Can you swim in La Jolla Beach?

La Jolla Cove is a very small beach, tucked between sandstone cliffs. Because of its extraordinary beauty, La Jolla Cove is one of the most photographed beaches in Southern California. With small surf in the summer months, the north facing La Jolla Cove is ideal for swimmers, snorkelers and scuba divers.



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  • Pacific Beach. Jeremy Caveness, left, and Ryan Guest watch the sunset after a surf in Pacific Beach.


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La Jolla Cove Beach is known for having the clearest water in San Diego. CuddlyNest provides all accommodations to all travelers at the best price. Find unlimited travel inspiration on our blogs and social media channels Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest.

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Water & Weather The late summer and early fall months from August, September and October are invariably the best, while the late winter and spring (February to April) are the least predictable.

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The bluest water in California, at La Jolla Cove, ranks fifth nationally.

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However, if you only have time to visit one destination, Coronado Island is better for hanging out at the beach, shopping, and dining, and La Jolla is a great place to visit if you love outdoor recreation, like kayaking, surfing, or hiking, or are looking for more things to do, like going to art museums or aquariums.

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Known for its laid-back hippie beach vibe, Ocean Beach, San Diego—also referred to as “OB”—is a favorite of locals and visitors looking for a chill, off-the-beaten-path experience in Southern California. Located just north of Point Loma, the small coastal neighborhood sits at the very end of Highway 8.

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1. San Onofre State Beach. A staggering 2.5 million visitors annually make San Onofre one of the top 5 most visited state parks in California. You'll find San Onofre State Beach north of Oceanside, past Camp Pendleton, in the northernmost part of San Diego County, and partially in San Clemente, Orange County.

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The Least Crowded San Diego Beaches and Surf Spots
  • Carlsbad - “Turn Arounds” at South Carlsbad State Beach.
  • South Oceanside – St. Malo Beach.
  • San Diego - Torrey Pines / Blacks Beach.
  • Solana Beach – “Rock Piles”
  • San Diego – Ocean Beach Sunset Cliffs.


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