La Jolla Cove

The beach at La Jolla Cove is located at [http://www.google.com/maps?q=1100+Coast+Blvd,+San+Diego,+CA+92037&sa=X&oi=map&ct=title 1100 Coast Boulevard] , in La Jolla, California. It is a very small beach within walking distance from the Children's Pool Beach, and it is considered one of the most beautiful beaches in Southern California. The sand on this beach however is coarse and gritty.

Scripps Park, a grassy area excellent for picnicking, is located on the bluffs above the beach. The beach is also within walking distance of many shops and restaurants.

La Jolla Cove is popular for swimming, scuba diving and snorkelling. However, since La Jolla Cove is within the San Diego-La Jolla Underwater Park(a marine refuge area),"Swimming devices" (surfboards, boogie boards, even inflatable mattresses) are not permitted at the cove, and this rule is carefully enforced by the lifeguards, specifically the part defined as the Ecological Reserve.

Just a short swim away to the right of the coast is "Sunny Jim Cave," a popular destination for tourists. It is also accessible from a nearby store, which charges a nominal fee to go down a staircase leading to the cave.

No fishing or collecting of marine invertebrates, (even taking dead specimens or shells) is allowed. All sea animals are highly protected in this area by law, and individuals taking part in festivities such as crab hunting, fish punching, and hermit crab domination are at high risk of criminal prosecution.

For more information, see San Diego's official website for [http://www.sandiego.gov/lifeguards/beaches/cove.shtml La Jolla Cove] .

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