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E.G.D.Welcome to the Children’s Pool, La Jolla, California
Posted by Greg on December 20, 2011
Photo ©Jody Diehl
Welcome to Children’s Pool, indeed. This area was created in the early 1930’s as a safe area for kids to swim. Time and tides have changed the area as sand has filled it in. Harbor Seals have moved in as the changed landscape has made it ideal for them to make it a seal rookery. As with any wild animal, you should make it a point not to get too close to them. The laws are such that you are not allowed to disturb them deliberately in any way.
Children's Pool, La Jolla, California. Photo ©Jody Diehl
According to the City of San Diego’s official site, “The Children’s Pool is a small beach partially protected by a seawall. This is a very picturesque beach with a panoramic view. During much of the year, seals and sea lions are present on or near the beach and a reserve for these marine mammals, called Seal Rock, is just offshore. Several small beaches are nearby including Wipeout Beach to the south and Shell Beach to the north. This is a popular beach for scuba divers because of the reefs just offshore. These same reefs can create very strong currents and other hazards, particularly in high surf conditions.”
Seals near Children's Pool, La Jolla, California (©Jody Diehl)
Every time Jody and I have been at Children’s Pool in La Jolla, we have seen the Harbor Seals. You might not want to plan on swimming at this beach, though. Because of all the seals, sea lions and birds, there is a high e-coli bacteria content in the water. It is mostly worth the visit because the wildlife is really fun to watch.
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Roger & Pattie Kaufman said
Spent 1/2 day here, we found two handfuls of Sea glass. Aqua blue, lime green, dark green, lots of brown and clear, mostly frosted.
(1) Sharks tooth BONUS!
Saw the baby sea lions nursing… Very nice day!
Roger & Pattie Kaufman – Utah
E.G.D. said
Woohoo! Do you have pictures? Would you be willing to share???