Been here many times over the years. It's perfect to just sit and relax to talk all the views in. The grass is comfortable enough to lay on or bring a lawn chair or blanket. There are a few tables and benches available but they do tend to get full especially on the weekends or during sunset. Parking is scarce to plan ahead. Wedding ceremonies are held here as well as large events such as marathons. If you plan to visit, be sure to check out scheduled events because parking becomes even more difficult during peak times. Always worth the price of admission though. Nothing beats the sounds of the crashing waves and the smell of seals. Cormorants are beautiful too be on the lookout for them cause they like to poop everywhere! read more

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Free Sunday summer concerts next to ocean are always fun! San Diego summers. Uh, I mean La Jolla summers. read more

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With the walk all nf the cove you have the long walks down the co e and the parking lots that take you over to the many of the cove resorts and the Hotels you may find over along the coast. For the many parks that are along the coast. With the many historical locations that have been the centers of the many areas of San Diego Travel to the area of Lajolla many years that are here in San Diego and the coastal areas for the day out is that you can enjoy the many places of history for the Ellen Browning Scripps Park the park has been one of the car shows and high end expensive cars of Lajolla . Travel by bus into the city you can see the many art and the designer studios that lead you over to the parks and the three mile cove walk. Ellen Browning is located on the hillside of the mountain and the overhang of the cove you can see the many historical buildings and some that are older of the city. For the park it has so many areas of the grass and the trees that spread at different areas with the wide areS of the with the school groups that have come to the park with a local bridge group that is located near by . The Ellen Browning Park is a registered state park through the station and w of Washington DC when you have state parks that are over 300 years with the finds of historical locations and objects that may have been found. Ellen Browning park gives you the wide look of the coast and the looks of the stations and seals that come to birth . With the bottom line is that the Ellen Browning State Park is one of the many that is of the past history to when the city of San Diego and the Seaport. read more

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The Ellen Browning Scipps Park is beautiful! Parking is relatively difficult, but totally worth it! Ellen Browning Scripps Park has a lot of grassy areas and trees in the middle of the park. You'll also find a lot of spots with benches throughout the park. There are a few open areas where you can setup picnics too! There are a lot of seagulls in the area, so be careful! Along the park, there are outstanding walking paths that overlook the ocean. You'll see Seals and Sea Lions! There are so many scattered throughout the area! There are plenty of shopping areas near Ellen Browning Scripps Park and restaurants! If you're visiting La Jolla, I'd highly recommend stopping by Ellen Browning Scripps Park! We had such a wonderful experience, just hanging out on the bench overlooking the ocean! read more

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We attended for the SECOND YEAR IN A ROW, the La Jolla Concours D'Elegance!!! It was wonderful from start to finish!!! We started off again with breakfast at Harry's Coffee Shop, but this time we took a LYFT, there and back. It was much better than trying to find a valet stand close to the entrance!!! I walked 3/4 of a mile, seeing all sorts of historic, old valuable automobiles!!! Rolls Royces, Bentleys, Ferraris, Mercedes AND MORE. EVEN A CLASSIC BRONCO!!! It was a cool, OVERCAST DAY. We got a brief air show, including a COAST GUARD HELICOPTER. We even saw a yacht in the ocean. When we left, I needed the assistance of a GOLF CART to get to the top of the hill, and I asked a certain female in charge at the front. SHE TOOK MATTERS IN HAND, and walking up and down found one for me. THIS WAS A GODSEND!!! For someone who has a disability and a walker, AND MORE GOING ON!!! read more

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I used to come down here all of the time when I was going to UCSD. These days, I find myself here because this park has been the venue for the La Jolla Half Marathon. While it's a very beautiful park with a great view of the cove and the Pacific Ocean, parking around the area can be challenging to find! The surrounding streets are also rather narrow and there's almost always a ton of foot and vehicular traffic. read more

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What better way to mark my 800th review than to write about one of my favorite parks -- Ellen Browning Scripps Park in La Jolla CA. It is small, but its nearly 6 acres of open green space at the rocky beach edge is magical. Located along Coast Blvd at the base of Girard Avenue, adjacent to La Jolla Cove, this is one of the most beautiful parks in La Jolla ... and all of San Diego. I've come here for over 50 years, first as a tourist and now as a resident for the last two decades. It is a perfect place for picnicing on the grassy open space, sitting and reading, and generally enjoying the view and sea life on the rocks. My wife and I enjoy strolling along the coast walk here, stopping to take in the views. Scripps Park is one of the best places to watch sunset ... or King Tide or the fury of a Pacific storm. The park is also a popular place for weddings and large family gatherings. A noteworthy Scripps Park feature are its Monterey Cypress trees, which were planted here when this was La Jolla Park over a century ago. One of the largest of them was "The Lorax" tree, so named because it inspired the Dr. Seuss' book. Sadly, we saw its grounded mass after it fell down in 2019. What a loss. Finally, you'll notice three gazebo-looking structures along the coast walk. These are La Jolla's famous belvederes -- structures built originally in the late 1890s or early 1900s to provide semi-sheltered places for enjoying the park and ocean ... or just sitting and reading, which we like to do. read more

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Ellen Browning Scripps Park is a beautiful place with absolutely shit parking, which I will complain about in an attempt to be helpful before praising the park's many immediately observable merits. You can walk here from just about any part of downtown La Jolla, but good luck finding parking. Street parking is scarce, and both my in-laws and I ended up in some scammy garage with a $40 flat rate they didn't advertise until you were pulling your ticket. I got out and tried my luck in a jammed lane of cars waiting for the twenty or so spots lining the park to open up. I eventually got one of these spots after watching some guy sit in the driver's seat of his car for fifteen fucking minutes before vacating, never once looking up to see if anyone was maybe waiting for him in this nightmare free-for-all. Anyway. The park is, like I said, a beautiful place. It's huge and green, and it overlooks not just the cove but an actual covey (herd/raft, rather) of sea lions. There's a long cliffside walkway where you can take in the views, with a good number of benches if you need a rest. Plenty of space for a kid to run around, though that doesn't matter if he gets fixated on one of the vendors selling beach jewelry and demands a necklace you won't buy for him (I did have limited success interesting him in a particularly cool tree). I enjoyed my time here as a tourist and am sure I'd be dependent on it if I lived in the neighborhood. This is a tremendous park, a must-visit when you're in La Jolla. read more

A really nice ocean park, overlooking the bluffs of La Jolla, with some picnic tables. It has a lot of bald spots, but also large areas of lush, green grass with a few trees. There are also bench facing the ocean on the walkway surrounding the park. Nice to have this public open space on such valuable land. And it's close enough to the cove to hear the sea lions roaring. read more

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9-29-2021 After breakfast we drove and parked along this park. We were in search of baby seal sightings. Walk through the impressive picture worthy gnarled and twisted trees as if a giant decided to do some creative bonsai pruning with them. We never found Dr. Seuss' Lorax tree although it's supposed to be here. Come to see the baby seals. They are fearless of the perilous wave action and sound like gremlins. So endearing. read more

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Ellen Browning Scripps Park is better known as the green space that is adjacent to La Jolla Cove. Parking is first come, first serve in the limited curbside spots along Coast Blvd and neighboring side streets. The area is popular for artists, picnics, outdoor exercise classes, and other leisurely activities. At various times of the year, there will be charity events (e.g. Concours d'Elegance, walk-a-thons) that will use the park as a base or station. I took some time on a recent weekend to wander the premises and enjoy the views of the ocean. You get the natural breezes and odors coming off the water. The latter can be quite repugnant during certain months when the bird guano accumulates too much without being washed away. The stench can have an adverse effect on customers dining al fresco at the restaurants near the cove. There has been ongoing construction to upgrade the lifeguard station in one of the areas where scuba divers and swimmers can enter the water. The green screen fencing looks unsightly but over the long term, the capital improvements will be worth the time and money spent. If you are an out-of-town visitor, this park and the cove should be on the list of destinations to visit while in San Diego. read more

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Sunset or sunrise. Morning, noon, midday or evening dusk. Rain, gray day or sunshine. There is no wrong time to visit this simplistic ethereal park. Every visitor and local should pay their respects. One of the top five parks in San Diego. Spacious green land mass good for volleyball, soccer, picnic, naps, holding hands, spending time with nature, reading, photographs, kiss and make-up, or get hitched. Functional parks along on an authentic coast line rarely exist. Beach waves, the aroma of salt, or seal, or wind may caress the nostrils. Do you know who Ellen is? She's considered the dreamer of plants throughout San Diego county. Therefore this park has interesting tree formations that do provide shade, first come first served. The only thing you would need when you visit this park and it's surrounding area are: 1. An optimistic attitude; 2. A zest for life; 3. Cash and a card, the ice cream man takes cash I bring my hotspot, tent, laptop, and vibrations and dig the day here. Parking can be a challenge. Not a big deal because the area is surrounded by beauty, shops and restaurants within blocks of any direction. No kid apparatus', very few benches and toilets are 10-15 minute walk aaargh! read more

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Beautiful park along the coast, great place to see wildlife. We saw tons of sea lions, seals, seagulls and pelicans. You can walk down steps to get closer to the sea lions and seals. It was fun seeing them up close and personal, observing them interact and move around. Shell beach is only a 3 min walk away, and Children's Pool is only a 6 min walk away. I recommend checking out both. There's plenty of street parking, and lots restaurants and art galleries nearby. read more

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Wow! Scripps Park is located on the cliffs of the LA Jolla coast and is quite possibly the nicest park ever. read more

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On my most recent trip to San Diego, I spent a good portion of a day in La Jolla. This popular suburb of San Diego is known for its beaches and the sea lions and seals which inhabit the area in large numbers. Ellen Browning Scripps Park is a nice park close to the beach. There's plenty of room to lay out a blanket on the grass and have a picnic, read, meditate, or whatever you like to do. The famous tree from Dr. Suess' Lorax book used to be here but sadly, the tree is no more. Spend some time relaxing at Ellen Browning and you won't be far from checking out the sea lions and seals on the beach. read more

The park is named after an American journalist and philanthropist who is credited for the founding of several major institutions in SoCal, including the Birch Aquarium, La Jolla Woman's Club, The Bishop's School, Torrey Pines State Reserve, Scripps Memorial Hospital, Scripps Institution of Oceanography ...and far too many others to name ...and not enough room in this review to describe the magnitude this woman had on the world. She had a giving outlook about life and specifically, gave a tremendous amount to the town of La Jolla. She called it a "woman's town", and had a home built there for her by San Diego Architect Irving J. Gill. The home had a Mid-Century Modern flair to it. He later designed other commissions for her. Ellen's family first settled in Illinois when they emigrated from London. She and Brother E.W. Scripps were the creators of America's largest chain of newspapers in the Midwest, and later, in California. It's interesting to note that "Ellen Browning Scripps was the only one of her ten siblings to attend college. She studied science and mathematics at Knox College in Galesburg, IL, one of the few educational institutions to admit women, even if it did not yet grant college degrees. She graduated in 1859 with a certificate from the Female Collegiate Department. Afterwards, she returned to Rushville, Illinois, to teach in a one-room schoolhouse." (cited Wikipedia.) "By the 1920s, Ellen Browning Scripps was worth an estimated $30 million (or $3.5 billion in 2016 dollars), most of which she gave away."[4] (cited Wikipedia.) She never married. Today (June 18, 2019), we came to see the aftermath of The 'Lorax Tree' (Truffula), located in Ellen Browning Scripps Park. The Monterey Cypress tree fell last week and it is suggested that perhaps termites may be responsible for the demise of The Lorax. It was an iconic cypress tree most everyone knew by name because it reportedly was Dr. Seuss's inspiration for the movie, 'The Lorax'. The Lorax was released by Universal Pictures on March 2, 2012, on what would have been Seuss's 108th Birthday. Was the movie a prophetic warning of poor forest management? Dr. Seuss was an environmentalist and certainly was concerned about the overbuilding in La Jolla. 'The Lorax' tree was estimated to be only 80-100 years old when it fell last week. Monterey cypress trees can live up to 600 years and it is notable one is recorded to have lived 1,000 years. Coincidentally, like Ellen Browning Scripps, Dr. Seuss also had a home in La Jolla and passed from this earth in 1991 at age 87. So a new tree will be planted. Or perhaps with all the rain we have had this Spring, a new tree will sprout from the old. But it's sad. It's sad because ...if you know the movie, it's just ironic. "Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not." - Dr. Seuss Tragically ironic. read more

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#66 for 2018 When you're done shopping and eating, come down to this park for a leisurely stroll. It is a well maintained grassy park. Take your shoes to walk on the fresh, moist grass. Get grounded. However, the restrooms need lots of work. It is nice play ball, picnic, walk, look at the Pacific Ocean. What many do come for, especially the tourist, is the flock load of seals and beautiful, vibrant sunsets. There are many seagulls and their pungent smells may get to those who do not have a strong nose. For those with enough experience, snorkeling and scuba diving can be fun. Other water activities are there too. If you do park in a garage, be aware of the hours before pulling in. We found out they can close early before sunset. read more

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Getting down in to La Jolla and this area can be a hassle, it is crowded, touristy, always busy but that is because of the great views and all of the things to do in the area. You might get lucky and find some free parking, but there garages less than a 1/2 mile away that are $5-$10 for the day. The park is great. It is usually crowded but that is because of what is has to offer, its central location, amazing views of the ocean, nature, seals and sea lions, picnic tables, bathrooms, etc. It also has the lorax tree which is on the list of top Instagram photo spots for San Diego. There were people playing sports, reading, relaxing, sleeping, picnicking, taking photos, riding bikes, walking, looking at the sea lions & seals, etc. This is a perfect example of what San Diego has to offer. Amazing views, the ocean, nature, fit people. This park is a great way to just take in the ocean and everything it has to offer. Definitely a place to visit if you are in the la Jolla area. You won't be disappointed. On your way down to the park you can go to sunny Jim cave and for $5 walk down some steps to a sea level view of the ocean. There is also plenty of shopping from touristy to upscale. There are plenty of restaurants and dessert places. There is something for everyone. read more

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It could be enjoyable. At the moment it is disarrayed and fenced off. Majestic views are just ruined by construction and mounds of dirt. 3 read more

A beautiful green grassy park right by the water. If I lived here, I would visit this park as often as possible. It's large and spacious. A terrific spot for a picnic, nap, game of frisbee, you name it. Very tranquil. I highly recommend visiting, but good luck finding parking!!! read more

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It was a nice park but the smell was horrible. I don't know if it was the seals or the ocean, but all I know it smelled so bad. IT STAAAAAAANK!! read more

This is no doubt one of the more prestige parks in San Diego. Located at the tip of La Jolla Cove it has a lot to offer. First, you have to be impressed with it beautiful green soft grass that provide great picnic area with tables and for games (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/ellen-browning-scripps-park-la-jolla?select=bomxBvs6yO209WGxo0ialQ#DetABtVDt5p2PlfxgCQEYw). The low growing Torrey Pines clumped in areas to provide shade and scenic vistas. (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/ellen-browning-scripps-park-la-jolla?select=bomxBvs6yO209WGxo0ialQ#68ydi8XPy3S8PZlFeN1duw) The small cabanas along the park's perimeter are very nice and provide great views of the ocean and tide pools below. (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/ellen-browning-scripps-park-la-jolla?select=bomxBvs6yO209WGxo0ialQ#iwCabdZdNAh_HJbO9boc6A) You can bring dogs but they MUST be on a leash and you must pick up their droppings of course. Also, you are not allowed to bring alcohol or any glass containers of any kind, unless you acquire a special event permit for events such as a wedding. Adjacent to the park is the children's pool, where during certain times of the year, you cane see the seal pups basking in the sun along its beach. There are restrooms and showers available. read more

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How have I not known about this place all the years I've lived in Southern CA (San Diego and surrounding areas)?!! Came here to practice with my new camera and it did not disappoint. Happy relaxed people, sea lions, and gorgeous sunsets. It's just a quick walk up to an awesome selection of gastropubs and restaurants. You can spend the whole day there and have both the city and beach life in just a matter of minutes. It was not crowded at all late afternoon. Will definitely be coming here to enjoy a day out with my husband. read more

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Great green space for a La Jolla Cove picnic! Great way to space yourself away from the often crowded sidewalks. Dog on leash friendly! read more

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Ellen Browning Scripps Park is a wonderful area to hangout in beautiful La Jolla, CA. Awesome views of the Pacific Ocean. Lots of green grassy areas to play with the kids. Tree shaded spots to set up for a picnic with family and friends. If you can find street parking, then grab it! We easily spend a couple hours hanging out at this park. Very relaxing despite the crowds. So close to the beach, the rocks, the cove, the ocean, and shops. Yup, I'm a fan! read more

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Went here recently and arrived early in the morning to enjoy this lovely park & beach before the crowds got there. Parking is a bit tough to get, but I was able to find a nice spot. Absolutely beautiful!!! La Jolla Cove is a must stop when visiting the area. Beautiful rock formations, nice beach area, you can swim(seems like a lot of triathletes practice here), cool to watch the seals, climb down to the rocks to take pictures of the waves crashing, or just sit and enjoy the sun. A lot of souvenir shops, little breakfast places, other shops, and downtown La Jolla is just up the hill and around the corner. Nice grass area where I saw people work out with their personal trainers and trees to sit under on benches. A definite recommend to come by and check out! I would love to live in this area but then I looked up the housing prices and yea.......uhhhh...... Happy park & beach'n! read more

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Beautiful park with lots of grass, flowers, and sidewalk. Great views of the ocean.. It's literally on the cliffs. It's also surrounding a ton of food and shops in the local area. I appreciated how there were ample benches and seating. There are signs everywhere about the hours dogs are actually allowed in the park.. I believe in the summer they are restricted from 9am - 6pm.. Which is unfortunate. I don't know how strict this is enforced.. I did see multiple signs.. But then again I saw multiple dogs. There are also stairs leading directly down to the cove, if you want to brave the cold water. read more

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The Ellen Browning Scipps Park runs along the La Jolla Beach cliffs. It's a great place to picnic while watching the waves - but watch out for the greedy seagulls! There are multiple benches and picnic tables, as well as a public restroom. I would recommend checking out the seals and sea lions and then doubling back to this park to sit and just watch the waves in silence or to nibble on a snack. read more

I love this park. If I was homeless I would live here. This is a very popular spot for weddings. The grass is soft and there is plenty of shade from the mature trees that have been swepted by the Pacific Breeze. The view of the water is outstanding. The park has plenty of space to spread out for a picnic or play. There's a scene walkway along the bluffs overlooking the ocean. From Ellen Browning Scripps Park, you can make your way to various beaches, including La Jolla Cove, at the east end of the park, and Children's Pool, just west of the park. There is an abundance of wildlife here. Sea lions, dolphins, starfish, sea anemone, fish, birds, people. The water this time of year is around 65 to 69 degrees and feels pretty good. read more

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I always love to come here when we are visiting the SD area. Spectacular views and a nice grassy area to fly a kite or have a cool picnic. There are several uniquely shaped trees in the park that are great for taking a photo of the family or just the kids. Normally like to take a swim in La Jolla Cove if time permits. There are also several shops and restaurants within walking distance to grab a bite to eat or pick up some souvenirs. They were setting up an outdoor stage for a jamming music festival when we were there. Testing one, twooo, one, twooo. Parking is tricky. Most of the spots are only good for an hour or two and there is a stream of people eyeballing them like vultures. There are a couple of parking garages that you can park all day for larger sum of dough. It is definitely worth it if you are planning to be there for a while. Pay attention to the street signs and you should be FINE. Better than paying one. Party ON! 4.5 STARS read more

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This is a really pretty park along the water in La Jolla. We sort of stumbled upon it while walking and it was really nice to meander around the park and sit for a while. The park was full of families and kids and runners. It was packed, but if you're not on the path directly, there's plenty of room to spread out and take in the beautiful scenery. There are benches around and plenty of pretty trees and grass and if you head all the way south, you will find the stinky sea lions.... Definitely worth a visit - especially during the sunset. read more

Beautiful park in La Jolla! The seals are so fun to observe and there were a ton of tourists partaking in activities. I like how close it is to the shops so you can head there for a nice walk and see the seals after having lunch/shopping. So there is one thing that was awful - the restrooms. I completely understand that this facility is for an outdoor park, but these restrooms were in the top 3 worst I have ever experienced in life. Soaking wet, filthy, zero toilet tissue or paper towels. For a park that has so many children visit, this is awful. Had my children had been with me there is no way I'd take them in there. I'd like to share that I am a frequent visitor to larger parks such as this and the restroom here is by far the worst. read more

After planing a last minute trip to La Jolla I stopped to ask some locals where the best place to enjoy the cove would be. I was given great direction to head over to scripps park. A perfect place to have a picnic, watch the sunset, or take a dip in the cove. La Jolla is a famous destination for spotting sea lions in all of their glory. If you have trouble finding parking on a high traffic day try parking in a residential area near Vons. It is about a 13 minute walk from there. read more

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Wow! What a view, what a beautiful spot, what a park. There's not much there except for some grass, some rocks, a building and a great view of the coast and the ocean. What else do you need? Oh, not a bad place to propose at sunset either. :) read more

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This one one of those parks you must visit at least once! The park is beautifully maintained and it sits right near La Jolla Cove. The park is perfect for all ages and very family friendly. I loved sitting on the grass under a tree, watching all the dogs trotting around, children kicking around balls or climbing trees, and people taking a stroll through the park. The view is beautiful as you look over the water too. There are people swimming near the sea lions napping on the rocks. Near the park, there are a lot of great restaurants, little boutiques, and dessert spots so I'd recommend exploring the area. Parking might be difficult to find, but it's worth it to go see the gorgeous views! read more

San Diego County has a ton of great parks but I would have to say that Ellen Browning Scripps has to be my favorite. (So far..once I move to San Diego next year I will try my best each Saturday and Sunday to see if I can find competition ;-) On a recent Sun kissed Sunday afternoon in March, a friend and I had a chance to check out the park after a late breakfast at Cody's.Although I parked up the hill on Girard I noticed that there was a ton of parking on Coast Ave near the park. Now keep in mind this was a Sunday so the spots were full of cars...but I would think you would have no problem whatsoever on a lazy weekday finding a parking spot In just the 2 hours that my friend and I were at the park we saw a wonderful mix of families, couples, nice tourists, surfers, swimmers, artists etc. Folks were barbecuing, playing flag football, soccer, kite flying, people watching, relaxing and getting married!! I got married to my ex on the coast in California (at Point Vicente up in Rancho Palos Verde) and although the rest was downhill after the wedding, I still have a soft spot for any location that is cool enough for outdoor weddings near the coast... I would make this park a required stop for any trip to La Jolla...it will remind you of what promise California had...and in some places still holds for many people... read more

Nice park in La Jolla cove. Its right next to the ocean and there is a scenic view of it along the railing or if you really want to get up close and personal with the sea you could take the stairs down to the beach. The surf there is a little rougher than most places so it may not be great for the very small kids I like that there were a bunch of strategically placed trees where you could just plop down and take a nap. There is a picnic area in the middle of it with picnic tables and grills. It would be a cool place to have a BBQ. There is plenty of open space to play some football or even fly a kite. Overall a nice little park. Nice and relaxing on a warm day especially when there is a cool sea breeze a blowin. read more

This is what makes La Jolla, La Jolla. And all the people eating at the $$$-$$$$ rated restaurants have no clue. The Cove is great and all, and the Children's Pool is full of cute brown blubbery mammals, but without this park, the beauty would be completely lost. Scripps adds the ability to soak in the surroundings for those that don't necessarily want to get in the water, but want to spend the day along the beach and still enjoy the view sans sand. There are little shelters spaced out for your leisure, along with benches along the walkway. You'll find my nose stuck in a book on one of these benches on the weekend. As long as your respectful of the park and continue to keep it in that clean state, feel free to bring your barbecue goods and eat on the lawn... there's lots of open space for passing the football, frisbee, soccer ball, or other park toys around. The sound of the waves, families and their kids giggling, the runners jogging and the tourists speaking joyfully about their surroundings give this place a mini utopia feel. There might not be any playground facilities, but this is a good 'ol fashion park for the family to spend quality time together, for you to take your significant other out for a clean and open day picnic date, or for any individual to people watch or just get out and enjoy a relaxing day. If you're feeling daring, bring your trunks/bathing suit/change of clothes, since you can walk down the stairs and get on the rocks and wade in the Cove. Disclaimer: This is a family oriented atmosphere, meaning all the dudes/ladies wanting to get crunk or frats wanting to host their local event, this isn't the place to do so. Go to Barfly up the street. The public bathrooms are also grotesque. Become a patron and go up the street for a restroom. And as warned by other Yelpers, parking is a pain on the weekends during anytime of the day, so keep yer calm as you circle around, or cough up the $5-12 for all day parking in one of the structures. Anticipate this, and you'll enjoy your visits here. Good luck! read more

As with all things in La Jolla, this park is beautiful and very well-maintained. There's never any trash anywhere or people loitering. On any given day, you will find families and couples walking around enjoying the scenery. There are tables throughout the park, so it'd be a good place to bring some food and have a picnic on a Saturday afternoon. There are amazing views of the beach and you can hear the waves crashing, which makes it a peaceful place to relax. It's close to La Jolla Cove and all of the shops and restaurants, so it's a great little area to walk around, grab a coffee and relax. It would also make a great area to get in a solo bootcamp workout or one with friends! read more

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Found this little park last weekend. I love all the trees, very unique to me. Found out that one tree in particular is named the lorax tree, because it might have inspired the idea of the trees from the movie, The Lorax. The view along the cove is so beautiful. I spent quite some time here. The weather was perfect so I spent my time watching the waves, seagulls, and sea lions. There were so many sea lions, more than I've ever seen in person. This would be a nice place to get some pictures. read more

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