La Jolla Cove
Arrive at 7:30 when the cove is still quiet and the water is flat glass. The cliffs frame the beach like someone already framed it for you. By 9 the tour groups start. Swim or just watch the seals. Both work.
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- La Jolla Cove, San Diego, CA 92037, USA
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