# Kid-friendly places in La Jolla

16 listed places in La Jolla: 9 playgrounds and things to do, 5 restaurants and 2 hotels. Each lists high chairs, changing tables, kids' menus and wheelchair access where known, with the source of every fact.

Last updated 2026-09-28, from the newest confirmation among these places.

## Narrower lists

- [Kid-friendly restaurants in La Jolla](https://ourplayday.com/places/in/la-jolla/restaurants) (5)
- [Playgrounds and things to do with kids in La Jolla](https://ourplayday.com/places/in/la-jolla/playgrounds) (9)
- [Free things to do with kids in La Jolla](https://ourplayday.com/places/in/la-jolla/free-to-visit) (5)

## Places

1. [Ellen Browning Scripps Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/ellen-browning-scripps-park-la-jolla) (playground, La Jolla). Kids can run on the grassy lawn and picnic near La Jolla Cove.
2. [Kellogg Park Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/kellogg-park-playground-la-jolla) (playground, La Jolla). An ocean-themed playground beside the sand gives small kids play space before or after the beach.
3. [Bird Rock Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/bird-rock-park-la-jolla) (playground, La Jolla). Kids can climb and slide, then run around the grass.
4. [Villa La Jolla Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/villa-la-jolla-park-la-jolla) (playground, La Jolla). Kids can pick the tot area or larger slides beside open grass.
5. [Children's Pool Seal Viewpoint](https://ourplayday.com/places/children-s-pool-seal-viewpoint-la-jolla) (pool, La Jolla). Kids can watch harbor seals from the walkway without approaching them.
6. [La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club](https://ourplayday.com/places/la-jolla-beach-tennis-club-la-jolla) (hotel, La Jolla). Kids can swim, use the private beach, and join the summer kids club if they meet the age rule.
7. [La Jolla Shores Hotel](https://ourplayday.com/places/la-jolla-shores-hotel-la-jolla) (hotel, La Jolla). Beachfront rooms, a kids' wading pool and easy access to Kellogg Park simplify a beach stay with kids.
8. [Barbarella Restaurant & Bar](https://ourplayday.com/places/barbarella-restaurant-bar-la-jolla) (restaurant, La Jolla). Kids can have wood-fired pizza beneath playful seasonal decorations.
9. [Birch Aquarium at Scripps](https://ourplayday.com/places/birch-aquarium-at-scripps-la-jolla) (aquarium, La Jolla). Penguins, living tide pools and ocean-science displays make a hands-on outing with kids.
10. [Cheese Shop](https://ourplayday.com/places/cheese-shop-la-jolla) (restaurant, La Jolla). Kids can take a sandwich and cookie to the beach for a picnic.
11. [Everyday California Sea Cave Kayak Tour](https://ourplayday.com/places/everyday-california-sea-cave-kayak-tour-la-jolla) (attraction, La Jolla). Kids can paddle with you to see wildlife near the La Jolla sea caves.
12. [Jeffs' Beach Burgers](https://ourplayday.com/places/jeffs-beach-burgers-la-jolla) (restaurant, La Jolla). Kids can get a quick burger after the beach.
13. [Piatti La Jolla](https://ourplayday.com/places/piatti-la-jolla-la-jolla) (restaurant, La Jolla). Kids can share pizza or pasta at a Shores-area Italian restaurant.
14. [Sunny Jim's Sea Cave](https://ourplayday.com/places/sunny-jim-s-sea-cave-la-jolla) (attraction, La Jolla). Kids can follow you down a tunnel to a sea cave viewpoint.
15. [Surf Diva Kids and Teen Surf Camp](https://ourplayday.com/places/surf-diva-kids-and-teen-surf-camp-la-jolla) (attraction, La Jolla). Kids can learn to surf at La Jolla Shores in a coached camp.
16. [The Shores Restaurant](https://ourplayday.com/places/the-shores-restaurant-la-jolla) (restaurant, La Jolla). Kids can eat with you while watching the waves from the beachfront dining room.

## About this list

Every place here is a listing on Play Day, and a place is listed only when something positive is known about it for kids. Any page linked above is also served as markdown by adding .md to its address.

Page: https://ourplayday.com/places/in/la-jolla