Birch Aquarium at Scripps

An ocean-themed playground beside the sand gives small kids play space before or after the beach.

Kids can eat with you while watching the waves from the beachfront dining room.

Kids can paddle with you to see wildlife near the La Jolla sea caves.

Beachfront rooms, a kids' wading pool and easy access to Kellogg Park simplify a beach stay with kids.

Kids can share pizza or pasta at a Shores-area Italian restaurant.

Kids can learn to surf at La Jolla Shores in a coached camp.