La Jolla Cove /Sea Lion Rockery

 La Jolla Cove 

La Jolla Cove is a small cove with a small beach area that is surrounded by steep 100 foot tall cliffs. The size of the beach changes with incoming and outgoing tides. During extreme low tides tide pools are revealed.  Large swells roll in from the pacific ocean and can be scene crashing overtop of exposed rock. In order to get to the water you will walk down a pathway and walk down a set of stairs. The water and air temperature can be cooler than the average San Diego Beach.

 There is limited public street parking, so plan accordingly especially on weekends and holidays. There are also some paid garages and parking lots a few blocks away. 

Point La Jolla on the south end of the cove is home to a sea lion rockery. During pupping season May through June, you can see new born sea lion pups and their mothers having out on the rocks below. Do to continued harassment and encroachment by humans in recent years the city of San Diego closes the access Point La Jolla. Pay attention to signage and respect the wildlife 

Along with Seals and Sea Lions you can common shore birds such as Brown Pelican, Brandts Cormorant, Black Double -crested Cormorants, Osprey etc.