Scripps Coastal Reserve — Attraction in San Diego

The tide pools at the Scripps Coastal Reserve are only accessible twice daily, during low tide. Just a short walk on the beach from La Jolla Shores, the tide pools are teeming with wildlife. Small coastal fish, sea anemone, sea slugs, crabs and more can be found in these pools. Shore birds, like the Least Tern and skillful aquatic fishing birds like Egrets can be found feasting during low tide. Check the tide charts before your visit so that you are not disappointed. Parking can be found at La Jolla Shores. The pools are about a mile north on the beach passing the Scripps pier on the way.

The pools are part of a Protected Wildlife sanctuary, the San Diego-Scripps State Marine Conservation Area (SMCA). As such the removal of anything from the reserve is...

This is absolutely my favorite piece of San Diego coastline! I often run through here from La Jolla Shores. This is a great place to escape the crowds and experience a more secluded remote beach adventure. It's not easy to get to ands requires a bit of a hike but it's well worth the effort. If you go in the water be careful of stingrays. I've been hit twice by stingrays. Practice the stingray shuffle when wading in the water but if a stingray does stab you with that nasty barb then get to the lifeguard station at La Jolla Shores as quickly as you can for a hot water soak. Soaking the foot in super hot water will take away the swelling and pain in less...

This sunset watching spot is beautiful! Scripps Coastal Reserve is popular spot, it was crowded when I came. People came here for a mini picnic with sandwich, fruits, and soda. Some benches are closer to the cliff. San Diego has a lot of sunset spots but this one is definitely one...