Outdoors Village of La Jolla
Children's Pool
An outdoor spot in Village of La Jolla, free to visit and worth about 30 minutes. Best time to go: Morning.
Why go
A 1931 seawall beach now used by harbor seals, which haul out on the sand in large numbers in winter.
It is one of 7 curated places we feature in La Jolla, alongside 3 places to eat and 3 outdoor spots. 3 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with The Cottage and George's at the Cove. At about 30 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.
- Type
- Outdoors · Nature
- Neighborhood
- Village of La Jolla
- Price
- Free
- Time needed
- 30 min
- Best time
- Morning
Nearby
The 6 closest curated picks in La Jolla, measured as straight-line distance.
- 1The Cottage
Breakfast and brunch spot in a small cottage with a patio in the village, open for more than thirty years.
Food · 0.4 mi straight-line - 2George's at the Cove
Long-running restaurant above the Cove with three levels, including the open-air Ocean Terrace.
Food · 0.4 mi straight-line - 3La Jolla Cove
Small sheltered beach below the cliffs, part of an underwater reserve, where sea lions sprawl on the rocks.
Outdoors · 0.4 mi straight-line - 4The Marine Room
Dining room at the edge of La Jolla Shores where high-tide waves break against the windows.
Food · 1.1 mi straight-line - 5La Jolla Shores
A mile of flat, wide sand north of the village, the calmest beach in La Jolla for a walk or a swim.
Outdoors · 1.5 mi straight-line - 6Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve
Clifftop reserve protecting the rare Torrey pine, with short trails to ocean overlooks and the beach below.
Outdoors · 5.3 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
Children's Pool is a stop on our San Diego New Year's Eve route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
When to go
Average daily highs in La Jolla run from 62°F in February to 76°F in September; February is usually the wettest month. For Children's Pool itself, we suggest: Morning.
Modelled monthly averages for La Jolla from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full La Jolla weather by month.
Getting there
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- Coordinates
- 32.84764, -117.27843
- Destination
- La Jolla, California
Children's Pool: quick answers
How much time do you need at Children's Pool?
Plan on about 30 minutes at Children's Pool. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Children's Pool?
Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: The beach is closed to people during pupping season from mid-December; view from the seawall.
Is Children's Pool free?
Yes, we list Children's Pool as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.
Which TripsCircle routes include Children's Pool?
Children's Pool appears on San Diego New Year's Eve, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Children's Pool to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to La Jolla.
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Lists & regions
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.