La Jolla Cove Map for Snorkel and Dive

Access and Entry: Park near the entry along Coast Blvd. Parking is free but some areas away from the cove have a two or three hour time limit. Access is via a pair of well-maintained stairway and a sandy beach. There is a lifeguard station at the cove and is a good place to seek diving advice.
Skill Level: Beginner or better.
Depth: 10 to 60 feet.
Visibility: Good, 15 to 25 feet.
Hunting: None, this is part of the La Jolla Underwater Park. Nothing may be taken or disturbed.
Photography: Great spot to photograph fish, lobsters and abalone.

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The community of La Jolla, often called the "Beverly Hills of San Diego", is renowned for its posh resorts, upscale shops and galleries, and fine restaurants. Actually within the city limits of San Diego, La Jolla also features a spectacular coastline with excellent opportunities for sightseeing and recreation.

Scripps Park sits on a promontory near the center of town, where the north-south coast takes a sharp turn east forming La Jolla Cove. This sheltered inlet features extremely clear water and very little surf, making it ideal for swimming and diving. The Cove has a tiny beach at the base of sheer cliffs, accessible by a steep set of stairs from the edge of the park.

Scripps Park itself features grassy knolls for picnicking and relaxation as well as stunning views in every direction. Walking paths parallel the cliffs. The park's west side faces the open ocean where the surf pounds the rocks below. You may walk out on the rocks at the edge of the promontory for a more exciting view.

Following the walking path south a short distance, note the small rocky islets a short distance offshore. You will almost always observe harbor seals or sea lions here. Continue a little farther, and you come to Children's Beach, a tiny crescent of a beach sheltered by a breakwater. The beach was originally intended for children but was ultimately taken over by seals. Humans and seals now peaceably share the space. Swimming (by people) is prohibited here, and it is illegal to harass any marine mammals. However it's an excellent opportunity to observe and photograph wildlife up close.

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La Jolla Cove

La Jolla in Spanish means "The Jewel". La Jolla Cove is set in picturesque La Jolla California, the Cove offers many interesting reef areas, caves and kelp. This is a great place for underwater photographers, videographers & snorkelers. There is an abundance of marine life at the Cove, mostly because it is part of the La Jolla Park Ecological Reserve, so no hunting of any kind is permitted. The marine biodiversity is partially sustained by the nutrient-rich water, which is the result of upwelling from the nearby La Jolla Submarine Canyons. A number of harbor seals frequent the area and will occasionally join you on your swim, snorkel or dive. Sometimes the seals will come in close to take a peek at you, other times they just zoom by you, seemingly to prove who the better swimmer is.
The kelp beds are located about 400 yards northwest of the Cove.

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