SAN DIEGO — San Diego is known for its coastline and one stretch of the La Jolla coast is being recognized.
The La Jolla Park District has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places, which preserves a stretch of coastline for generations to come.
"This recognizes its importance to the founding and development of La Jolla from 1887 to 1940,” said Seonaid McArthur, the chair of the La Jolla Historical Landmark Group, whose effort began in 2018. "And fortunately, because our developers of the town of La Jolla used Coast Boulevard and what originally Cave Street, today's Coast Walk, as the boundary for setting aside this land for the public."
The north starting point of the stretch of coastline being recognized is Torrey Pines Road and Coast Walk where you'll find Devil's Slide.
"Over 100 million years old cliffs with terraces where all the sea life lives,” said McArthur.
South, the cliffs are home to Cormorant, Pelican and Seagull and the 7 Caves and the most famous Sunny Jim's Cave which can be accessed through the Cave Store, which is a business that has been open the longest in La Jolla.
The Cove has always been center stage:
"Originally there were two bathhouses that were built overlooking the sea. That accommodated the tent campers,” said McArthur.
Around the corner is La Jolla Point is now a rookery for sea lions.
"As you go further south there's the Belvedere and the park, 5.6 acres, it was the focal point of the town,” continued McArthur.
Tucked along the bluffs is Boomers Beach and Shell Beach, followed by:
"The Children's Pool is really a great example of how a Philanthropist like Ellen Browning Scripps really cared about this coastline, about the marine life,” said McArthur.
And at the south Whale View Point.
"Believe it or not those flat rocks to the south were some of the most popular tourist attractions in the 1900's,” added McArthur.
This designation was earned completely with volunteers. If you’re interested in getting involved, click here.