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Windansea Beach
4.5
#3 of 64 things to do in La Jolla
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Thursday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sunday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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A famous beach for surfing.
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The Promiscuous Fork
160
0.3 mi$$ - $$$ • American • Bar • Contemporary
Cafe Vahik
95
0.2 mi$ • American • Cafe • Vegetarian Friendly
The Shack
86
0.3 mi$ • American • Bar • Pub
Rigoberto's Taco Shop
33
0.3 mi$ • Quick Bites • Mexican • Latin
La Clochette du Coin
24
0.2 mi$ • Cafe • Vegetarian Friendly
Busy Bee's Bagel & Bakery
38
0.2 mi$ • Bakeries • American • Cafe
Smallgoods Cheese Shop & Cafe
137
0.7 mi$$ - $$$ • Specialty Food Market • American • Cafe
Valley Farm Market La Jolla
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0.3 mi
Rosemonts Cafe
1
0.2 miAmerican • Cafe • Deli
The Taco Stand
1,165
0.7 mi$ • Quick Bites • Mexican • Latin
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108 within 6 miles
Mushroom Beach
30
0.3 miBeaches
La Jolla Cove
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1.5 miBeaches • Parks
Girard Avenue and Prospect Street
291
0.8 miNeighborhoods • Points of Interest & Landmarks
Children's Pool
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1.2 miBeaches
Ellen Browning Scripps Park
215
1.4 miParks
La Jolla Open Aire Market
85
0.8 miFlea & Street Markets
La Jolla Caves
737
1.5 miCaverns & Caves
Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial
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2.2 miHistoric Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks
La Jolla Shores Park
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2.1 miBeaches • Parks
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Sara
Flower Mound, TX10 contributions
Surfers, waves, and awesome people watching. Great walks too.
Oct 2022 • Family
We stayed 5 nights overlooking this beach, just steps away, and loved it. It’s where the kids (8,9,10) wanted to be for a majority of our trip. They loved climbing on the rocks and “jumping” the waves. We did not let them go in the water too far. The waves were huge and close to shore. The sunset and people / surfer watching was an above and beyond cool experience. The area within walking distance was really nice as well.
Written October 19, 2022
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winepair
Lodi, CA203 contributions
Lots of Surfers
Nov 2020
I rented an Air BNB that was one block from this beach. Went every day and enjoyed watching the waves and surfers. Beach is long and narrow with a strip of sand, but enough to sun bathe. Also watched an incredible sunset from here.
Written November 25, 2020
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BrianC867
San Diego, CA110 contributions
Loser Locals
Aug 2012
This is probably the worst beach for surfing in San Diego. If you are recognized as going there all the time, the "locals" think it is OK to harass you and try and run you off. It's not worth the trouble to try and surf here. Let them have their crappy little beach, there are better breaks to be had elsewhere where the "locals" attitude is much more scarce.
Written May 30, 2013
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gaylerae
Rochester, MN36 contributions
Not what I was hoping for
Feb 2019 • Family
We were looking for a good sandy beach to play at with children and this was not it. We visited here in February and there was actually very little sand area and most was getting covered up with water. Even looked at the lifeguard info boards and it wasn't high tide time so maybe it was the time of year? Just big rocks everywhere and even getting down to the rocks on the made staircases was difficult as some of them are in poor condition. Many people were walking their dogs up on the sidewalk above the beach and this is really all this place seemed good for. I will say the view was beautiful. Waves crashing with the turquoise blue colors was magnificent but just not what I was expecting.
Written February 25, 2019
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Libby L
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Pretty water, dangerous breaks
Aug 2018 • Couples
The beach is relatively empty and serene, because it is a surfing beach. The reviews on here misled me and I just want to warn people. The tide can get very strong and the waves break hard, right into the sand and rocks, as opposed to having a cushion of water to ride upon. I dislocated my shoulder from impact after getting sucked forward, over and thrown down into the sand by a wave. The beach is beautiful, and probably good for sunbathing or more advanced surfing. Don't go in the water for leisure or to body surf, you will be pushed directly into the sand. Quit when you feel the waves pull hard. Paramedics informed me it is probably one of the more dangerous beaches in San Diego and that they have picked up many people from this beach. Not for kids. Not for people who are trying to find a good swim spot.
Written August 21, 2018
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paulcE3081NI
Portland60 contributions
It is a great beach
Jul 2018 • Family
First, this is a surfing beach. The surfers here can be "D***S", very territorial in the water. On the beach, it is fine.
The waves here crash hard, it is the rocks and the contour under the water, it is not a great swimming beach. There are areas to lay out and enjoy the sun, but becareful of the water.
NEVER TURN YOUR BACK TO THE WATER!
I have seen people hit from behind by waves and dragged out,
WATCH YOU KIDS!
That being said, it is a classic surf beach and it is a great spot to watch the sunset or just hang out. Go up the beach to the Cove to swim if that is what you want.
Written August 22, 2018
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Mandy D
Austin, TX16 contributions
Stunning sunset and views
Jan 2015 • Solo
The sunset here was magnificent and morning waves were equally impressive. The water is gorgeous and clear and the beach was lovely. It's a very popular beach, with limited parking at the end of a residential street, so it's a little awkward to get to and crowded. Even with that caveat, however, highly recommend a visit.
Written January 4, 2015
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Bill B
Victoria, TX149 contributions
Excellent Beach
Mar 2021
Not too many rocks, not as crowded and plenty of street parking. Great spot if you want to get in the water.
Written March 18, 2021
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rangertex
Dallas, TX52 contributions
Beautiful beach
Aug 2019
Great beach convenient to our rental property. Some large rocks but that only adds to the visual appeal of this less frequented beach in La Jolla. The surfing is apparently very good as well if that is what you are into.
Written August 7, 2019
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babscoffee
Tucson, AZ101 contributions
Beautiful beach. Less crowds.
Aug 2019 • Friends
Loved this spot in La Jolla. The rocks make for interesting topography and private places to sunbathe comfortably. Fewer children, so not so hectic as many of the state parks can be. Easy walk up the hill to amenities like a Mexican restaurant, a coffee shop and a great resale boutique.
Written August 5, 2019
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