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La Jolla Cove & Children's Pool — San Diego, California
La Jolla Cove & Children's Pool in San Diego: best for ages 0-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, 13-17; Free.
Address1100 Coast Blvd, San Diego, CA 92037 (La Jolla Cove); Children's Pool is a short walk south along Coast Blvd
HoursOpen daily; lifeguards are on duty year-round at both beaches, generally 9am–dusk. Children's Pool beach is CLOSED to public access during harbor seal pupping season, Dec 15–May 15 each year (City of San Diego)
PricesFree
Price notesPublic restrooms and showers are at both beaches, and there is a picnic area at La Jolla Cove (City amenities pages).
Age notesNo official age guidance; the Cove's calmer water is popular with families but conditions vary — suitability for specific ages Not confirmed.
BookingOpen public beaches; no reservation.
Suggested timeAbout 2 hours
AccessibilityNot confirmed on the City of San Diego pages fetched 2026-11-05.
ParkingNo public parking lot is listed for the Cove on City pages — street parking in the village (Not confirmed)
Official tipsChildren's Pool is one of nine San Diego beaches with a permanent lifeguard station patrolled by San Diego Lifeguards; questions: 619-221-8899 or
[email protected] (City of San Diego Lifeguard Service).
Seasonal notesSEASONAL CLOSURE (official, City of San Diego): Children's Pool Beach is closed to public access during harbor seal pupping season, December 15 through May 15, every year. Outside pupping season the small seawall-protected beach is the family-swimming half of this listing; La Jolla Cove itself is a separate, unprotected open-water cove nearby.
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Venue details last verified November 5, 2026 against official sources. Hours and prices change — check the official site before you go. FamilyDay AI is a free planning tool for parents; we list only facts we have verified, and we never invent ratings or reviews.