You can take a self - guided tour of the Old Point Loma Lighthouse; visit three different exhibit rooms; see the wonders of
the tidepools during the winter months; hike the Bayside Trail; see a film or slideshow in the auditorium; or enjoy spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean and the city of San Diego.
There wasn't much surf in San Diego, so we headed down to Swami's beach in Encinitas to see what we could find in
the tidepools during a negative low tide.
There are rocky outcroppings with great opportunities to explore
tidepools during low tide This is also a great place to be on the lookout for sea lions as some of their favorite rocks to rest upon are located on this peaceful beach.
Not exact matches
The public is free to explore its trails,
tidepools, beaches, and gardens
during daylight hours.
The white - sand beach is surrounded by rocky shoreline and high bluffs that allow visitors to watch the acrobatic flips and stunts of the surfers from a viewing deck;
during calmer weather, a trail leads from the bluffs to the the
tidepools and lava rock arches.
That's when the good low tides occur
during daylight hours, and when we have Park Rangers and Volunteers stationed in the
tidepools to answer questions.
On the north end there are exceptionally alive
tidepools (check them out at night —
during a full moon if you have the chance) and good snorkeling around the outcropping.