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La Jolla Tide Pools
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About
La Jolla Tide Pools is located on the Pacific ocean and it is in the 291th place out of 385 beaches in the California region 742 km away from its center, the city of Sacramento. It is one of the beaches of La Jolla settlement, just 1.3 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area, surrounded by the cliffs.
It is a spacious coastline with crystal turquoise water and bright sand & rocks cover, so you don't need special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.
La Jolla Tide Pools coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.
9 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is La Jolla Cove, which has a rating of 7.8.
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Beach overall scores
La Jolla Tide Pools is located in California within La Jolla, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.
The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.
User reviews
"La Jolla Tide pools offer a stunning location to discover. The numerous small tide pools provide an abundance of fascinating sights to behold. The area is impeccably maintained, making it an ideal spot for leisurely strolls and observing the diverse marine life. It's an excellent opportunity to get an up-close look at the wonders of the sea."
Harrison
"La Jolla beach is simply amazing, with its captivating tide pools that are a must-see attraction. These little ecosystems nestled in the crevices of the tide pools are a sight to behold. Additionally, the beach is home to seals, which adds to the charm of the place. The water is cool and refreshing, making it perfect for a dip. Moreover, there are numerous street vendors sel..."
Martinez Christian
User reviews
"La Jolla Tide pools offer a stunning location to discover. The numerous small tide pools provide an abundance of fascinating sights to behold. The area is impeccably maintained, making it an ideal spot for leisurely strolls and observing the diverse marine life. It's an excellent opportunity to get an up-close look at the wonders of the sea."
Harrison
"La Jolla beach is simply amazing, with its captivating tide pools that are a must-see attraction. These little ecosystems nestled in the crevices of the tide pools are a sight to behold. Additionally, the beach is home to seals, which adds to the charm of the place. The water is cool and refreshing, making it perfect for a dip. Moreover, there are numerous street vendors sel..."
Martinez Christian
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- Smallgoods Cheese Sh...• 5 min walk
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the La Jolla Tide Pools?
The beach has a sandy and rocky covering of gold color. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is a mixture of sand and rocks, so it is highly recommended to wear aqua shoes.
What are the key activities at La Jolla Tide Pools?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the La Jolla Tide Pools, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
Is the La Jolla Tide Pools good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The area has the high prevalence of sharks so all swimmers should be very careful.
The waves in the La Jolla Tide Pools are usually strong.
Is the La Jolla Tide Pools good for families?
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with mixture of sand and stones and the entrance to the water is gentle.
Is the La Jolla Tide Pools secluded and good for relaxing?
There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.
The following features add extra points:
- Mountains/hills in the vicinity
Is there any food or beverages in the area of La Jolla Tide Pools?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on La Jolla Tide Pools.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Smallgoods Cheese Shop & Cafe is the closest place located 400 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the La Jolla Tide Pools?
There are 772 places to stay in the La Jolla Tide Pools area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of La Jolla Tide Pools include:
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How far is the La Jolla Tide Pools from parking?
The La Jolla Tide Pools has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.
Are there any attractions nearby La Jolla Tide Pools?
There are 4 attractions near La Jolla Tide Pools that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Cuvier Park located in 0.3 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit La Jolla Tide Pools?
The month with the highest temperature in La Jolla Tide Pools is August. Its average value reaches 25°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 21°C. The coldest month is February with air temperature 15°C and water 15°C. See more details in weather section.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
La Jolla Tide Pools (California) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.La Jolla Tide Pools (California) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.
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