Ellen Browning Scripps Park is the heart of the La Jolla coast. This grassy area sits on a bluff above the ocean. It is great place to hangout and have a picnic. It also benefits from having three small, unique beach areas: Shell Beach, Boomers Beach and La Jolla Cove. Here we are talking about…
La Jolla Cove is the entryway to an underground water park, the San Diego-La Jolla Underwater Park Ecological Reserve. This protected area has a very diverse marine habitat. As such it is primarily designed for snorkeling and scuba diving. Beach Type: Small sandy beach areas protected by cove Access: Staircase, possibly some rock climbing Parking:…
Children’s Pool is a beach area protected by a breakwater wall. It was created in the 1930s with a gift from Ellen Browning Scripps. The idea was to have a safe area for children to swim. In the 1990s, seals and sea lions took over Children’s Pool and human swimming all but ended. However, as…
Wipeout Beach is small sandy area located in the rocky central part of the La Jolla Shoreline. It is right next to the legendary Children’s Pool which was designed specifically for families. In contrast, Wipeout Beach, as its name implies, has a much rougher surf. Beach Type: Small, Scenic, Sandy beach Access: Staircase, possibly some…
The rocky shoreline of La Jolla is dotted with many spots that have names mostly known only to locals. One such spot is Hospital Beach/Hospital Point, often referred to as the Hospitals. This area, below the small Cuvier Park is extremely scenic, but it is not a beach in the traditional sense. Beach Type: Rocky…
La Jolla is a beautiful part of the San Diego shoreline. However, this rocky coast is not always the best for traditional beach goers. Marine Street Beach is a fairly small beach, but it is one of the few sandy places in central La Jolla where people have plenty of room to layout. Beach Type:…
Going to state beaches is extremely convenient. If you are willing to pay for parking, you can generally park right by the sand. This is our guide to Silver Strand State Beach, one of the most family friendly beaches. Location: 5000 CA-75, Coronado, CA 92118 Beach Type: Wide open, fairly secluded family beach Access: Straight…
Balboa Park is one of San Diego’s greatest attractions. Located right next to downtown San Diego and the airport, Balboa Park is best known for the San Diego Zoo. However, it is also home to many great museums. One of the most surprising museums for both kids and adults is the Museum of Man. This…
San Diego has been actively building a bike trail network around the city. These are trails where bikers can ride pretty much free of auto traffic. One of the biggest projects is the San Diego River Trail. This is our guide to biking the San Diego River trail for the first 3.5 miles. Starting…
San Diego has been actively building a bike trail network around the city. These are trails where bikers can ride generally free of auto traffic. One great trail for locals and tourists alike is biking San Diego Harbor between Liberty Station and Downtown San Diego. This short 8-mile out-and-back trail takes you by many of…