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La Jolla Beach (8295-8325 La Vereda)
4.8★ · 260 Google ratings · La Jolla, California
✓ Parking✓ Restrooms✓ Showers✓ Picnic tables✓ Good for kids✓ Free
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 140 ft away · free · fills up
Accessibility
Step-free entrance
Walk
225 yd · 3 min
Restrooms
Yes · 180 ft away
Cost
Free
Water
71°F
Tide
5 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Sand
150 yd from the water to the back
Water quality
Mixed · 7% of 81 over the limit · 2025
Crowds
Quietest Thu 10am
Map of La Jolla Beach (8295-8325 La Vereda)
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Guide
Good to know
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 13 visitors · 2019–2026
Free parking reported
Visitors report no charge to park here.Mentioned by 6 visitors · 2019–2026
Visit at sunset for best views
Reviewers consistently praise the sunset scenery and report seeing dolphins and bonfire gatherings in the evening hours.
Wildlife viewing and coastal walks
Sea lions, seals, pelicans, and occasional dolphins are commonly spotted, with scenic cliff-top trails and tide pools accessible year-round.
Arrive before 11am for parking
Multiple visitors report that finding a free street parking spot becomes difficult after mid-morning, especially on weekends and holidays.
Expect seaweed seasonally
Reviewers occasionally report significant seaweed washed ashore, though some visits had none and others found the beach clean.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
68°F · mostly clear
Water
71°F
Waves
3.4 ft · 10 s apart
Wind
3 mph from the NNW
Shelter
Onshore · wind blowing straight in off the water
UV index
8 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
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| 15:14 | High tide | ↑ |
| 23:42 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Sep 4, 5:34 AM.
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📍 8295-8325 La Vereda, La Jolla, CA 92037, United States
🅿 Parking 140 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 225 yd away, about 3 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 180 ft away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at La Jolla Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 140 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at La Jolla Beach?
225 yd in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 3 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does La Jolla Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 180 ft from the listing.
When is La Jolla Beach least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Thu 10am and the busiest at Tue 10am.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
