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La Jolla Shores

In north La Jolla, this beach has some of the gentlest waves of any beach in San Diego. The beach is notable for being near the Scripps Institution of Oceanography campus and it contains the Scripps Pier. This is one of the only beach boat launching areas in La Jolla, so it's a popular spot for kayaking and surfing.

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Shores Restaurant
Offering seasonal cuisine, oceanfront views and a great selection of wines. Delicious American comfort food.
Daily 9AM-8PM
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Caroline's Seaside Cafe
Casual cafe situated right next to the beach on the UCSD-SIO campus. The cafe serves breakfast items including eggs, pancakes and lunch items including sandwiches and burgers. Seated is first-come-first-served casual setting (so no waiters only servers). Parking is limited and may need a UCSD parking pass on weekdays, however, 2-hr street parking is available.
8AM-3PM
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The Marine Room
Fine dining establishment right by the water, it also serves as an event venue for private events and more. Connected to the La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club, Inc. Since 1941.
Wed-Sun 4:30-9PM, closed Mon Tue
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Birch Aquarium at Scripps
The public center for the renowned Scripps Institution of Oceanography (of University of California, San Diego), this aquarium has many fantastic exhibits, with oceanic species from all over the Pacific Ocean displayed, as well as sharks, a tide pool, a large kelp tank, and a coral reef (with actual living coral). The museum also has some spectacular views of the ocean and La Jolla as well as some nifty tide pools where you can touch tide-pool animals.
Daily 9AM-5PM$17 adults, $14 teens, $13 seniors, $12.50 children, $12 students, free for children age 2 and under