This is a beautiful place not to be missed, we love how close you can get to the seals, and I love how clear and beautiful the water is here.

well, shouldn't it?? there's continual court proceedings and arguments over the uses of this "pool", which isn't a pool, and certainly NOT for children. BUT it does give the whining environmental extremists something to be constantly harping about. Never mind that there is a very long, beautiful and easily accessible beach a mile away with loads of parking and picnic... More

If you enjoy viewing a living toilet bowl...have fun. This place was created to be a safe place for children and families...then the seals came and the animal activists....The city will not honor the original plan/donation nor will they correct the situation. Seals have invaded the place. Don't swim here. The seals are aggressive and the water is constantly polluted... More

Well, as someone who grew up in La Jolla in the 50s and 60s about 3 blocks from the beach in question, and who learned how to swim in 1952 at the "Casa Cove", now known as the "Children's Pool", I have very mixed feelings about its evolution to being a seal habitat today. It's not as if it was... More

I just so happen to live close by so we drive down here couple times a year to walk around La Jolla and then watch the seals. They are pretty much sleeping most of the time, but it is very relaxing to see them being lazy. Takes your mind off of a busy life. There are also tide pools close... More

One of my favorite beaches in SoCal. My friends and I were even able to get a picture with a sea lion behind us! We hung out for a couple hours and watched the sunset. I would love to visit again.

I have lived in San Diego for nearly 40 years & Childrens pool USED TO BE a nice place for young moms to take their kids. Now "they" let the sea lions take over....Let's see how the Chamber of Commerce likes it when we more Great White Shark attacks ;( Yes, I Love the ocean & spend time in it...

A must see place! You can watch seals up close in a not so crowded Enviroment. LaJolla weather is always nice. Great food and shopping a close walk away. See tide pools, caves, hundreds of sea birds and seagulls ( who's poop odor is unforgettable) Its all free! Close parking is hard to find.

I first saw La Jolla in the late 70's. Since this little beach was taken over by the seals, it has turned into a nasty smelling, bacteriological environment. As others have said, if the wind is right, you can smell it long before you see it. People feeding deer (Oh, look, Bambi) and geese have similarly led to negative consequences... More