La Jolla Cove

La Jolla Cove is a small, stunning cove with a modest sandy beach and cliffs on all sides. Surfboards, boogie boards, and other boards are not permitted in the Cove because it is a marine reserve. Underwater life is abundant, and swimmers, snorkelers, and scuba divers can occasionally see beautiful yellowtail, garibaldi, rays, and even leopard sharks.

During high tide, this little beach shrinks even more, yet during low tide, interesting tide pools emerge. Swimming off the beach is only recommended for strong swimmers due to the huge swells and colder water than other San Diego beaches.