Children's Pool Beach
Children's Pool
A small cove formed by a breakwater built in 1931, now a haul-out site for harbor seals, where you can watch seals basking and pups from the wall.
The Children's Pool was originally a cove built so children could paddle safely, but harbor seals later came ashore in large numbers, making it one of the closest places in San Diego to watch seals. Walking out along the breakwater gives you views of groups of seals on the sand, and during the breeding season from winter into spring you may see pups. From December 15 to May 15 each year, the beach is closed, and you may only watch from the wall and from outside the railings. Admission is free. It is about a 10-minute walk from La Jolla Cove, so the two are easy to combine.
Opening hours
All day (beach closed during breeding season)
Nearby sights
- La Jolla Cove
- Birch Aquarium at Scripps
- Mount Soledad National Veterans Memorial
- Salk Institute for Biological Studies
- Pacific Beach & Crystal Pier
- Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve
- Mission Beach & Belmont Park
- SeaWorld San Diego