# Playgrounds and things to do with kids in La Jolla

Playgrounds, parks, museums and other things to do with kids in La Jolla. See which ones have a changing table, room for a stroller and what ages they suit before you go. 9 listed.

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

## The list

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. [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.
5. [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.
6. [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.
7. [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.
8. [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.
9. [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.

## Other lists for La Jolla

- [Restaurants](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/la-jolla/restaurants) (5)

## 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. Each listing carries the kid facts (high chairs, changing tables, kids' menus, wheelchair access) A list needs at least three places to exist.

Page: https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/la-jolla/playgrounds. All of La Jolla: https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/la-jolla