Play Day

Kid-friendly places in La Jolla

16 places: 9 playgrounds and things to do, 5 restaurants and 2 hotels.

Ellen Browning Scripps Park

Kids can run on the grassy lawn and picnic near La Jolla Cove.

Kellogg Park Playground

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

Open until 10:00 pm
Bird Rock Park

Kids can climb and slide, then run around the grass.

Villa La Jolla Park

Kids can pick the tot area or larger slides beside open grass.

Children's Pool Seal Viewpoint

Kids can watch harbor seals from the walkway without approaching them.

La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club

Kids can swim, use the private beach, and join the summer kids club if they meet the age rule.

La Jolla Shores Hotel

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

Barbarella Restaurant & Bar

Kids can have wood-fired pizza beneath playful seasonal decorations.

Birch Aquarium at Scripps

Penguins, living tide pools and ocean-science displays make a hands-on outing with kids.

Cheese Shop

Kids can take a sandwich and cookie to the beach for a picnic.

Everyday California Sea Cave Kayak Tour

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

Jeffs' Beach Burgers

Kids can get a quick burger after the beach.

Piatti La Jolla

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

Sunny Jim's Sea Cave

Kids can follow you down a tunnel to a sea cave viewpoint.

Surf Diva Kids and Teen Surf Camp

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

The Shores Restaurant

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

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