Also known as the Casa, the Children's Pool is a small beach partially protected by a sea wall. The original intention here was to create a fully protected swimming area, although sand has now filled in much of the area that exists to the inside of the wall.
This is a very beautiful beach, offering several panoramic views. Almost all year long, seals and sea lions are present on or near the beach, with a reserve for these marine mammals, known as Seal Rock being just a bit offshore.
The Children's Pool is within a short walking distance of the commercial area of the community of La Jolla. You can find grassy park areas a short distance to the north and south. Several small beaches are nearby as well, including Wipeout Beach to the south and Shell Beach to the north.
Children's Pool is also a popular beach for scuba divers because of the reefs just offshore. These very same reefs can help create very strong currents and other hazards, especially in high surf conditions.
Lifeguard protection Lifeguards are staffed daily throughout the year. In the summer, lifeguard hours are normally 9 AM until dark. During other times of the year, lifeguards may not begin duty until 10 AM.
