La Jolla Cove is located outside of San Diego, California. It is a cove with a small sandy beach with plenty of walking areas, sunbathing, and some of the more pretty southern California views. A bit of a distance from La Jolla Cove, but within walking distance, is the Children's Pool Beach. Children's Pool Beach is thought to be the most beautiful in the entire state. Visitors to La Jolla Cove are able to enjoy Scripps Park, a number of grassy areas for picnicking, and the bluffs. The bluffs sit above the beach, which is good for bird watching and other wildlife viewing.
La Jolla Cove is a top destination for swimming, scuba diving, and snorkeling. The cove is within the San Diego- La Jolla Underwater Park. It is a marine sanctuary protecting any animals, sea creatures, and coral found below the water. Surfboards, boogie boards, and inflatable water toys are not allowed at the cove. Life guards are on duty to ensure the ecological reserve is safe and the rules are followed.
From the cove one can swim towards Sunny Jim Cave, which is a dry cave in the area with a staircase leading down. Tourists can pay to go inside the cave. Fishing and collection of sea animals is not permitted, as they are all protected by law.
The 1880's marked La Jolla Cove as a tourist destination for those along the western coast. Since then millions of visitors have traveled to the cove each year. In 1928 the area really exploded due to Cornelio Rodriguez, who came from Jalisco, Mexico to open a pottery shop. He and his brothers started a pottery works at the bend of La Jolla Canyon Road, which was also the main route to Los Angeles. Much of what remains of the pottery works is the tile, old wood burning kiln, and a few pieces of art. The kiln was used until the 1980's, when most of the family was beginning to move away and die out.
Being near San Diego means La Jolla Cove has numerous attractions nearby. However, for those who wish to stay near the cove there is the Athenaeum Music and Arts Library, Black's Beach, Comedy Store South, Birch Aquarium, Gaia Spa, and Grand Colonial Hotel.
The hotel provides a sophisticated stay at a beautiful property. From the hotel the cove can be reached with ease. They also have rental equipment available near the hotel to make snorkeling and scuba diving a reality while at the marine sanctuary.
Throughout the year La Jolla Cove and San Diego host a number of events. February marks the beginning of most spring events, with more events happening in the warm summer months. La Jolla Shores, which is near the cove offers a larger beach for those looking for a crowd. La Jolla Cove is more for families and environmentalists to enjoy without being over populated. A photographer will find plenty to interest their artistic eye with the sunsets, blue green water, and occasional sea lion or whale.
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