The Children’s Pool Seals

See animals without going to the zoo at the Children’s Pool in La Jolla. Here, seals lounge on the sandy beach and playfully swim around. They can also be seen resting on Seal Rock, just a few hundred feet away. The Children’s Pool is a small beach protected by a seawall built in 1931. The original intention was to close off the channel and create a safe bathing area for children.

In 1970, seals began to frequent the protected cove and eventually overtook the beach area. Since then the controversy regarding whether or not the seals should be allowed to stay has been a hot topic in the community. So far the seals have won and the area remains their safe haven.

The Children’s Pool is a wonderful spot to relax and watch (but not touch!) the seals, while the waves splash against the sea wall and the sea breeze rustles your hair.  Mass Transit bus route #30.

Click here for a map the the La Jolla Children’s Pool.

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