Children's Pool

The Children's Pool is a beach in La Jolla that is famous for seal sightings on sand and in the water. Its name is derived from the beach's original intent. In 1931 local philanthropist, Ellen Browning Scrips, had a seawall built to protect the area and allow kids to swim freely. Sand has since prevented it from becoming a recreational area, however, the seals love it. Some residents believe the seals should go and that the area should revert to its original purpose. In the meantime, the controversial seals remain and draw in tongs of visitors year-round. They are adorable.