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Children's Pool
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Children’s Pool Beach, aka Casa Beach, is a small beach with a curved protective wall holding back the rough waves along the La Jolla shore. This wall was built in the 1930’s to create a safe swimming beach for kids and families.
A couple things have happened since then to make this an undesirable swimming spot. The cove has filled in with sand and seals have made it their home, especially during the pup birthing season (Dec-Mar). Seals aren’t always friendly or sanitary either — the water here has tested high for coliform bacteria at times. Still it’s a great sight to see the animals.
The best observation points are 1) from the park at Coast Boulevard and Jenner Street, 2) from the breakwater wall, and 3) from the beach itself (the public is allowed on the sand except December 15 thru May 15).
When the water is clear and warm (summer), humans will take over the beach and the lifeguards will be on watch. Check in with the lifeguard station before entering the water as they are always on staff and know the water conditions. This is a popular scuba diving area so you might see divers heading out to nearby reefs.
amenities
Metered Parking
Picnic
Restrooms
Showers
Snack Shack
Accessibility Mat
activities
Scuba
Snorkeling
Swimming
prohibitions
No Alcohol
No Dogs
No Fire Pits
No Fishing
No Smoking
hazards
Jellyfish
Large Waves
Rip Currents
Slippery Rocks
Stingrays
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There is always aquatic risk based on ocean conditions. Please check in with a lifeguard prior to swimming.
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High Stingray Activity
The stingray activity is determined by how many people have been stung by stingrays on that day. When more than two beachgoers have been stung by a stingray at the same tower location a purple indicator will appear in front of the tower. The stingray activity dial adjusts based on the total stingray incidents for the entire beach.
Swim at your Own Risk
Beaches and oceans are dynamic natural environments. Crowd conditions, currents, waves, wild animals, and other water and beach conditions can rapidly change. The risks and conditions shown on this site are informational only and not always real-time. Actual conditions may differ. Lifeguards are not always on duty or available. Always remain aware of your surroundings and exercise due care for your own safety and the safety of others around you.
Always check for water warnings or check with a lifeguard before you swim.