Long History...Last year...and maybe to my regret, but maybe not...it was closed to the public....I was shocked this year to people on the beach! See below:
Children's Pool in La Jolla was originally an area in San Diego designated for children to swim. In 1932, a seawall was built to protect the shore from oncoming waves, making it the ideal spot for children to paddle without danger. While the Children's Pool in La Jolla provides a swimming spot suitable for children, the conditions also prove to be idylic for harbor seals and sea lions. Seal Rock, which is located just north of the beach is home to hundreds of seals, and its close proximity to the Children's Pool La Jolla has increased seal interest in the pool area. Seals have since come to the La Jolla Children's Pool to bathe, bask and even give birth to their seal pups. The introduction of these seals to the Children's Pool in La Jolla has caused recent controversy over whether the beach should be preserved for the marine life or for the children.
Due to the increased seal population, marine life advocates have fought to close La Jolla Children's Pool in order to protect and preserve the wildlife. These advocates are pushing for the Children's Pool in La Jolla to become a marine mammal sanctuary, while debaters on the other side want to maintain the beach as an area designated for children. Although the debate continues, the beach is currently being shared by both humans and seals and is open to the public.
