![]() ![]() Birch Aquarium at Scripps She sees Sea Hares down by the sea shore!įor something more organized, Birch Aquarium offers guided visits to La Jolla tide pool to learn how these amazing habitats and their inhabitants truly survive “between a rock and a hard place. Hidden in the hard sedimentary rock are old fossils shells, and during low tide, you have a good chance of seeing sea hares, brittle stars and octopuses. Once you’re on the beach, walk north to the rocky areas. North on Pacific Coast Highway from Cardiff State Beach is Swami’s. Swami’s, Encinitas Swami’s Tidepools – Encinitas To get to the tide pools walk north along the beach from the parking area west of La Jolla Boulevard at the north end of Pacific Beach. This is a surfing-only beach that’s also popular with biology students. This is where the tide pools begin, and the best time. This beach is also home to Seal Rock Reserve, where you can watch seals and sea lions playing and sunning themselves. After parking, proceed to the right side of the beach, which is where you will be starting the walk from. It is at the south end of Ellen Browning Scripps Park in La Jolla at the bottom of the small cement stairway. ![]() You can also check out their permanent tide pool outside on the patio. Birch will also be going to False Point and Hospital Point. On November 11, they will be exploring Dike Park. Minus tide is the best time to see the tide pool here. Starting November 11 and running through February, you can explore along with aquarium naturalists the many tide pools around San Diego. These tide pools offers some of San Diego’s best protected examples of periwinkle snails, tiny crabs and other unique organisms. Walk down the scenic path where land and sea meet to a large rocky area. Here are a few suggestions to get you started: Cabrillo National Monument The Intertidal Area – Cabrillo National Monument Before you visit, check the surf report to make sure it’s low or minus tide, so the tide pools are out in the open. Now teenagers, they still love to go, so this activity is good for nature-lovers of all ages.įall kicks-off the best viewing season and runs through winter. Their favorite discoveries: The slimy looking sea cucumbers and prickly sea urchins. When my own kids were very young, exploring the tide pools was one of our favorite weekend adventures. And that’s just what’s visible to the naked eye. It all happens when the tide rolls out – shallow pools form around the rocks and become a home to tiny octopuses, colorful sea stars, hardy Hermit crabs and other remarkable critters. There’s no telling what tiny creatures you’ll encounter in these incredible little ecosystems teeming with life along San Diego’s shoreline. In the fall, the weather is still warm enough to hit the surf, and even better, a great time to discover the secret world of tide pools. You can park for free outside the parking gate or you can pay a fee when you park at the visitor's center.Mild ocean breezes and rolling waves are always in season at San Diego beaches. There are a couple of parking options at the Point Loma tide pools. Another bonus of visiting in wintertime is that there will usually be a park ranger or volunteer on hand to not only answer any questions you might have but they can also point out tide pool life forms. If you come during summer months, the low tides don’t often happen until the middle of the night. That’s when low tides, which are optimum for viewing sea life, take place during daylight hours. Make sure to dress appropriately and be careful walking as the rocks can be slippery.Īn ideal time to visit these San Diego tide pools is during winter. Park rangers can be seen patrolling the tide pool areas on a regular basis so be sure to respect the area! Since you’re visiting an ocean tidal space, there’s a very good chance that you’ll get wet. Plus, a lot of the animals are extremely sensitive and should not be touched, only looked at. It’s important to remember that these ecosystems are incredibly fragile. Photo taken at California Tide Pool by Jes T. Enjoy everything from sea anemones and sea cucumbers to starfish, crabs, and sea urchins. Planning a trip to San Diego Foursquare can help you find the best places to go to. Discover a wide array of sea creatures at spectacular San Diego tide pools that are located at Point Loma inside Cabrillo National Park. Saturday Where: Birch Aquarium at Scripps, 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla Tickets: 15 for ages 2 and up 12 for members Phone: You must RSVP to.
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