from California should not be on this list. Please make sure you inform visitors that the water in La Jolla Cove has been subjected closures many times this …Full review by johnmE4736KM
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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…
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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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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 …
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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 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.
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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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