# 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.

Last updated 2026-10-28, from the newest confirmation among these places.

## Narrower lists

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

## Places

1. [Kellogg Park Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/kellogg-park-playground-la-jolla) (playground, La Jolla). An ocean-themed playground steps from the sand, for when small kids have had enough of the water.
2. [Ellen Browning Scripps Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/ellen-browning-scripps-park-la-jolla) (playground, La Jolla). A big lawn above the cove, made for running around and a picnic with the ocean right there.
3. [Bird Rock Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/bird-rock-park-la-jolla) (playground, La Jolla). Climb, slide, then run around on the grass. Short, simple and close to the water.
4. [La Jolla Shores Hotel](https://ourplayday.com/places/la-jolla-shores-hotel-la-jolla) (hotel, La Jolla). Right on the sand, with a kids' wading pool and a park next door.
5. [Villa La Jolla Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/villa-la-jolla-park-la-jolla) (playground, La Jolla). A tot area and bigger slides side by side, with open grass around them so siblings of different ages can split up.
6. [La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club](https://ourplayday.com/places/la-jolla-beach-tennis-club-la-jolla) (hotel, La Jolla). Your own stretch of private beach, and a kids' club for the ones old enough to join.
7. [Children's Pool Seal Viewpoint](https://ourplayday.com/places/children-s-pool-seal-viewpoint-la-jolla) (pool, La Jolla). Harbor seals on the beach below, watched from the walkway close enough to count them.
8. [Barbarella Restaurant & Bar](https://ourplayday.com/places/barbarella-restaurant-bar-la-jolla) (restaurant, La Jolla). Wood-fired pizza, and decorations that change with the season.
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 kids can actually get their hands on.
10. [Cheese Shop](https://ourplayday.com/places/cheese-shop-la-jolla) (restaurant, La Jolla). Grab a sandwich and a cookie to take down to the beach. Picnic sorted.
11. [Everyday California Sea Cave Kayak Tour](https://ourplayday.com/places/everyday-california-sea-cave-kayak-tour-la-jolla) (nature area, La Jolla). Paddle out to the sea caves with your kid in the boat, and watch for wildlife along the way.
12. [Jeffs' Beach Burgers](https://ourplayday.com/places/jeffs-beach-burgers-la-jolla) (restaurant, La Jolla). Quick burgers for right after the beach, sandy feet and all.
13. [Piatti La Jolla](https://ourplayday.com/places/piatti-la-jolla-la-jolla) (restaurant, La Jolla). Pizza or pasta to share, the safe order for picky eaters.
14. [Sunny Jim's Sea Cave](https://ourplayday.com/places/sunny-jim-s-sea-cave-la-jolla) (nature area, La Jolla). Your kid follows you down a tunnel to a lookout inside a sea cave.
15. [Surf Diva Kids and Teen Surf Camp](https://ourplayday.com/places/surf-diva-kids-and-teen-surf-camp-la-jolla) (attraction, La Jolla). A coached surf camp for kids and teens, where the goal is actually standing up.
16. [The Shores Restaurant](https://ourplayday.com/places/the-shores-restaurant-la-jolla) (restaurant, La Jolla). The dining room sits right on the beach, and kids can watch the waves from the table.

## 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/united-states/california/la-jolla