Travelers say even if you don't plan on swimming or snorkeling ... Note that due to its small size, La Jolla Cove beach can grow crowded quickly, so plan to arrive early in the day.

While swimming is technically allowed ... The beach is free to visit and though there is no beach-specific parking, visitors can pay to park in downtown La Jolla and then walk to the shore.

The La Jolla Cove Swim Club welcomed people to dive into the chilly Pacific during the Polar Bear Plunge at La Jolla Shores the morning of Jan. 1. Participants could take a dip and then warm up ...

A water contact closure has been lifted for a handful of San Diego-area beaches that have been closed due to unsafe bacteria levels.