La Jolla’s coastline is being conquered. Its colonizers have made their home in the seaside neighborhood’s rocks, terraces, beaches and caves. They make their presence known by barking and ...

Federal law says to stay at least 50 yards away from sea lions, but since the beaches in La Jolla Cove are so small, experts advise a distance of 20 to 30 feet, a guideline that goes largely unheeded.

These California beaches, including the Santa Monica Pier and Mother's Beach in Marina del Rey, received the poorest water quality grades from Heal the Bay.

People play on the beach at La Jolla Cove in San Diego on Jul. 25, 2015. The beach ranked No. 4 on Trip Advisor's best beaches 2025 list.

Next meeting: La Jolla Parks & Beaches next meets at 4 p.m. Monday, July 22, at the La Jolla/Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. Learn more at lajollaparksbeaches.org. ...

Many beaches in this area are not accessible to the public when Pacific Coast Highway is closed, which has happened frequently in recent months, due to the fire, rain and mudslides.

Federal law says to stay at least 50 yards away from sea lions, but since the beaches in La Jolla Cove are so small, experts advise a distance of 20 to 30 feet, a guideline that goes largely unheeded.