Visit Every Beach in La Jolla
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We are starting a new series documenting every beach in San Diego! This will obviously take some time, so we will start off just doing one town at a time, starting with a list of how to visit every beach in La Jolla! Every beach has its own character setting it apart from the rest. La Jolla was the perfect town to start in because it is SO beautiful and diverse.
The beaches are posted starting from the northernmost end and making our way to the southernmost tip of La Jolla. Check it out!
Black's Beach
Black's Beach is technically in both La Jolla and Torrey Pines but we will be including it in this list. Black's Beach is San Diego's famed nude beach. This beach has all different types of people (some warm and kind and some very creepy/should be locked up) and please keep that in mind while visiting a nude beach.
You can access the beach from the Torrey Pines Gliderport or walking along the beach from La Jolla Shores. It is a gorgeous beach with beautiful bluffs. For as long as I can remember people have held a drum circle during the full moon each month. 
La Jolla Shores
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Make sure to check out our our article about La Jolla's Sea Caves next!
Marine Beach
This is one of the best beaches in San Diego for tidepooling. Make sure to just look if you choose to visit. There are also some really cool caves that make for great photos. Also, it's right below the famous Marine Room which is some of the most decadent (and pricey) food around. If you're able to indulge, it's well worth the visit. Try to visit during their high tide!
La Jolla Cove Beach
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La Jolla Cove is one of the most popular tourist beaches in San Diego. It has calm waters and is enclosed in its own little private beach. It is directly next to Boomer Beach which is permanently closed off to the public out of respect to the sea lions.
This beach also has a lot of sea lions. Please respect them and keep your distance so we don't get this beach closed off too!
There is a small sea cave here which appears to have some man-made features. I am definitely curious about the history of it.
Boomer Beach
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Boomer Beach should officially change its name to Sea Lion Beach, because that is now who runs the place. So much so that it is permanently closed off to the public. It's a great place to spectate, but please do not try and harass the sea lions!
Shell Beach
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Shell Beach is a lovely little cove filled with character and adventure. Whether you're a shell lover, have a preference to smaller beaches vs. one like La Jolla Shores and enjoy beautiful bluffs, this most certainly should be a stop-off point. 
Children's Pool
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La Jolla's Children's Pool is a bit controversial due to the merging of humans, seals & sea lions. Ellen Browning Scripps donated the funds for the seawall in 1931,with visions of it being a safe space for children to play and swim out of harm’s way.
During pupping season this spot becomes a sea lion haven and it is heavily urged to keep your distance from them. The name "Children's Pool" is deceiving due to how inviting of a name it has.
Due to the lack of respect to the animals, the entire beach has been closed off to the public during pupping season which is December-May 15th.
One great thing you can always do (so long as the tide is not too high) is take a walk on the seawall to get a unique experience with the ocean. The seawall is actually over a century old! 
South Casa Beach
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South Casa Beach is a tiny beach with a staircase leading below to enjoy it. It really will feel like you've got your own little slice of heaven. This is a popular swimming spot and there is even a lifeguard tower right above it.
Just like the other beaches, if there are seals or sea lions present, keep your distance from them.
Wipeout Beach
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Wipe Out Beach is a low tide adventure for sure, although the views from above are very pretty and there are some nice benches to view them from. There are several sea caves to explore. During the time of our visit someone had clearly turned this into their home, complete with a flag.
We decided to give them their space on not explore inside.
Hospital Reef
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Hospital Reef is right above Culver Park. This is a very popular spot for photographers due to the unique reef formations, especially when the light hits just right during sunset. Visit during low tide to experience this wonderland of sea life. The tidepools are fantastic here which also makes this a popular spot for snorkelers during high tide!
Whispering Sands Beach
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I don't know if it is always like this, but the day we visited Whispering Sands beach there were the most unique clumps of seaweed washed up on shore. It really was special to this beach alone. They were these perfect balls and scattered everywhere making for some neat photos!
Another fun feature is this tunnel which I have definitely seen many photographers capture the sunset through here.
Marine Street Beach
There are no standout features with this beach compared to Windansea which is a little further down, but it is spacious and flat. It has a couple volleyball courts that have been taken every time I've visited. Also important to note, for better or worse, that it is dog-friendly! Not too many beaches in San Diego allow dogs legally but this is one of them!
Little Point Beach
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Little Point Beach was really unexpected for us. The access point is in an unassuming neighborhood but opens up to a small beach with both plenty of sandy areas to lounge as well coves and tidepools. It really has something for everyone!
Windansea Beach
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Winsansea is one of La Jolla's most famous beaches, largely because it is the perfect blend of beauty and amazing waves. If you're not a local surfer here, you have been warned. They are very territorial of this area.
Also, this is not the safest area for swimming, once again due to the waves. It's an unpredictable area. Great for relaxing next to the water though!
