La Jolla Tides December 2026 | Tide Charts & Tables | CA

La Jolla Tide Chart for (Tue) December 1, 2026

Upgrade to view

Restricted days available with membership — details below.

La Jolla Tide Chart for (Wed) December 2, 2026

Upgrade to view

Restricted days available with membership — details below.

La Jolla Tide Chart for (Thu) December 3, 2026

Upgrade to view

Restricted days available with membership — details below.

La Jolla Tide Chart for (Fri) December 4, 2026

Upgrade to view

Restricted days available with membership — details below.

La Jolla Tide Chart for (Sat) December 5, 2026

Upgrade to view

Restricted days available with membership — details below.

La Jolla Tide Chart for (Sun) December 6, 2026

Upgrade to view

Restricted days available with membership — details below.

La Jolla Tide Chart for (Mon) December 7, 2026

Upgrade to view

Restricted days available with membership — details below.

La Jolla Tide Chart for (Tue) December 8, 2026

Upgrade to view

Restricted days available with membership — details below.

La Jolla Tide Chart for (Wed) December 9, 2026

Upgrade to view

Restricted days available with membership — details below.

La Jolla Tide Chart for (Thu) December 10, 2026

Upgrade to view

Restricted days available with membership — details below.

La Jolla Tide Chart for (Fri) December 11, 2026

Upgrade to view

Restricted days available with membership — details below.

La Jolla Tide Chart for (Sat) December 12, 2026

Upgrade to view

Restricted days available with membership — details below.

La Jolla Tide Chart for (Sun) December 13, 2026

Upgrade to view

Restricted days available with membership — details below.

La Jolla Tide Chart for (Mon) December 14, 2026

Upgrade to view

Restricted days available with membership — details below.

La Jolla Tide Chart for (Tue) December 15, 2026

Upgrade to view

Restricted days available with membership — details below.

La Jolla Tide Chart for (Wed) December 16, 2026

Upgrade to view

Restricted days available with membership — details below.

La Jolla Tide Chart for (Thu) December 17, 2026

Upgrade to view

Restricted days available with membership — details below.

La Jolla Tide Chart for (Fri) December 18, 2026

Upgrade to view

Restricted days available with membership — details below.

La Jolla Tide Chart for (Sat) December 19, 2026

Upgrade to view

Restricted days available with membership — details below.

La Jolla Tide Chart for (Sun) December 20, 2026

Upgrade to view

Restricted days available with membership — details below.

La Jolla Tide Chart for (Mon) December 21, 2026

Upgrade to view

Restricted days available with membership — details below.

La Jolla Tide Chart for (Tue) December 22, 2026

Upgrade to view

Restricted days available with membership — details below.

La Jolla Tide Chart for (Wed) December 23, 2026

Upgrade to view

Restricted days available with membership — details below.

La Jolla Tide Chart for (Thu) December 24, 2026

Upgrade to view

Restricted days available with membership — details below.

La Jolla Tide Chart for (Fri) December 25, 2026

Upgrade to view

Restricted days available with membership — details below.

La Jolla Tide Chart for (Sat) December 26, 2026

Upgrade to view

Restricted days available with membership — details below.

La Jolla Tide Chart for (Sun) December 27, 2026

Upgrade to view

Restricted days available with membership — details below.

La Jolla Tide Chart for (Mon) December 28, 2026

Upgrade to view

Restricted days available with membership — details below.

La Jolla Tide Chart for (Tue) December 29, 2026

Upgrade to view

Restricted days available with membership — details below.

La Jolla Tide Chart for (Wed) December 30, 2026

Upgrade to view

Restricted days available with membership — details below.

La Jolla Tide Chart for (Thu) December 31, 2026

Upgrade to view

Restricted days available with membership — details below.

La Jolla Tide Calendar | December 2026

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
 
Upgrade to view tide chart
Upgrade to view tide chart
Upgrade to view tide chart
Upgrade to view tide chart
Upgrade to view tide chart
Upgrade to view tide chart
Upgrade to view tide chart
Upgrade to view tide chart
Upgrade to view tide chart
Upgrade to view tide chart
Upgrade to view tide chart
Upgrade to view tide chart
Upgrade to view tide chart
Upgrade to view tide chart
Upgrade to view tide chart
Upgrade to view tide chart
Upgrade to view tide chart
Upgrade to view tide chart
Upgrade to view tide chart
Upgrade to view tide chart
Upgrade to view tide chart
Upgrade to view tide chart
Upgrade to view tide chart
Upgrade to view tide chart
Upgrade to view tide chart
Upgrade to view tide chart
Upgrade to view tide chart
Upgrade to view tide chart
Upgrade to view tide chart
Upgrade to view tide chart
Upgrade to view tide chart
 

Restricted days available with membership — details below


La Jolla Tide Table for December 2026

View tide tables in a column-row format below, with a "diff" column to spot large tide height swings—great for anglers. Scroll down for a textual format, ideal for reading or sharing.

- diff Tides diff Tides diff Tides diff Tides diff Sun Moon
12/1 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/2 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/3 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/4 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/5 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/6 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/7 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/8 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/9 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/10 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/11 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/12 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/13 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/14 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/15 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/16 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/17 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/18 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/19 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/20 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/21 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/22 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/23 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/24 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/25 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/26 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/27 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/28 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/29 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/30 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/31 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM N/A 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11

La Jolla Textual Tide Table for December 2026


Dec 1st (Tue)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 2nd (Wed)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 3rd (Thu)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 4th (Fri)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 5th (Sat)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 6th (Sun)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 7th (Mon)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 8th (Tue)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 9th (Wed)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 10th (Thu)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 11th (Fri)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 12th (Sat)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 13th (Sun)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 14th (Mon)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 15th (Tue)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 16th (Wed)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 17th (Thu)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 18th (Fri)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 19th (Sat)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 20th (Sun)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 21st (Mon)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 22nd (Tue)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 23rd (Wed)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 24th (Thu)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 25th (Fri)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 26th (Sat)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 27th (Sun)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 28th (Mon)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 29th (Tue)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 30th (Wed)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 31st (Thu)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"

Restricted days available with membership — details below.


California Tides Map

Tides map. Large blue pin with white center = this station. Small blue pin = other tide stations. Red pins = tidepools covered by this tide station.

Prev
Next

Tides.net Members Access | Signup | Login

Chris and Susie, founders of Tides.net since 2002

Tides.net is run by a couple (Chris & Susie) since 2002. Our focus is on coastal users / planners who want fast, clean tide charts and tables for planning and documenting. Sign up for unrestricted tide charts / tables and an ad-free experience. — perfect for frequent beachgoers, anglers, shellfishing, boaters, ecologists, surfers, photographers, and families planning coastal trips and especially for tidepooling.

Sign Up Now

NOAA/NWS Forecast for La Jolla

Last updated: June 22, 2026, 12:07 AM

Marine Forecast (PZZ740)

PZZ740-220830-
Coastal Waters from San Mateo Point to the Mexican Border and out
to 10 nm-
1216 PM PDT Sun Jun 21 2026

.TONIGHT...Wind NW 10 kt this evening...becoming variable less
than 10 kt. Seas 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 3 ft at 5 seconds and SW
3 ft at 15 seconds.
.MON...Wind NW 10 kt. Seas 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 3 ft at 5 seconds
and SW 3 ft at 14 seconds.
.MON NIGHT...Wind W 10 kt in the evening...becoming variable less
than 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 2 ft at 5 seconds and
SW 3 ft at 15 seconds.
.TUE...Wind W 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 2 ft at
4 seconds and SW 3 ft at 16 seconds.
.TUE NIGHT...Wind NW 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 2 ft
at 4 seconds and SW 3 ft at 16 seconds.
.WED...Wind variable less than 10 kt...becoming W 10 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: NW 2 ft at 4 seconds and
SW 3 ft at 18 seconds.
.WED NIGHT...Wind NW 10 kt in the evening... becoming variable
less than 10 kt. Seas 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 3 ft at 4 seconds and
SW 3 ft at 17 seconds.
.THU...Wind variable less than 10 kt...becoming W 10 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 4 ft. Wave Detail: NW 3 ft at 4 seconds and SW
3 ft at 16 seconds.
.THU NIGHT...Wind NW 10 kt in the evening... becoming variable
less than 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 2 ft at 4 seconds
and SW 3 ft at 15 seconds.
.FRI...Wind variable less than 10 kt...becoming W 10 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 2 ft at 4 seconds and
SW 3 ft at 15 seconds.
.FRI NIGHT...Wind variable less than 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave
Detail: W 3 ft at 5 seconds and SW 3 ft at 14 seconds.

$$

Land Forecast (CAZ043)

TONIGHT: Partly cloudy this evening...becoming mostly cloudy. Lows 55 to 61. Areas of winds west 10 mph this evening becoming light.

MONDAY: Mostly cloudy in the morning...becoming partly cloudy. Highs 68 to 73 near the coast to 72 to 76 inland. Areas of winds west to 10 mph.

MONDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy in the evening...becoming cloudy overnight with patchy fog. Lows 57 to 63. Areas of winds west to 10 mph in the evening becoming light.

TUESDAY: Cloudy in the morning...becoming partly cloudy. Patchy fog in the morning. Highs 71 to 74 near the coast to 75 to 79 inland. Areas of winds west to 10 mph.

TUESDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy in the evening...becoming cloudy overnight with patchy fog. Lows 60 to 66. Areas of winds west 10 mph in the evening becoming light.

WEDNESDAY: Cloudy in the morning...becoming partly cloudy. Patchy fog in the morning. Highs 72 to 77 near the coast to 76 to 81 inland.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy. Lows 59 to 65.

THURSDAY: Mostly cloudy in the morning...becoming partly cloudy. Highs 70 to 75 near the coast to 75 to 79 inland.

THURSDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear in the evening...becoming partly cloudy. Lows 56 to 64.

FRIDAY: Mostly cloudy in the morning...becoming partly cloudy. Highs 70 to 75 near the coast to 75 to 78 inland.

FRIDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear in the evening...becoming partly cloudy. Lows 56 to 63.

SATURDAY: Mostly cloudy in the morning...becoming partly cloudy. Highs 68 to 73 near the coast to 73 to 76 inland.

SATURDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy in the evening...becoming mostly cloudy. Lows 57 to 64.

SUNDAY: Mostly cloudy in the morning...becoming partly cloudy. Highs 68 to 73.

Last updated: June 22, 2026, 12:07 AM

Cardiff State Beach (San Elijo Lagoon) (Tide Pool)

Near Encinitas north of San Diego (about 30 minutes from downtown), Cardiff State Beach and adjacent San Elijo Lagoon outlet expose rocky reefs and tidal flats at low tide with anemones, crabs, small fish, barnacles, and occasional sea stars. The calm lagoon influence makes it gentle for families; combine with birdwatching or camping at nearby San Elijo State Beach. Easy access with parking and facilities - great for relaxed, educational outings.

Dike Rock (La Jolla) (Tide Pool)

Just south of Scripps Pier in La Jolla near San Diego, Dike Rock is renowned for some of Southern California's richest and most diverse tide pools, often with octopuses, sea hares, nudibranchs, sea stars, urchins, anemones, and small fish visible at low tide. Highly accessible from the beach with nearby parking; a favorite for photographers and experienced explorers - combine with La Jolla Cove for extended viewing. Protected area; minus tides reveal the best.

La Jolla (Guide)

La Jolla on the California Pacific coast is famous for excellent tide pooling during minus low tides best 1 to 2 hours before low especially at Dike Rock La Jolla Cove and Shell Beach. Snorkeling and kayaking are popular in the protected cove while kelp beds hold calico bass sheephead and other rockfish when moving water stirs bait. Check current CDFW regulations before heading out.

Boating and kayaking give access to nearshore waters but strong rip currents and slippery rocks are common at low tide. Always confirm current marine conditions in the NOAA NWS Forecast section displayed above.

Popular surf breaks and the scenic coastline offer excellent walking beachcombing and wildlife viewing with low tides revealing abundant tide pools and more shoreline.

La Jolla Cove (Tide Pool)

In the heart of La Jolla near San Diego, La Jolla Cove and its surrounding rocky shores (including La Jolla Shores and Dike Rock areas) are among California's most popular and accessible tidepool destinations - beloved for clear waters and abundant marine life. At low tide, the flat rock benches and pools reveal sea anemones, colorful sea stars, hermit crabs, urchins, mussels, octopuses, nudibranchs, small fish like sculpins, and frequent sea lion sightings nearby. Extremely family-friendly with easy access from beaches/parks, nearby amenities (restaurants, shops), and calm protected waters; one of the best spots for beginners and kids to explore safely. Arrive early during minus tides for crowds - wear water shoes for slippery rocks and respect the ecological reserve rules.

Shell Beach (La Jolla) (Tide Pool)

In La Jolla near San Diego (adjacent to the Children's Pool), Shell Beach's northern rocky shoreline features excellent tide pools with sea anemones, crabs, sea hares, small fish, urchins, and barnacles at low tide. Very accessible and family-oriented with nearby parks, seals, and calm waters; one of the most popular spots in San Diego for safe, urban tidepooling.

Swamis Beach (Tide Pool)

In Encinitas north of San Diego, Swami's Beach and its offshore reef create diverse tide pools at low tide with sea stars, anemones, urchins, crabs, nudibranchs, and small fish. Popular surf spot with rocky points; family-friendly with parking and trails - great for combining low-tide exploration with beach time.

California State Parks

California State Parks and beaches with coastal camping, reservations, day use fees, and famous tidepool locations

CDFW

California Department of Fish and Wildlife with current fishing regulations seasons bag size limits and area specific rules