Children’s Beach in La Jolla was donated by California philanthropist Ellen Browning Scripps. This small sandy beach is protected by a sea wall making it a perfect spot for beachgoers.
Since the 1990s, harbor seals have turned Children’s Beach into a breeding colony, setting off fierce legal battles over whether people or seals have rights to the beach.
- La Jolla, San Diego
- Seals and Sea Lions FAQ, The City of San Diego
- Seals at the La Jolla Pool, All Things Considered, NPR
- “San Diego’s coastal clash: kids’ beach vs. seal haven”, Christian Science Monitor, October 18, 2004