San Diego Beaches

Children's Pool

Coast Boulevard and Jenner Street

San Diego, CA

Children's Pool is home to the biggest man-vs.-beast struggle since Moby-Dick. A seawall protects this pocket of sand, originally intended as a calm swimming bay for children. But since 1994, when a rock outcrop off the shore was designated as a protected mammal reserve, the beach has also been cordoned off for the resident harbor seal population. On an average day you'll spot dozens lolling in the sun. Swimming is now prohibited, as is touching or disturbing the seals, but i...

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Swimming: No

Parking: Limited free street parking.

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