Overview of Children's Pool Beach

Children's Pool Beach

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Children's Pool Beach, also known as Casa, has a very easy entry to some spectacular diving. The local Sea Lion population sometimes uses the beach for sunning during the Winter months, but during the Summer, you might just have the whole beach to yourself!

Directions: 500 yards South of La Jolla Cove. (See driving directions for La Jolla Cove)

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11/10/2007 John Leek (Avg: 4.28 Review) - This unique place is protected by a sea wall that allows you to put on fins in a pool, then slip into a gentle rip that helps you swim out. A big reef goes out behind the seawall. You don't want to be on it, but beside it where overhangs and crevasses hold all sorts of animals. Basically, straight West. Returning, stay close to the end of the seawall and a wave will gently fling you into the pool. Seals will also play with you. There is a lifeguard station, rest rooms, shower, and stairs.

10/06/2004 James Sperling (Avg: 4.67 Review) - Well, this site is open now. One warning watch out for the old guy who has appointed himself protector of the Pacific Ocean seal population. This was an AWESOME night dive!!!! I went lobster diving but only caught one. I saw more on this shore dive than any other night shore dive I've done to date. We swam out around the back side of the wall and the reef structure was awesome. After dropping to about 23 feet toured through the reef and saw a couple of blue colored eels, tons of large giribaldi, sheephead, small lobsters everywhere, and a large dead seal which was pretty spooky since I'm not one for diving with a plentiful amount of shark food. If conditions are flat, this is an excellent place to go!!!! Hope to see ya there!

11/02/2001 Dwight (Avg: 3.13 Review) - This is a fun spot to snorkel for lobster at low tide during calm conditions. It is a good dive spot during calm conditions. 10 to 15 ft. vis would be a good day. Easy entry when calm and there are showers right there. Parking is limited but good during off hours.


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San Diego Lifeguard Site -- Complete information about Children's Pool

 

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Overview at Children's Pool Beach 

The entry could not be easier. Take your time to find a safe channel to get you through the rocks. This site should not be attempted during rough weather.
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Overview at Children's Pool Beach 

A little farther to the right you'll see more of the cove, and the start of Seal Rock.
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A bit farther to the right, Seal Rock covered with its inhabitants!
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This is a beautiful area. The point can be also accessed from the next site, South Casa.

Last Verification: July, 2001  

 

Diver Averages for  Children's Pool Beach  (1=worst, 5=best)


Average Site Condition
Ease of Shore Entry:  3.67
Bottom Conditions:  4.00
Reef Conditions:  4.33
Animal Life:  4.00
Plant Life:  4.00
Facilities:  4.33
Solitude:  3.33
Roads:  4.67
*Site Average:  4.03
   

Average Enjoyment Level
Snorkel:  4.67
Beginner Scuba:  4.00
Intermediate Scuba:  4.00
Advanced Scuba:  4.33
Night diving Scuba:  4.00

Number of reviews for this site: 3

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