swim with seals!

Children’s Pool Beach is where the La Jolla seals hang out and a must-visit spot. The beach is surrounded by a seawall that was constructed in 1932 in an attempt to create a designated swim area for children. Over time more sand filled the inlet area and the harbor seals moved in to give birth in a sheltered environment. Love them or loathe them, these seals draw visitors from all over to our seaside community. The beach is closed to the public during winter and spring pupping season but is typically open to the public during summer months. As the seals call it home year-round, it’s not wise to swim in the water due to bacteria levels. The view of them flopping around is completely worth the sacrifice, in my opinion. It’s still one of the popular San Diego tourist attractions during any season as you can watch them from the seawall or boardwalk when it’s not possible to walk on the sand. #urbanexplorer #themeparks#nationalpark#lakes#beaches#infinitypool