La Jolla Cove
About
La Jolla Cove is a public ocean beach on the California coast, about 8 miles from Del Mar. It has restrooms and lifeguards on site. Swimming is allowed, and there's no fee to visit. Late summer brings the warmest conditions. Typical August averages at a nearby weather station run around 74°F for highs and 66°F for lows, with rain almost never falling. Winters stay mild, with typical highs in the low to mid 60s and about seven wet days a month. For time on foot nearby, the Scripps Coastal Reserve Biodiversity Trail is about 2.3 miles away and the La Jolla Trail about 2.9 miles. Climbers can head to Rancho Penasquitos Canyon, roughly 7.6 miles off.
Beach Details
Swimming
Allowed
Lifeguards
On duty (often seasonal)
Parking
None at the access
Fee
Free
Restrooms
Yes
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
La Jolla Cove
California
Data: California Coastal Commission, YourCoast public access data. Source metadata
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Year-round. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 63–74°F and lows of 47–66°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the San Diego Seaworld, CA weather station, 6.3 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan64° high47° low
- Feb63° high49° low
- Mar64° high52° low
- Apr66° high54° low
- May67° high58° low
- Jun68° high60° low
- Jul72° high65° low
- Aug74° high66° low
- Sep72° high64° low
- Oct70° high59° low
- Nov66° high52° low
- Dec63° high47° low
Nearby
- Scripps Coastal Reserve Biodiversity TrailHiking2.3 mi
- La Jolla TrailHiking2.9 mi
- Par Course TrailsHiking3.4 mi
- Biltmore TrailHiking3.6 mi
- Lower FallsRock climbing7.6 mi
- Still Waters Run DeepRock climbing7.6 mi
- Rancho Penasquitos CanyonRock climbing7.6 mi
- Del PoconitosRock climbing7.6 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
