La Jolla
San Diego, Pacific Coast Highway
About This Activity
La Jolla (meaning "the jewel") is San Diego's most scenic coastal neighborhood. The La Jolla Cove is famous for crystal-clear water perfect for snorkeling and kayaking, while the Children's Pool hosts a colony of harbor seals. Walk the coastal trail along the cliffs, explore the sea caves by kayak, browse galleries and boutiques in the village, or watch hang gliders launch from Torrey Pines Gliderport.
Seasonal note: Year-round; harbor seals pupping Jan-Mar at Children's Pool
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