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At this beach surronded by sandstone cliffs on the San Diego coast, the water is calm enough for travelers to enjoy diving and snorkeling. Walk along the rocky shore to spot large colonies of sea lions lounging in their natural habitat and looking after their pups, and have a picnic while soaking up the views of the ocean from the cliffs at sunset. If you visit at low tide, you’ll get to swim in the crystal clear tidal pools as well. You can also visit Sunny Jim's Sea Cave which is accessible via a tunnel. Visit early in the morning to find a parking space more easily. – Tripadvisor
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1100 Coast Blvd, La Jolla, San Diego, CA 92037-3600
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- Highest-rated 5-star hotel within a 4 minute walk of La Jolla CoveBased on availability on Tripadvisor for March 30 - March 31Enter dates to see prices1003 Coast Boulevard, La Jolla, San Diego, CA 92037-41270.2 miles from La Jolla Cove#1 Best Value of 712 Hotels near La Jolla Cove
- Enter dates to see prices910 Prospect Street, La Jolla, San Diego, CA 920370.3 miles from La Jolla Cove#2 Best Value of 712 Hotels near La Jolla Cove
- Enter dates to see prices7830 Fay Avenue, La Jolla, San Diego, CA 920370.4 miles from La Jolla Cove#3 Best Value of 712 Hotels near La Jolla Cove
- Enter dates to see prices1132 Prospect St, La Jolla, San Diego, CA 920370.1 miles from La Jolla Cove#4 Best Value of 712 Hotels near La Jolla Cove
- Enter dates to see prices9700 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, San Diego, CA 920372.9 miles from La Jolla Cove#5 Best Value of 712 Hotels near La Jolla Cove
- Enter dates to see prices8110 Camino Del Oro, La Jolla, San Diego, CA 92037-31990.9 miles from La Jolla Cove#6 Best Value of 712 Hotels near La Jolla Cove
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- Enter dates to see prices7955 La Jolla Shores Drive, La Jolla, San Diego, CA 920371.2 miles from La Jolla Cove#8 Best Value of 712 Hotels near La Jolla Cove
- Enter dates to see pricesMotel6750 La Jolla Blvd, La Jolla, San Diego, CA 92037-60431.4 miles from La Jolla Cove#9 Best Value of 712 Hotels near La Jolla Cove
- Enter dates to see prices7766 Fay Ave, La Jolla, San Diego, CA 920370.4 miles from La Jolla Cove#10 Best Value of 712 Hotels near La Jolla Cove
- Enter dates to see prices4240 La Jolla Village Drive, La Jolla, San Diego, CA 920373.7 miles from La Jolla Cove#11 Best Value of 712 Hotels near La Jolla Cove
- Enter dates to see prices3299 Holiday Court, La Jolla, San Diego, CA 920372.8 miles from La Jolla Cove#12 Best Value of 712 Hotels near La Jolla Cove
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- Enter dates to see prices1155 Coast Blvd, La Jolla, San Diego, CA 920370.0 miles from La Jolla Cove#14 Best Value of 712 Hotels near La Jolla Cove
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- Enter dates to see pricesResort2000 Spindrift Drive, La Jolla, San Diego, CA 92037-32370.7 miles from La Jolla Cove#17 Best Value of 712 Hotels near La Jolla Cove
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- Enter dates to see prices8901 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, San Diego, CA 920372.5 miles from La Jolla Cove#19 Best Value of 712 Hotels near La Jolla Cove
- Enter dates to see prices10950 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, San Diego, CA 920373.9 miles from La Jolla Cove#20 Best Value of 712 Hotels near La Jolla Cove
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- Enter dates to see pricesResort11480 North Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla, San Diego, CA 92037-10454.1 miles from La Jolla Cove#25 Best Value of 712 Hotels near La Jolla Cove
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- Enter dates to see prices5417 La Jolla Blvd, La Jolla, San Diego, CA 92037-76962.7 miles from La Jolla Cove#27 Best Value of 712 Hotels near La Jolla Cove
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- Enter dates to see pricesMotel5385 La Jolla Blvd, La Jolla, San Diego, CA 92037-79172.8 miles from La Jolla Cove#30 Best Value of 712 Hotels near La Jolla Cove
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- Stephanie CBrooklyn Park, Minnesota188 contributionsThis place is awesome. Beautiful views of the ocean, the sea lions are so much fun to watch, there are a ton of birds to enjoy and places to swim; this place has it all! We enjoyed a walk along the coast in this area and stopped several times along the way to enjoy the view. There are two swimming areas here; we didn't use either when we came, but I wish we had! The one area that is closer to the sea lions would have been so much fun to snorkel at because the sea lions swim with you! This is a popular spot, so be prepared for a lot of people. We found free street parking pretty easily on a busy day, so I think the parking is ample. We also noted a ton of shops and restaurants in the city just above the cove, so this could be a very fun day trip!Visited June 2024Traveled with familyWritten July 6, 2024
- Local50315 contributionsWe had such a good time here. The sea lions were very entertaining, as were the snorkelers and kayakers. This little spot in La Jolla is very popular, so expect crowds, but everyone was friendly and just enjoying themselves. Another beautiful area of the Pacific coastline.Visited August 2024Traveled with friendsWritten September 23, 2024
- Amanda FAppleton, Wisconsin62 contributionsSo many seals and sea lions! It was so exciting to see them out in their natural habitat. They were lined up on the beaches and rocks. It was almost like they were putting on a show for the humans watching them as they were watching us right back. Parking can be difficult to find as it is pretty busy area but we didn’t mind the extra walking along the shoreline.Visited March 2024Traveled with familyWritten March 24, 2024
- DePereDe Pere, Wisconsin493 contributionsArrived at La Jolla Cove at 10:00 A.M. on May 8 and were lucky enough to find free street parking. Saw lots of sea lions, harbor seals, brown pelicans, nesting Brandt’s cormorants, and ground squirrels. Seals and sea lions were active both in and out of the water. Viewing is excellent from the sidewalk that follows the coastline. Access to walk on one section of the beach was permitted but further down the beach/break water access is prohibited until May 15. Cormorants are currently nesting and many of the nests are on the cliffs adjacent to the sidewalk. We spent approximately 2.5 hours at the cove and surrounding area.Visited May 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten May 9, 2024
- Vegas GarDallas, Texas1,229 contributionsWow, what a beautiful place! We got there just before sunset and it did not disappoint. Just beautiful. Parking is a little tight, but we were able to find a spot and enjoy the beauty of it all. The Seals and/or Sea Lions were all over the place along with thousands of birds (I don't know what type of sea birds they were). It was a little crowded, but there were plenty of places to watch and take a lot of pictures and video. The only thing I really noticed was the smell of the animals. I noticed the smell the moment I got out of the car, but it's so beautiful, you don't notice for long. There are condos across the street from the cove. I wonder if the smell bothers them. Make sure and check this place out, it's amazing!Visited May 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten June 8, 2024
- CrazyBubba007Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania47 contributionsBeautiful place, views are great, sea lions are so cool! You can easily spend a few hours here. Make sure to eat at George’s restaurant, great view of the ocean and seals and great food albeit a little price but nothing is cheap anymore. No need to take a tour, you can easily walk and see everything.Visited May 2024Traveled with familyWritten May 11, 2024
- Emily SChicago, Illinois59 contributionsNone of the reviews mention the pungent odor immediately noticed when you open your car door. It can be nauseating, as it’s extremely overwhelming. While the views are breathtaking, so is the smell in the air. Thousands of birds as well as a few hundred sea lion and seals call this cove home. Keep in mind this is not a zoo, there is not a zoo keeper to clean up after the animals.Visited May 2024Traveled with friendsWritten May 24, 2024
- Karin SDeerfield, Illinois66 contributionsWas not sure what to expect here, but it was amazing! We saw so many sea lions and seals in their own habitat and had so much fun. Street parking was difficult to find, so we paid $15 to park at the pink hotel across the street and it worked out perfectly.Visited March 2024Traveled with familyWritten March 27, 2024
- Carolyn O23 contributionsWas a nice way to spend the morning. We parked near the children’s pool area (this is actually an area taken over by seals). We walked out the rusty pier to take a closer look at the seals sunbathing. Then we walked north along the coast trail. This takes you past hundreds of sea lions. Fun to watch them so close in their natural environment but the smell is a little intense. We continued along the coast trail up to the sea caves. We were surprised how much you could appreciate the sea caves from the walk. It was very wavy and we decided to pass on our original plan to kayak out to the caves. We then walked back down past the children’s pool again to the tidal pools- just a few minutes walk south. The tide was low (-0.4m) but the tide pools were mostly empty. If you’ve seen the tidal pools on Vancouver Island I would pass on these ones.Visited January 2025Traveled with familyWritten January 13, 2025
- dcollierLeeds, United Kingdom99 contributionsEnjoyed it here. Great beach and nice clear sea. Went for the kayak trip but also spent a few hours wondering around. Nice, lively place with a good choice of restaurants Recommend walking to see the caves, sea lions, puffins and cormorantsVisited October 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten October 25, 2024
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- Popular hotels near La Jolla Cove in La Jolla that have a pool include:Grande Colonial - Traveler rating: 4.5/5La Valencia Hotel - Traveler rating: 4.5/5La Jolla Cove Hotel - Traveler rating: 3.5/5
- Some of the best hotels near La Jolla Cove in La Jolla are:Pantai Inn - Traveler rating: 5/5Grande Colonial - Traveler rating: 4.5/5La Valencia Hotel - Traveler rating: 4.5/5
- A gym is available to guests at the following hotels near La Jolla Cove in La Jolla:Empress Hotel La Jolla - Traveler rating: 4.5/5La Valencia Hotel - Traveler rating: 4.5/5La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club - Traveler rating: 4/5
- A private balcony can be enjoyed by guests at the following hotels near La Jolla Cove in La Jolla:Pantai Inn - Traveler rating: 5/5La Valencia Hotel - Traveler rating: 4.5/5Cormorant Boutique Hotel, La Jolla - Traveler rating: 4/5
- These hotels near La Jolla Cove in La Jolla have great views and are well-liked by travelers:Pantai Inn - Traveler rating: 5/5Grande Colonial - Traveler rating: 4.5/5La Valencia Hotel - Traveler rating: 4.5/5
- These hotels near La Jolla Cove in La Jolla have been described as romantic by other travelers:Pantai Inn - Traveler rating: 5/5Grande Colonial - Traveler rating: 4.5/5La Valencia Hotel - Traveler rating: 4.5/5
- Families traveling in La Jolla enjoyed their stay at the following hotels near La Jolla Cove:Pantai Inn - Traveler rating: 5/5Grande Colonial - Traveler rating: 4.5/5La Valencia Hotel - Traveler rating: 4.5/5
- These hotels near La Jolla Cove in La Jolla generally allow pets:Empress Hotel La Jolla - Traveler rating: 4.5/5La Valencia Hotel - Traveler rating: 4.5/5Holiday Inn Express & Suites La Jolla – Windansea Beach, an IHG hotel - Traveler rating: 4/5It is always best to call ahead and confirm specific pet policies before your stay.
- Free breakfast can be enjoyed at the following hotels near La Jolla Cove in La Jolla:Pantai Inn - Traveler rating: 5/5Ocean Park Inn - Traveler rating: 4.5/5Surestay Hotel by Best Western - San Diego/Pacific Beach - Traveler rating: 4.5/5
- These hotels near La Jolla Cove in La Jolla have free parking:Surestay Hotel by Best Western - San Diego/Pacific Beach - Traveler rating: 4.5/5Crystal Pier Hotel & Cottages - Traveler rating: 4.5/5La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club - Traveler rating: 4/5
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