A resident's La Jolla Cove guide covering what to do, restaurants, how to see sea lions, the beach, directions, parking, hotels, & more.See more
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Sep 12, 2024
Lovely view from the top and nice show put on by sea lions and sesls Definitely worth a swim with these creatures Also nice for kayaking Full review by Journey32409229203
Sep 8, 2024
5 out of 5! This was our favorite part of San Diego! So cool. Much more entertaining and closer with the animals that at the zoo. Only downfall, it’s a little smelly! Full review by abagshaw1587
Aug 26, 2024
It’s a very popular beach and sightseeing place. lots of people come to see the sea lions and unfortunately don’t respect their space. with that in mind it’s still a great place to visit and see. the… Full review by affy1979
Hello, do you have to pay to come to La Jolla Cove, or is it free? Trying to plan a trip with children and I'm looking for as many free activities as possible!
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No admission fee. It is a park, really. The only difficulty is finding parking. You might have to circle around several times to find a spot, or park a ways away and walk down to the area. …
No admission fee. It is a park, really. The only difficulty is finding parking. You might have to circle around several times to find a spot, or park a ways away and walk down to the area. Depends on the day of the week and time of day. Just be patient. :-)