San Diego beaches offer more than immediately meets the eye. From La Jolla Shores to Ocean Beach, the relaxed summer tide reveals an all-ages aquatic show. Visit San Diego's top tide pools to view a kaleidoscope of sea creatures.

La Jolla Cove
Explore the rocky shores and vital reefs below the Museum of Contemporary Art.

Bird Rock
Bird Rock's undiscovered territory offers an intimate, and often secluded, experience with many rare creatures.

Pacific Beach Point
Head to Pacific Beach Point when the tide is at an all-time low. Private tide pools flourish.

Ocean Beach
Ocean Beach tide pools, south of the Ocean Beach Pier, are easily accessible and serve as a great local for first-time tide pooling.

Point Loma
Venture west of Cabrillo National Monument for guided tide-pool tours or independent adventures.