Parks & Beaches

Seven miles of coastline from Torrey Pines to Windansea, tide pools below the Cove, and the most-reviewed outdoor destination in San Diego County — 16 parks and beaches span La Jolla. Return to Community & Civic.

Parks & Beaches in La Jolla

All Parks & Beaches

Lifeguard La Jolla Cove

4.8 (10,447)

1100 Coast Blvd, La Jolla, CA 92037

+1 619-221-8899

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La Jolla Tide Pools

4.8 (3,478)

303 Coast Blvd, La Jolla, CA 92037

+1 619-525-8213

Verified

Torrey Pines State Beach

4.8 (1,837)

12600 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037

+1 858-755-2063

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Cliffridge Park

4.6 (50)

8311 Cliffridge Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037

+1 858-552-1658

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La Jolla Recreation Center

4.5 (118)

615 Prospect St, La Jolla, CA 92037

+1 858-552-1658

Verified

Bird Rock Park

3.8 (27)

5371 La Jolla Hermosa Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037

+1 858-552-1658

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Parks & Beaches in La Jolla β€” Cove, Shores, Tide Pools, and Torrey Pines in 92037

La Jolla Cove, Tide Pools, and Torrey Pines State Beach

Lifeguard La Jolla Cove is the most-reviewed outdoor destination in San Diego County — snorkelers, divers, and photographers fill the protected marine reserve daily, 4.8 stars on Google. La Jolla Tide Pools at Coast Boulevard's south end reveals anemones and sea stars at low tide. Torrey Pines State Beach stretches below the bluffs at La Jolla's border with Del Mar. La Jolla Recreation Center provides playgrounds and courts in the Village core, 4.5 stars on Google.

Tours, Water Sports, and Coastal Recreation

Kayak and snorkel outfitters launch from tours & attractions listings — La Jolla Shores Park is the top destination. Windansea Beach, south of the Village, is a surfer favorite. Dog owners head to Pacific Beach's Dog Beach for off-leash runs.

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