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La Jolla Cove

Off Coast Blvd., East of Ellen Browning Scripps Park, La Jolla, San Diego, CA
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Ranked #1 of 24 attractions in La Jolla
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Type: Beaches
Activities: Viewing wildlife, Snorkelling
Fee: No
Recommended length of visit: More than 3 hours
Owner description: San Diego's most desirable spot for swimming, diving and snorkeling. The water is calm and the cove is ecologically protected. There is also a world... more » Owner description: San Diego's most desirable spot for swimming, diving and snorkeling. The water is calm and the cove is ecologically protected. There is also a world famous dive site that is located in the La Jolla ecological preserve. « less
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Blaine, Minnesota
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2013 NEW via mobile

I was recently in La Jolla for a business trip and found myself up early each day before my meetings. The weather and air in La Jolla are so pleasant that I couldn't wait to get outside each day. La Jolla is a great little town and the park is a nice part of that. There are lots of nice... More

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San Diego
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2013 NEW

Don't expect a big place to visit here but it is quite beautiful. The area has a nice walk way along the ocean, the beach is quite small, in fact packed wall to wall people in the summer. Fairly good snorkeling year round.Nice beach shop up the hill to visit with a cool staircase to walk down into a cave.Small... More

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Beachwood, NJ
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013 NEW

We have been here several times and will always return. The views of the ocean, cove, cliffs, and seals are stunning!

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Laredo, Texas
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013 NEW

If you're in San Diego, it's well worth the short drive up to La Jolla, first for the quaint style and small town feel of Prospect St. and it's pricey shops and galleries, and second, for "The Cove", it's breathtaking coastal view, the fresh ocean breezes and, of course, the free entertainment provided by the ever-present seals that populate the... More

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sandpoint, Idaho, United States
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

It was beautiful, just very overcast the day we went. Tons of shopping and restaurants. We had a great time!

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Irvine, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

This our first time to visit in La Jolla Cove, San Diego. Very beautiful and great experience to see a lot of sea lions even in hot day and also beautiful park next to the ocean just for relax with the kids or BBQ perhaps. Out side or before stop to see the seals, there're street mall branded such as... More

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La Mesa, California, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

This is a fantastic spot to get in the water. Snorkel, ocean swim, wade among the waves. It is not a wave jumping experience, but rather a gentle push that makes for clear views to the bottom with your mask, snorkel and fins. Don't blame the sea lions for making this home... I would too.

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Lexington Park, Maryland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

The cove is a little hard to find because you're going down a one lane road that looks like it's private but it was worth the searching. It was cloudy but the sun shining through the clouds as it set was beautiful.

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Vancouver
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

If you're in La Jolla this is the first place you want to go. There are sea lions and pelicans on one side of the cove and a bunch of seals on the other side. The beach is perfect for swimming and the park is perfect for picnics and bbqs

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Tucson
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

We can see so close many sea lions near the shore. Kids were exciting to see them. It was really great experience to see wild sea lions here. The wave comes sometimes very high, so you had better to bring towel just in case.

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