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La Jolla Shores Beach
8200 Camino del Oro Map it.
La Jolla Shores is a beautiful sandy beach that is approximately one mile long. This is a great place to bring the family. In summer, waves at this beach are usually the most gentle of all San Diego beaches. Kellogg Park, a grassy area, is located behind the main lifeguard station and is ideal for picnicking. A wide cement boardwalk parallels a portion of the beach between the park and the sand. La Jolla Shores lies adjacent to the San Diego La Jolla Underwater Ecological Reserve. Fishing and removal of objects from this area is prohibited. At the north end of this beach lies the Scripps Institution of Oceanography and Scripps Pier. The pier is not open to the public.
La Jolla Shores has the only beachfront boat launch within City limits. Small vessels can be launched directly into the surf at the foot of Avenida de la Playa, approximately 300 yards south of the lifeguard station. This is an unimproved boat launch and vehicles are allowed to drive on the sand in a very limited area at five miles per hour or less. Four wheel drive is highly recommended.
A permanent lifeguard station is located adjacent to the main parking lot at the foot of Calle Frescota. This station is generally staffed daily from 9:00 a.m. to near dusk. Closing hours vary based on time of year. Check at the lifeguard station for further details.
Activities
Swimming -- Nice place to play in the waves. Be careful of rip tides.
Bodysurfing -- Surf varies from small to medium waves.
Boogie Boarding -- You can use Boogie Boards in the swimming area and not in the surfing area.
Surfing -- Separate Surfing area on North Side. Small to medium waves.
Kayaking -- Launch from the south end where divers enter water. Go south to see small size sharks.
Small Vessel Boat Launch
Walks on the Beach -- Very Romantic.
Jogging -- Nice long stretch of white sandy beach. Jog along water's Edge. Beach is about 1 mile long.
Scuba Diving -- Good days you will see about 18 feet, may be a little more. Beach slop is 0-20, 20-80, 80-1000 feet. The Scripps Pier goes about to the edge of the deep ocean canyon. Many new scuba divers use this beach to earn their diving certificates. Remember to de-compress if required. Enter foot of Vallecitos.
Amenities
- Life Guards -- Next to main parking lot.
- South Restrooms/Showers -- 150 feet South of main lifeguard tower. Just south of playground. 10 restrooms and 8 shower heads.
- North Restrooms/Showers -- 250 feet North of main lifeguard tower.
- Beach Fires -- Allowed in rings only.
- Disabled Accessibility -- There are eight Handicap Parking spaces and the boardwalk is wheelchair accessible from the parking lot.
- Refreshments -- Go to the foot of Avenida de la Playa, North of Main Lifeguard Station where boats launch. Walk down Avenida de la Playa for three blocks. A convenience store will be on the right side. You can buy sodas, snacks, boogie boards...
- Kayaking Tours -- Go to the foot of Avenida de la Playa, North of Main Lifeguard Station where boats launch. Walk down Avenida de la Playa for three blocks. There will be three or four places where tours are offered.
Rules & Regulations
- Glass Containers -- Glass containers are prohibited if used to carry liquid for drinking purposes.
- Beach Fires -- Fires are permitted only in fire containers provided by the City or in personal barbeques elevated off the ground. Coals must be removed or deposited in hot coal containers.
- Dogs -- Dogs are permitted on beaches and in adjacent parks only from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 a.m. April 1st through Oct 31st, and 4:00 p.m. - 9 a.m.. November 1st through March 31st. Dogs must be leashed at all times. Dogs are prohibited at other hours of the day. At all locations you must clean up after your pet.
- Alcohol -- Consumption of alcohol is prohibited at all times. Includes Beach, Park, Boardwalk, on or against seawall, and parking lot.
- Water Use Areas -- Water areas off the major beaches are divided into swimming and surfing zones to separate these users. A black and yellow checker flag will normally be posted between zones. Check signs or ask a lifeguard for the proper zone for your activity.
- Unsafe Behavior -- Regardless of the area of use, it is unlawful to use any water recreational device (surfboard, boat, etc.) in a manner which endangers others.
- Overnight Camping -- Overnight camping and sleeping are prohibited..
- Lifeguard Directions -- It is a misdemeanor to fail to follow the lawful order of a lifeguard or to provide false information to a lifeguard.
- Injuring a Lifeguard -- Any person who intentionally injures a lifeguard in the State of California may be convicted of felony battery.
- No Noise or Loud Music - Audible Music more than 50 feet from source.
- No Commercial Activities.
- San Diego Cities Beach and Water Regulations.
Rules & Regulations for Boat Launch
- Only vehicles engaged in launching and removal of vessels are permitted on beach.
- Parking of vehicles, trailers, and vessels is prohibited on the beach.
- Speed Limits for all vessels is 5 m.p.h. in controlled areas.
- All vessels are restricted from boat free zones.
- No vessels are to operate 100 feet from swimmers.
- Anchoring in Ecological Park is permitted only during daylight hours.
- Fishing for sport, commercial, or any other purpose is prohibited in ecological preserve.
- Vessels beware of submerged divers.
- Boat Launch extends 125 feet north and south from Avenida de la Playa.
Directions
- Map it.
- From the 52 east it will turn into La Jolla Park Way. Make a right at La Jolla Shores Drive. Turn left at Avenida de la Playa. Turn right on Camino del Oro.
- From the 5 south, take the La Jolla Village Drive exit, west. Turn left at Torrey Pines Road. Make a right at La Jolla Shores Drive. Turn left at Avenida de la Playa. Turn right on Camino del Oro.
- From the 5 north take the La Jolla Park Way exit. Make a right at La Jolla Shores Drive. Turn left at Avenida de la Playa. Turn right on Camino del Oro.
Note: Other web sites and google's map say Ardath instead of La Jolla Park Way. This street has been renamed. The signs say La Jolla Parkway.
Parking
- Parking - During the summer months parking can become impossible. Parking lots become full as well as limited street parking. Watch for time limits signs on street parking. Best to show up early.
- A 350 space parking lot (8 disabled spaces) can be found at the foot of Calle Frescota next to the lifeguard tower.
- Parking Lot Closed from 10:00 pm to 4:00 am.
Public Transit:
- Call San Diego Transit at (619) 233-3004 for buses that serve this beach.
Large Groups:
- The basic rule of thumb is that any gathering of over 75 people requires a permit from the Park and Recreation Department. A permit is also required for a wedding of any size, water event, athletic event, voice and/or music amplification, or use of special setup equipment (such as an inflatable party jump, dunk tank, canopy, etc.) For permit information call Regional Parks at (619) 235-1169.
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La Jolla Shores Beach is a wonderful place to bring the family. Great Fun on a warm sunny day.
A fun thing to do if you have small children is to go to a shell shop and buy some really nice shells. Then, walk along the beach just in front of your child placing the shells for your child to find them. This is a type of Year-round Easter Egg Hunt, Southern California Style. Buy pretty large shells so if you are challenged by a lifeguard there is no mistake that you bought the shells. Keep the receipt with you. This is a great memory for the children. Traditionally, La Jolla Shores is not a good beach to find sea shells. Bird Rock tide pools is a better place. In the 1970's you could find all sorts of shells and starfish. Today sea life is much harder to fine.
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