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La Jolla Cove, Scripps Park, & Children’s Pool ~ Outdoor Family Fun!

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lajollaLa Jolla Cove, Scripps Park, and the surrounding area is a great place for families to explore together. It surprises me when I talk with native of San Diegans who have never been to this area of La Jolla! It is, in my opinion, is one of the most beautiful places on Earth!

La Jolla Cove is actually an Ecological Reserve known for it’s beauty and as a popular destination for scuba divers, snorkelers, kayakers, and strong swimmers. The cliffs to the east of The Cove have some GREAT hiking trails, which are easy enough to use with a jogging stroller. The paved path to the west of The Cove takes you on one of the most scenic walks above the Pacific Ocean.

Above The Cove is Ellen Browning Scripps Park, which is a very popular place to picnic. There is no playground here, but plenty of grass to run around. There’s also a sprawling paved path you can take from The Cove, and along Coast Boulevard which is a really scenic walk. From this path you may see dolphins, seals, sea lions, and if you go at the right time of year (generally mid January through early March) you may even see the migration of the gray whales.

If you follow the path away from The Cove, south of Scripps Park, you’ll come to some stairs which take you to what’s known as Shell Beach. At low tide you may be able to see some tide pools. This is not my favorite tide pooling area, but if you happen to be there at low tide you might want to check it out. Be careful of the tide, as it can be very strong when it comes to shore.

Follow the path further down Coast Blvd., look out toward the ocean, and you’ll see Seal Rock just south of Shell Beach. Out on Seal Rock you’ll likely see sea lions and seals on the rocks. A large wave may come and knock them into the ocean, and you’ll see them hobble back up on the rocks again. It’s a lot of fun to watch them and take pictures.

Keep walking past the cliffs above Seal Rock, and you’ll come to what’s known as The Children’s Pool. Here you’ll find more seals and sea lions on the beach. This is not a destination to have children go on the beach, but it’s a great place for kids to view the beach and mammals from a distance. Have fun!

For more information about La Jolla Cove, Scripps Park, & The Children’s Pool, check the links below.
• La Jolla Cove
• Ellen Browning Scripps Park
• La Jolla Children’s Pool

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February 2, 2011 By socalwithkids Filed Under: La Jolla, SD Beaches, SD Outdoorsy Tagged With: beach, beautiful, day trip, dolphins, ecological reserve, ellen browning scripps, family, gray whales, hiking, kids, la jolla cove, nature, ocean, pacific ocean, park, picnic, san diego, scenic, scuba diving, sea lions, seal rock, seals, shell beach, snorkeling, socal, trails, view

San Diego Botanic Garden Is Fun To Explore With Kids!

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San Diego Botanic Garden

San Diego Botanic Garden ~ Great Outdoor Fun!


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San Diego Botanic Garden (formerly Quail Botanical Gardens), located in the Encinitas area of San Diego, is one of our favorite places to explore!!! If you haven’t been, we highly recommend you go. It’s fun for both kids and adults.

San Diego Botanic Garden ~ Hamilton Children's Garden

Two Incredible Children’s Gardens!


San Diego Botanic Garden has two incredible children’s gardens. The Seeds of Wonder Children’s Garden is great for toddlers and preschoolers, with a dino digging area, playhouse, and miniature railroad. The larger, Hamilton Children’s Garden, is better for older preschoolers and school-age children. It has a great tree house, large tic-tac-toe area, huge space to run around, garden instrument area, water play area, and more!

San Diego Botanic Garden

Lots of Areas To Explore!


We recommend wearing comfortable walking shoes, bringing a stroller for younger children, and packing drinks, plus snacks/lunch, which you can eat at designated areas. If you forget snacks, they have a snack and coffee cart near the Visitor Information Center, which I believe closes around 3pm. You might want to bring the kids a change of clothes as well, as they may get wet and or dirty; especially during the summer.

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FREE For San Diego Residents The 1st Tuesday of Each Month!


Entrance is FREE for San Diego residents the 1st Tuesday of each month! Check the link to the website for more information. Parking is $2, or free when you have 4 or more people in your vehicle, or drive an electric vehicle. Perhaps we’ll see you there!

Website: San Diego Botanic Garden
Twitter: @sdbgarden

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San Diego Botanic Garden ~ Hamilton Children's Garden


February 1, 2011 By socalwithkids Filed Under: San Diego Botanic Garden (Quail), SD Gardens, Fields, Farms, & Nature, SD Outdoorsy Tagged With: botanic, botanical, encinitas, family, free 1st tuesday, fun, garden, kids, quail, quail botanical gardens, san diego, san diego botanic garden, trails, tree house, walking

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