activities including surfing, kayaking, scuba diving, snorkeling, tidepooling, and sunbathing. Windansea Beach is a surf break with powerful waves that challenge even the most experienced surfer. Children’s Pool (also known as Casa Beach), just to the north of Windansea Beach, has become a haul-out and breeding spot for harbor seals, where they can be seen year-round basking on the shore. There are many tidepools in this vicinity to explore. Directly to the east, Mt. Soledad (at 823 feet, the highest coastal peak between Los Angeles and Mexico) is a top cycling destination, and provides a 360’ panoramic view of San Diego. South La Jolla SMCA protects marine life within its boundaries. The take of all living marine resources is prohibited except…South La Jolla SMR prohibits the take of all living marine resources. However, California’s marine protected areas encourage recreational and educational uses of the ocean. Activities such as kayaking, diving, snorkeling, and swimming are allowed unless otherwise restricted. Scientific monitoring As specified by the Marine Life Protection Act, select marine protected areas along California’s south coast are being monitored by scientists to track their effectiveness and learn more about ocean health. References External links Marine Life Protection Act Initiative La Jolla Dream La Jolla Birch Aquarium Protected areas of San Diego County, California Protected areas established in 2010 2010 establishments in California