The Children's Pool has everything a kid could want. Surf and sun, gigantic pelicans flying overhead, hundreds of squirrels living under the sidewalks leading to and around the man-made cove...

Oh, and seals.

The seals came ashore and started a firestorm between people who like seals and people who don't like seals becaus... Moree they bring people together.

While dodging the two encampments of seal protestors, it is actually very easy to see and take photos with cute, furry and, well, pretty smelly Pinniped.Less

Probably the best place to see seals on one side and the wondrous Pacific Ocean on the other is to walk the sea wall.

Tidepools! There are very few places in California to see the unique ecosystem that tidepools represent. As the tide retreats from the rocky point, various creatures get trapped in crevices (deep cracks) in the rocks. You can see small fish, crabs, starfish and sea anemone.

As the tide comes in, the waves blast against the rocks, pro... Moreviding ample opportunity for everyone to get wet.

Please note that rocks exposed by retreating surf are more than slippery. They're full of sea grass, seaweed and lots of other slippery things.Less

That is really what it's called. From the tidepools, you'll approach the museum from the back. From that standpoint, you'll be able to see a number of pieces of public art that the museum commissioned, was donated or that San Diego didn't want. Look for the sculpture of the boats all stuck together for an example of public art that was too conte... Moremporary for the city but OK, in a smaller size, for MCA.

If you're not too wet, consider going inside to get a snack at the restaurant and use the bathrooms. The kids will probably not like the art inside the museum as much as they liked the boats outside.Less

The La Jolla Rec is one of the cleanest and best kept recreation centers in the San Diego system. If you've got kids who were just a little too wet for the Museum of Contemporary Art, the bathrooms here are safe and clean.

There are also a number of fun things for kids to do here but please be careful crossing Prospect Street. La Jolla... More drivers are among the worst in the world. Really.

From here, you can retrace your steps or walk back to the Children's Pool on Prospect Street, a veritable Miracle Mile of shops, ice cream parlors and lots and lots of real estate offices.Less