Caution
High Hazard
Extreme
Active/Upcoming Event
La Jolla Cove
La Jolla Cove Beach is located at the northeast end of Ellen Browning Scripps Park in La Jolla. This beach is protected by a rocky point which blocks waves rolling in from the west most of the time and creates a safe swimming beach. Since it is north-facing, there are shaded areas at the back of the beach. It is very popular on sunny days and because of its size you probably won’t get a spot unless you are here early.
Two stairs lead you down from the grass park above. At the south end of the cove there is a tunnel through the rock wall that you can explore if you’re willing to hop around on large boulders. Tide pools can be found at the end of this tunnel. Divers love this spot because of the easy entrance and great diving.
amenities
BBQ Grills
Free Parking
Picnic
Restaurants Nearby
Restrooms
Showers
Snack Shack
Gear Rental
ADA Parking
Accessibility Mat
activities
Scuba
Snorkeling
Swimming
prohibitions
No Alcohol
No Amplified Music
No Dogs
No Fire Pits
No Fishing
No Smoking
hazards
High Surf
Rip Currents
Slippery Rocks
Stingrays
Strong Currents
Aquatic Risk
Unavailable
Extreme
There is always aquatic risk based on ocean conditions. Please check in with a lifeguard prior to swimming.
Stingray Activity
Unavailable
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.