Scripps Coastal Reserve

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9400 La Jolla Farms Rd
La Jolla, CA 92037

Scripps Coastal Reserve is a sprawling natural area located in La Jolla, California, encompassing nearly one thousand acres of diverse landscapes, including coastal canyons, sandy beaches, rocky intertidal zones, and deep submarine canyons. Surrounded by developed regions, the reserve plays a crucial role in environmental conservation, safeguarding rare habitats and species.

The reserve offers public access to its intertidal and marine areas, as well as the upland mesa known as the Knoll, with organized educational tours and research opportunities available through a formal application process. Visitors can explore the rich biodiversity of the area, while community volunteers are encouraged to participate in maintaining the natural environment.

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4.565 reviews
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Jim V.
12/2/2025

Top notch and in line with Mayo The rooms are private, facilities are amazing, and patient meals are curated from a large menu. It's always comfortable and many of the roos have coatal views

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Ray U.
11/29/2025

SD is incredible, and La Jolla the gem in its crown. Many reviewers are confused about this spot, however. Scripps Coastal Reserve is not a beach and it is not a hiking trail. Technically, its a...

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Patrick M.
11/19/2023

5 Big Stars for Scripps Coastal Reserve. Located just north of Scripps Pier you'll find Scripps Coastal Reserve. Breathtaking views and a nice quiet reprieve from all of the goings on of La...

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Jeff T.
3/22/2024

Tide pools here at a low tide of -0.4 pretty great. Not that many pool areas, but the ones here had a good amount of sea life. Saw small hermit crabs, minnow like fish, sea slugs, anemones, small...

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James V.
2/22/2020

GORGEOUS quick loop in La Jolla. As others have said, it's flat and very easy to navigate. That doesn't take away from the beauty though - such a wonderful place to enjoy views of the ocean,...

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