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Bird Rock Beach
Bird Rock Beach is a rocky shoreline with a view of Bird Rock in the southern part of La Jolla....
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Black’s Beach
Black's Beach is a famous clothing-optional beach below a "gliderport" parking area on Torrey Pines...
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Boomer Beach
Boomer Beach is located on the exposed western side of Ellen Browning Scripps Park in La Jolla....
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Calumet Park Beach
Calumet Park is a small neighborhood park in south La Jolla on Calumet Avenue just south of Midway...
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Camino De La Costa Beach Access
Camino De La Costa Beach Access is located on Camino de la Costa just north of Bird Rock in...
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Children’s Pool Beach
Children's Pool Beach, aka Casa Beach, is a small beach with a curved protective wall holding back...
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Flat Rock Beach at Torrey Pines
Flat Rock Beach at Torrey Pines State Beach requires a long walk to get to, but it's worth the...
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Hospital Beach
Hospital Beach, aka "Hospitals," is located along Coast Boulevard in La Jolla. There is a narrow...
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La Jolla Caves Beach
La Jolla Caves Beach is a hidden rocky beach between La Jolla Cove and La Jolla Shores Beach....
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La Jolla Cove Beach
La Jolla Cove Beach is located at the northeast end of Ellen Browning Scripps Park in La Jolla....
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La Jolla Shores Beach
La Jolla Shores Beach is a long, wide, and very popular beach in northern La Jolla. Compared to...
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La Jolla Strand Beach
La Jolla Strand Beach is located along Neptune Place between Palomar Avenue and Gravilla Street in...
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Linda Way Beach Access
Linda Way Beach Access is below Sea Ridge Drive at the Linda Way intersection in southern La Jolla....
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Marine Street Beach
Marine Street Beach is a sandy beach in La Jolla located at the west end of Marine Street and Sea...
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Scripps Beach
Scripps Beach is adjacent to the UCSD Scripps Institution of Oceanography campus in northern La...
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Shell Beach
Shell Beach in La Jolla is located at the south end of Ellen Browning Scripps Park. At this spot...
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South Black’s Beach
The southern section of Black's Beach, also known as Torrey Pines City Beach, is accessible through...
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South Casa Beach
South Casa Beach is a small triangle-shaped cove just south of Children's Pool Beach in La Jolla....
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Torrey Pines State Beach – North Beach
North Beach at Torrey Pines State Beach is on the north side of the lagoon entrance at Los...
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Torrey Pines State Beach – South Beach
South Beach at Torrey Pines State Beach is just south of the creek mouth that flows from Los...
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Tourmaline Surfing Park Beach
Tourmaline Beach is at a San Diego area surfers' mecca called Tourmaline Surfing Park. This beach...
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Whispering Sands Beach
Whispering Sands Beach is a city beach located at the north end of Marine Street Beach in La Jolla....
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Windansea Beach
Windansea Beach is below Neptune Place in La Jolla at the west end of Westbourne, Nautilus, and...
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Wipeout Beach
Wipeout Beach is a sandy beach south of Children's Pool Beach along Coast Boulevard in La Jolla. In...
Articles
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Best Whale Watching Spots in Southern California
Taking a whale watching cruise off the coast of Southern California is exhilarating and gives you a high likelihood of seeing gray whales up close, but it’s fun to watch […]
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The Best Hidden Beaches of California
California has a unique rugged and irregular coastline that hides coves and even long stretches of sand from passers-by. These are the hidden beaches of California. We have traveled up […]
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10 Strange Things Found on California Beaches
Over years of traveling the California Coast to visit beaches, we have discovered so many amazing places and also some strange things. We wanted to share pictures and stories about […]
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10 Cool Sea Caves in Southern California
Have you ever explored a cave? It can be both fascinating and educational, especially at the hidden sea caves of Southern California. There are quite a few naturally-created sea caves […]
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Your Guide To San Diego Beach Weddings
Are you planning to say “I Do” on the beautiful Southern California Coast? San Diego is an incredible place for a destination wedding, especially for those who want to get married […]
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Don’t Go To These Southern California Beaches (See These Others Instead!)
Many of California’s top beaches are super crowded on sunny days and on weekends. While it is fun to go to these popular beaches just for the people-watching, getting more […]
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The Best La Jolla Beaches
There are 24 different beaches and coastal access points in the San Diego community of La Jolla. With so many beaches and such diversity, it can be hard to figure […]
Maps
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Best Tide Pools in Southern California
Here’s a map of the best tide pools at Southern California beaches. From Point Loma in San Diego to Leo Carrillo State Park in Malibu there are many areas where […]
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Best Surfing Beaches in Southern California
Southern California is known for many things, but consistent sunshine (think Endless Summer) and reliable surf breaks stand out above the rest. Surfing is a rite of passage for kids […]
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La Jolla Coast Walk Trail
The best way to see the beaches of La Jolla is to walk the shoreline of this upscale village. Part of this shoreline walk is officially called the La Jolla […]
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Must-See Aquariums in California
Catch a glimpse of Pacific Ocean habitats at these must-see California aquariums located on or near the coast. Some of the best aquariums in the United States are in California, […]
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Ellen Browning Scripps Park in La Jolla
Ellen Browning Scripps Park is a popular place to hang out in the village of La Jolla. It is considered one of the most photographed locations in San Diego. With […]
Attractions
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The Cave Store
The Cave Store in La Jolla is the easiest way to visit Sunny Jim Cave, the largest sea cave in town. Another way is to kayak here from La Jolla […]
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Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve
Ever wanted to see a famous Torrey Pine in its natural state? Well there are just a few areas that is possible. This beautiful tree grows in the La Jolla […]
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Birch Aquarium at Scripps
Located atop a hill overlooking the Pacific Ocean on the college campus, Birch Aquarium at Scripps opened its doors and started greeting guests in 1992. Designed around a central lobby, […]
Hotels
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Grande Colonial Hotel
At the top of the hill in the heart of downtown La Jolla, this hotel has rooms with spectacular views on the back side of the building. Just one block […]
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La Valencia Hotel
La Valencia Hotel or “Pink Lady of La Jolla” is an historic hotel that offers all the grace and charm of any property along the California coast. Located in the […]
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The Lodge at Torrey Pines
The Lodge at Torrey Pines features granite bathrooms, leather chairs and sitting areas, an on site spa, top of the line craftsman decor and beautiful ocean and golf course views […]