La Jolla Friends of the Seals...Preserving a Unique Natural Treasure

The Casa Beach (or Children's Pool) is a rich, natural setting with harbor seals on the beach, gray whales and bottlenose dolphins offshore, brown pelicans on the rocks, cliff swallows darting about, ground squirrels on the bluffs, a wealth of invertebrate life in the tidepools and even an occasional sea lion or elephant seal making an appearance on the beach. This all makes for an abundant experience of coastal wildlife, right on our doorstep - and it's free! Casa Beach is located at the corner of Coast Blvd. and Jenner Street; here's a MAP and directions.

La Jolla Friends of the Seals (LJFS) is a non-profit all-volunteer organization that was established in 1999 to offer protection to the La Jolla Harbor Seal Colony and education to the public through its Naturalist-Docent Program, 'Friends of the Seals'. Docents volunteer their time to educate visitors about the harbor seals and other natural treasures in the area. Look for their turquoise shirts and jackets at Casa Beach!

LJFS is a non-profit organization funded by small grants from philanthropic organizations and donations from the local community and the general public. It was awarded the Environmental Hero Award 2000 by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) for its efforts in protecting the seals and educating the public about them.

Thanks LocalWally for your support and explaining the Seal issues in a unique way.

May 21, 2011
Join our Seal-A-Bration! A great free event for the whole family!

April 2, 2011
Diary of a Seal Watcher by Colleen Cochran

February 3, 2011
The first pup of 2011 was born on February 3 and named Little Peril. The pup is light silver. The baby seems very strong: it swam in the shallow water most of the day coming on shore only for a brief moment of nursing. The mom is very attentive, and the pup can often be seen riding on its mom's back while swimming. For more information on the rest of the pups born in 2011, click HERE.

December 15, 2010
Rope line placed on beach for pupping season and will remain until May 15, 2011. Possibility of a full-time Park Ranger with “city-sponsored docent program” could be initiated soon.