Marine Street Beach, Surf beach in La Jolla, US.
Marine Street Beach is a public beach at the western end of Marine Street in La Jolla, San Diego, with Children's Pool Beach to the north and Windansea Beach to the south. Its surf is rough and not suitable for children, but the waves draw surfers and bodyboarders. Nearby kelp beds host marine life and make the area a popular dive spot.
The beach maintained its natural character during La Jolla's early development and became a center for local surf culture. This natural quality has remained largely unchanged over the decades, shaping the area for water sports enthusiasts.
Harbor seals haul out on the sand here, as at neighboring Children's Pool Beach, but at Marine Street they have not caused problems for swimmers. The beach's rough surf, noted as unsuitable for children, is what draws surfers and bodyboarders, while nearby kelp beds bring divers to the area.
Street parking is limited and arriving early is necessary to find a spot. There are no public restrooms or amenities directly at the beach, so come prepared.
Kelp beds just offshore draw divers as well as surfers, and harbour seals haul out on the sand like they do at neighbouring Children's Pool Beach, though here they have not caused problems for bathers. The beach sits at the western end of Marine Street, between Children's Pool to the north and Windansea to the south.
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