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La Jolla Children's Pool
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The Children's Pool is a small beach partially protected by a seawall. This protective wall was donated by Ellen Browning Scripps in 1931. The original intention was to create a fully protected swimming area. Today the Harbor Seals have taken over the beach and access to the water from the Children's Pool is no longer available. This is still a beautiful area. You can walk out on the sea wall where you are surrounded by the ocean. The waves crash into the wall where you can experience all the sights, sounds, and the smell of the fresh ocean breeze. You can also go down on the beach to get a closer look at the Harbor Seals.
The Children's Pool, is within a short walk of the commercial area of the community of La Jolla. Grassy park areas can be found a short distance to the north and south. The lifeguard station still watches over several small beaches nearby including Wipeout Beach to the south and Shell Beach to the north. From these small beaches scuba divers can access the reefs just offshore.
Just below the lifeguard station as you go down the first set of stairs their are restrooms. The restrooms smell and the floor is not very clean. However, they are usable.
Activities
Swimming -- Available on near by beaches.
Bodysurfing -- No waves for bodysurfing
Walks on the Beach -- Very Romantic.
Scuba Diving -- Available from near by beaches. These excellent beach for scuba diving when surf conditions are low. Telephone the lifeguard beach information line (221-8884) before coming to the beach and always check with lifeguards before diving. You can see only about 10 feet on a good day.
Amenities
- Life Guards -- Lifeguards are staffed daily throughout the year. During summer, lifeguard staffing hours are generally 9:00 a.m. to dusk. At other times of the year, lifeguard staffing may not commence until 10:00 a.m. Always check with lifeguards for any modification of staffing hours.
- Restrooms/Showers -- A public restroom with showers is located below the lifeguard station.
- Beach Fires -- There are no receptacles for beach fires. Open fires are therefore prohibited.
- Disabled Accessibility -- Due to the steep hillside immediately adjacent, the beach is not wheelchair accessible. However, there is an excellent view from the park above. The restrooms are down the first set of stairs so they are not accessible from wheelchairs.
Rules & Regulations
- Glass Containers -- Glass containers are prohibited if used to carry liquid for drinking purposes.
- Beach Fires -- There are no receptacles for beach fires. Open fires are therefore prohibited.
- 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.
- 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.
Afternoon/Morning Walk
A nice afternoon/morning outing is to start at the La Jolla Cave, past the Park, walk along the coast to the children's pool, and follow coast blvd to the end where Coast Blvd parts from the shoreline. This area is known as Ellen Scripps Browning Park. There are several small beaches to visit and swim at along the way. You can see the Harbor Seals at the Children's pool. The Park is great for snorkeling and diving. Skilled surfers take to the water during high surf.
La Jolla Ecological Park
Shell Beach
The Children's Pool
Location
The La Jolla Cave is part of the Ellen Scripps Browning Park and is located at the foot of the La Jolla Downtown district on Coast Blvd.
Directions
- From the north, take Interstate 5 to La Jolla Village Drive, westbound. Turn left on Torrey Pines Road at the signalized intersection. Follow Torrey Pines Road to the signalized intersection at Prospect Street and turn right. Watch for the signs and bear right on Coast Boulevard.
- From the south, take Interstate 5 north to La Jolla Parkway. Continue on as it becomes Torrey Pines Road. Follow Torrey Pines Road to the signalized intersection at Prospect Street and turn right. Watch for the signs and bear right on Coast Boulevard.
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
- Street Parking is only available.
- Most parking is limited to 2 to 3 hours only. 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sunday and certain holiday's excepted.
- Parking is difficult during most days. Parking at the south end of Ellen Scripps Browning Park is generally better.
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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This is a very nice place to see sea lions and seals close up in a natural setting. Exploring this area makes for a nice morning or afternoon. It is fun to go out onto the sea wall and look at the ocean. Be careful of the waves when you go out on the wall.
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