Beach report: San Diego County coast
NWS alert: Beach Hazards Statement. Beach Hazards Statement issued October 6 at 1:27am PDT until October 9 at 11:00pm PDT by NWS San Diego CA
NWS alert: Coastal Flood Advisory. Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 6 at 1:27am PDT until October 9 at 11:00am PDT by NWS San Diego CA
| Day | Rip current risk | Surf | Water | Swell |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue Oct 6 | Moderate | 2 to 4 feet | 68 to 72 degrees | Mixed swell from 300 and 210 degrees |
| Wed Oct 7 | Moderate | 2 to 4 feet. Sets to 5 feet | Mixed swell from 200 and 280 degrees |
From the National Weather Service San Diego surf zone forecast, issued 1:28am Tue Oct 6. Low: life-threatening rip currents unlikely but still possible; moderate: possible; high: likely. NWS surf forecast.
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La Jolla Cove by train, the next Saturday and weekday
Tuesday Oct 6
Morning trains:
- Arrive about 8:33am: the 7:01am Coaster to Old Town (7:31am), then MTS 30 from Old Town Transit Center at 7:43am to Silverado St & Herschel Av (8:26am), about a 7-minute walk.
- Arrive about 9:31am: the 8:01am Coaster to Old Town (8:31am), then MTS 30 from Old Town Transit Center at 8:43am to Silverado St & Herschel Av (9:24am), about a 7-minute walk.
- Arrive about 10:13am: the 8:41am Coaster to Old Town (9:11am), then MTS 30 from Old Town Transit Center at 9:28am to Silverado St & Herschel Av (10:06am), about a 7-minute walk.
- Arrive about 11:13am: the 9:41am Coaster to Old Town (10:11am), then MTS 30 from Old Town Transit Center at 10:28am to Silverado St & Herschel Av (11:06am), about a 7-minute walk.
Home: board MTS 30 at Girard Av & Kline St by 8:28pm to reach Old Town for the last Coaster north at 9:27pm.
Saturday Oct 10
Morning trains:
- Arrive about 8:56am: the 7:21am Coaster to Old Town (7:51am), then MTS 30 from Old Town Transit Center at 8:12am to Silverado St & Herschel Av (8:49am), about a 7-minute walk.
- Arrive about 10:29am: the 8:41am Coaster to Old Town (9:11am), then MTS 30 from Old Town Transit Center at 9:42am to Silverado St & Herschel Av (10:22am), about a 7-minute walk.
Home: board MTS 30 at Girard Av & Kline St by 9:57pm to reach Old Town for the last Coaster north at 10:47pm.
NCTD and MTS scheduled times; walks are straight-line estimates. Check NCTD and MTS for service alerts, and the place itself for opening hours.
How the trip works
Ride the Coaster to Old Town, then the MTS bus up the coast to La Jolla; this page finds the connection for each train. From NCTD: parking is free at most COASTER stations and a COASTER Regional Pass includes a free transfer to MTS. More by train: everywhere the Coaster goes.
Sources: NCTD and MTS schedule data, OpenStreetMap.
Day-trip help
Snacks or sunscreen picked up before the train, a forgotten jacket brought to the station: PJ does one-stop errands for $35 a stop in Solana Beach, Del Mar and Cardiff (things, not passengers). Text PJ.
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Questions people ask
Can I take the Coaster to La Jolla Cove?
Yes. On Tuesday Oct 6, for example: the 7:01am Coaster to Old Town (7:31am), then MTS 30 from Old Town Transit Center at 7:43am to Silverado St & Herschel Av (8:26am), about a 7-minute walk.
What is the last train home from La Jolla Cove?
Board MTS 30 at Girard Av & Kline St by 8:28pm to reach Old Town for the last Coaster north at 9:27pm.
Where is La Jolla Cove?
La Jolla, San Diego.
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