Kellogg Park

Few San Diego beach parks manage to blend community spirit and California ease quite like Kellogg Park. Tucked right along the golden stretch of La Jolla Shores, this is where families sprawl on thick grass, kids tumble on a playground with sand underfoot, and surfers drift down the beach toward the pier. Early mornings, locals claim the paved path for quiet walks while the city wakes up. By midday, the place pulses with picnics, impromptu soccer games, and laughter from the jungle gym. While parking is a notorious headache, the payoff is a front-row seat to the Pacific—blanket on the lawn, toes in the sand, or hands wrapped around a coffee from a nearby shop. The park anchors the neighborhood, equally beloved for sunset rituals and all-day adventures. Its mosaic map of the undersea canyon nods to La Jolla’s deep ties to ocean life, making it a true gathering ground for residents and out-of-towners alike.