La Jolla Shores Park

Park · San Diego

La Jolla Shores Park

Park · San Diego

8300 Camino Del Oro, La Jolla, CA 92037

Highlights

Just steps from the ocean, this grassy two-block haven is perfect for families, offering playgrounds, attentive lifeguards, and a chill beach vibe.

8300 Camino Del Oro, La Jolla, CA 92037 Get directions

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"La Jolla Shores Adjacent to the San Diego –La Jolla Underwater Park Ecological Reserve, La Jolla Shores is popular for a variety of water sports—both above and below the surface. Gentle waves, particularly in summer, make this area a great place for beginner surfers and stand-up paddleboarders. Visitors can also kayak to the La Jolla sea caves to spot wildlife, or learn to scuba dive in the pristine waters. Birch Aquarium even offers snorkeling tours from July through September so brave souls can swim among the leopard sharks that congregate at one end of the beach."

The Best Beaches in San Diego

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Daniel Mueller

Google

We came to La Jolla to visit the tide pools but we walked along the beach at Shores Park. There were many surfers here and the beach was nice and hard packed so it was great for walking. There were not many shells but we saw lots of seagulls and other things along the beach. This is preferred for walking over the tide pools area that is harder to walk along.

Joseph Smith

Google

The tide was really low. There were lots of clams and sand dollars. The sunset was beautiful

Arlene Perez

Google

Such a calm atmosphere for some awesome Cali vibes. Parking gets full quick, but street parking is thankfully allowed. Beach is split so that surfers and boogie boarders have space away from swimmers. Life guards are always attentive and present. Beach is clean and the environment is safe.

Eric Cox

Google

Great place for easy access - kid friendly beach. Bathrooms and beach showers available. Snorkel toward marine room for leopard sharks and rays.

Kris Lindebrekke

Google

It's great to come back after 8 years, and La Jolla Shores is still clean and beautiful. Mission Bay Crown Point unfortunately is now a homeless refuge.

Sandra

Google

Beautiful view of the ocean but for some reason the beach looks dirty. Maybe all the seagulls on the beach, the dried seaweed or the beach sand but something makes it look dirty. Enjoyed the private bathrooms and shower area, very accessible. Parking is good if you get here early.

Cynthia Lam

Google

Huge wide-open rock-free beach. Clear and Clean ocean water. Nice rinse off stations for feet/body bathroom ms are very dingy and dirty but they are constantly busy. Bring your own tp!

Mike Guymon

Google

World class beach. I am here at 6 am to claim one of the five fire rings. We will have a bonfire tonight! Roast hot dogs, have s'mores and grill up some burgers. Just a note: FYI, public beaches here are no smoking, no alcohol.

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The Best Beaches in San Diego

View Postcard for La Jolla Shores Park

Daniel Mueller

Google

Joseph Smith

Google

The tide was really low. There were lots of clams and sand dollars. The sunset was beautiful

Arlene Perez

Google

Eric Cox

Google

Great place for easy access - kid friendly beach. Bathrooms and beach showers available. Snorkel toward marine room for leopard sharks and rays.

Kris Lindebrekke

Google

It's great to come back after 8 years, and La Jolla Shores is still clean and beautiful. Mission Bay Crown Point unfortunately is now a homeless refuge.

Sandra

Google

Cynthia Lam

Google

Huge wide-open rock-free beach. Clear and Clean ocean water. Nice rinse off stations for feet/body bathroom ms are very dingy and dirty but they are constantly busy. Bring your own tp!

Mike Guymon

Google