SAN DIEGO TIDAL POOLS HOW TO

We don’t have online businesses that follow us wherever we go. It’s OK to pick them up, just put them back when done admiring. So many interesting discoveries and sea life, right there alive in their shells! Truly amazing to see. You also can take in views of the La Jolla coastline. The exposed sea grass is always fun to see. The colors you’ll see in this area are truly magnificent. The are OK to touch, just be sure to touch on the outside versus sticking your finger right in the center. Per most tidepools in our area, the first finds are usually sea anenomies which are typically covered in crushed shells for protection, but sometimes you’ll see them uncovered and have flashbacks from Finding Nemo. Take the big staircase down and you’ll see it to your left. When you arrive, just park anywhere (parking is not difficult, especially on Palomar) and walk towards the beach.

SAN DIEGO TIDAL POOLS HOW TO

How to get there: The tidepool area is right at the corner of Palomar and Neptune. You can wear sneakers for better gripping, but even with the best intentions, be prepared for them to get a little wet. What to wear: Weather appropriate clothing, but either capri’s, shorts, or pants you can roll up (so they don’t get wet) as well as either water shoes or flip flops. Tucked into a residential neighborhood of La Jolla, there’s a fun spot in Windansea beach that offers a long walkway of exploration when the tide is low. What are tidepools? Imagine as the ocean retracts, leaving behind the rocky floor with pockets of small “pools” that sea creatures (sea anenomies, sea slugs, hermit crabs, mussels, fish, and so much more) hang out and wait for the ocean to return.

As with all tidepools, always check the tide charts and ensure you go at low tide, preferably a low low tide (in the negatives is best) to have the best chance to explore without worry of waves crashing in. As you may have guessed, we LOVE tidepools.

San diego tidal pools