Last week, we took our family honeymoon to San Diego. We had a lot of fun & I plan on posting in more detail about all of the places we went but for now I had to share some pictures from our quick trip to La Jolla Children’s Pool!
The Children’s Pool is an area of beach that was originally designed to be a safer swimming spot for children, since it’s partially covered by a sea wall. However, some seals had a totally different idea & this place is now home to hundreds of seals! We walked along the seawall {it has guardrails} &I was able to get some great photos of the ocean while standing right on top of it. It was pretty amazing.


Even from the parking lot, we could see that there were definitely some seals on the beach! All of those little black dots right next to the ocean are seals- there were dozens of them!

We decided to go on the seawall for a closer look- these guys are so cute! We watched them for awhile & while most of them were sleeping, some of them were being silly & playing with each other.



If you’re ever near La Jolla or thinking about beautiful places to go, be sure to check out the La Jolla Children’s Pool! The seals are there year-round &it’s so fun to watch them- plus the view is amazing!


Dee says
WOW!!! How awesome is that to see?!? I can’t wait to hear more about your trip!
Marina says
That is so neat! I have to add La Jolla Children’s Pool to my travel bucket list now!!
Alison says
Gorgeous photos! Love that last one. Now I want to go seal watching one day!
Sara Phillips says
What a gorgeous view of the ocean! And those seals! LOVE them!
Can you still play on the beach with the seals there?
Shell says
There’s conflicting info on that. The internet says yes, but that it’s discouraged since they could have diseases, there’s waste, etc. but that it’s allowed- but when we were there it was roped off. That could just be because it was sunset & the lifeguard was off duty, though.
Sara Phillips says
Interesting, thanks!
Carolyn G says
How cool! I love this.
Onica {MommyFactor} says
Oh that beach is so pretty. How great to get to see seals in real life.
Anne - Mommy Has to Work says
Absolutely beautiful!!
Elizabeth A. says
Wow that is a lot of seals! What a cool site to see!
Kathy says
I love it. Currently the seals are my son’s favorite things to see at the zoo.
Jennifer @ Mom Spotted says
Wow! What a stunningly beautiful spot! So stunning!
posh says
San Diego is amazing!
Marcie W. says
What an awesome find and San Diego is such a gorgeous city. I’m happy you all were able to enjoy such a cool spot.
Stephanie says
I totally love that you can watch them! I would love to visit this spot one day, so neat!
Anne-Marie @ This Mama Cooks! says
I remember when there were NO seals there, just kids. Wonder if they should change the name! 😉
Katy says
Beautiful photos. I would love to see the seals.
Katy Rawson says
Awesome pictures! My daughter would so love seeing all those seals. We’re going to have to go.
Danielle H says
That’s so cool! Can’t wait to see more pictures from your trip!
Jennifer @ The Quirky Momma says
Oh my gosh, what an amazing photo and what an experience.
Kasandria Reasoner says
Wow! Those sun on the water shots are beautiful!
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Jenn- The Rebel Chick says
Wow these are stunning shots!
Kelly @ A Girl Worth Saving says
Gorgeous! I have yet to visit a place that where you could see so many seals lying about.
LyndaS says
How great to be able to see them like that.
Jennifer says
Wow simply stunning.
Leilani says
Great photos! I love the one of the seals.
Angela says
These photos are truly fabulous!
Stefanie says
That’s so cool!! Great pictures.
Robin Gagnon {Mom Foodie} says
Wow, this is a fantastic spot. I would love to check that out.
Tiff @ Babes and Kids says
What beautiful pictures! I love all of the seals chilling on the beach.
Sheri says
That is incredible. What a great opportunity.
Colleen says
Beautiful photos and so cool about the seals.
Elaina- A Time Out for Mommy says
Great photos! Looks so peaceful!
Tricia Nightowlmama says
such gorgeous photos thanks you for sharing
courtney says
Gorgeous pictures!
Ty @ Mama of 3 Munchkins says
Those are some gorgeous photos!
Penelope says
How beautiful!
Kayla Aimee says
Those pictures are beautiful! I love them!
Marla Zickefoose says
Beautiful pictures of the water and the seals look so silly sleeping !
Kathleen says
How beautiful. Looks like an amazing experience!
Kelley says
Holy smokes that looks awesome! I would love to see them that close!
Lolo says
We are going to have to check out that spot the next time we are in San Diego!