La Jolla Cove Pacific Harbor Seals and California Sea Lions

La Jolla Cove Pacific Harbor Seals and California Sea Lions

 

 

La Jolla is home to both Pacific harbor seals and California sea lions, the best place to see them is La Jolla Cove which is typically a less than 10-minute drive from our boutique hotel “The Shoal La Jolla”. I would absolutely recommend a visit to La Jolla Cove to anyone visiting La Jolla. I always take my youngest siblings to see the seals and sea lions whenever they visit, and they always say it’s the “best day ever!”.

 

If this is your first time visiting the seals and sea lions here are a few good things to know:

La Jolla cove is open year round but the Children’s Pool in Casa Beach is closed from December 15 – May 15 to protect new born seal pups.

If you can’t see any seals at the cove try looking at the rock straight ahead; known at “Seal Rock,” this is a very beloved spot to the seals.

The seals are more out after sundown after they’ve searched for their food for the day.

Always remember to stay respectful of the wildlife, this is their home. Keep your distance, don’t leave trash and do not try to feed any of the wildlife.

Seals are seen more at the Children’s Pool and sea lions are seen more at The Cove.

Sea lions are very vocal whereas seals are much more quiet.    
Location: La Jolla, San Diego, CA, USA

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