La Jolla photos

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Hospital Point, La Jolla, dawn, sunrise light and approaching storm clouds
Hospital Point, La Jolla, dawn, sunrise light and approaching storm clouds.
Location: La Jolla, California
Image ID: 28857  
A fiery sunrise explodes over the La Jolla coastline
A fiery sunrise explodes over the La Jolla coastline.
Location: La Jolla, California
Image ID: 28872  
Black's Beach sea cliffs, sunset, looking north from Scripps Pier with Torrey Pines State Reserve in the distance, La Jolla, California
Black's Beach sea cliffs, sunset, looking north from Scripps Pier with Torrey Pines State Reserve in the distance.
Location: La Jolla, California
Image ID: 29165  
Aerial Panorama of La Jolla, University City, showing (from left) University of California at San Diego, University City, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, La Jolla Shores, Point La Jolla, Mount Soledad, in the background some of the mountains to the east of San Diego. The highest peak in the center of the panoram is Cuyamaca Peak (6512') while the rocky peak directly in front of it is El Cajon Mountain (3675')
Aerial Panorama of La Jolla, University City, showing (from left) University of California at San Diego, University City, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, La Jolla Shores, Point La Jolla, Mount Soledad, in the background some of the mountains to the east of San Diego. The highest peak in the center of the panoram is Cuyamaca Peak (6512') while the rocky peak directly in front of it is El Cajon Mountain (3675').
Image ID: 29098  
Panorama dimensions: 3881 x 20864
Scripps Pier, Surfer's view from among the waves. Research pier at Scripps Institution of Oceanography SIO, sunset, La Jolla, California
Scripps Pier, Surfer's view from among the waves. Research pier at Scripps Institution of Oceanography SIO, sunset.
Location: Scripps Institution of Oceanography, La Jolla, California
Image ID: 30147  
Torrey Pines State Beach, sandstone cliffs rise above the beach at Torrey Pines State Reserve, San Diego, California
Torrey Pines State Beach, sandstone cliffs rise above the beach at Torrey Pines State Reserve.
Location: Torrey Pines State Reserve, San Diego, California
Image ID: 22435  
Pacific harbor seal, an sand at the edge of the sea, Phoca vitulina richardsi, La Jolla, California
Pacific harbor seal, an sand at the edge of the sea.
Species: Pacific harbor seal, Phoca vitulina richardsi
Location: La Jolla, California
Image ID: 26320  
Double-crested cormorants in flight at sunrise, long exposure produces a blurred motion, Phalacrocorax auritus, La Jolla, California
Double-crested cormorants in flight at sunrise, long exposure produces a blurred motion.
Species: Double-crested cormorant, Phalacrocorax auritus
Location: La Jolla, California
Image ID: 15280  
California sea lion hauled out on rocks beside the ocean, Zalophus californianus, La Jolla
California sea lion hauled out on rocks beside the ocean.
Species: California sea lion, Zalophus californianus
Location: La Jolla, California
Image ID: 19934  
Torrey Pines Cliffs lit at night by a full moon, low tide reflections, Torrey Pines State Reserve, San Diego, California
Torrey Pines Cliffs lit at night by a full moon, low tide reflections.
Location: Torrey Pines State Reserve, San Diego, California
Image ID: 28463  
Panorama dimensions: 5072 x 13623
God Beams, clouds and afternoon light over the Pacific Ocean, Del Mar, California
God Beams, clouds and afternoon light over the Pacific Ocean.
Location: Del Mar, California
Image ID: 28479  
Scripps Pier at sunset, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, La Jolla, California
Scripps Pier at sunset.
Location: Scripps Institution of Oceanography, La Jolla, California
Image ID: 29171  
Western gull, Larus occidentalis, La Jolla, California
Western gull.
Species: Western gull, Larus occidentalis
Location: La Jolla, California
Image ID: 26465  
Paraglider soaring at Torrey Pines Gliderport, sunset, flying over the Pacific Ocean, La Jolla, California
Paraglider soaring at Torrey Pines Gliderport, sunset, flying over the Pacific Ocean.
Location: La Jolla, California
Image ID: 24288  
Earth Shadow lies over Point La Jolla at dawn
Earth Shadow lies over Point La Jolla at dawn.
Location: La Jolla, California
Image ID: 26444  
The Mount Soledad Cross, a landmark in La Jolla, California. The Mount Soledad Cross is a 29-foot-tall cross erected in 1954
The Mount Soledad Cross, a landmark in La Jolla, California. The Mount Soledad Cross is a 29-foot-tall cross erected in 1954.
Location: La Jolla, California
Image ID: 26552  
Blacks Beach and Torrey Pines sea cliffs, looking north, aerial photo, La Jolla, California
Blacks Beach and Torrey Pines sea cliffs, looking north, aerial photo, La Jolla, California.
Location: Blacks Beach, La Jolla, California
Image ID: 36554  
Scripps Institution of Oceanography Pier and Belt of Venus in pre-dawn light. The Earth's shadow appears as the blue just above the horizon, La Jolla, California
Scripps Institution of Oceanography Pier and Belt of Venus in pre-dawn light. The Earth's shadow appears as the blue just above the horizon.
Location: Scripps Institution of Oceanography, La Jolla, California
Image ID: 37697  
Cormorants rest at night above the La Jolla Caves. La Jolla Sea Caves, the famous La Jolla sea caves lie below tall cliffs at Goldfish Point
Cormorants rest at night above the La Jolla Caves. La Jolla Sea Caves, the famous La Jolla sea caves lie below tall cliffs at Goldfish Point.
Location: La Jolla, California
Image ID: 28827  
Breaking waves crash upon a rocky reef under the light of a full moon, La Jolla, California
Breaking waves crash upon a rocky reef under the light of a full moon.
Location: La Jolla, California
Image ID: 28870  
The Kelp Forest offshore of La Jolla, California. A kelp forest. Giant kelp grows rapidly, up to 2' per day, from the rocky reef on the ocean bottom to which it is anchored, toward the ocean surface where it spreads to form a thick canopy. Myriad species of fishes, mammals and invertebrates form a rich community in the kelp forest. Lush forests of kelp are found throughout California's Southern Channel Islands, Macrocystis pyrifera
The Kelp Forest offshore of La Jolla, California. A kelp forest. Giant kelp grows rapidly, up to 2' per day, from the rocky reef on the ocean bottom to which it is anchored, toward the ocean surface where it spreads to form a thick canopy. Myriad species of fishes, mammals and invertebrates form a rich community in the kelp forest. Lush forests of kelp are found throughout California's Southern Channel Islands.
Species: Giant kelp, Macrocystis pyrifera
Location: La Jolla, California
Image ID: 30989  
La Jolla Shores Coastline and Scripps Pier, Blacks Beach and Torrey Pines, from Mount Soledad, sunset
La Jolla Shores Coastline and Scripps Pier, Blacks Beach and Torrey Pines, from Mount Soledad, sunset.
Location: La Jolla, California
Image ID: 37494  
San Diego Mormon Temple with Christmas Lights, La Jolla, California
San Diego Mormon Temple with Christmas Lights.
Location: La Jolla, California
Image ID: 37496  
La Jolla Cove Big Surf, Saturday January 14 2023
La Jolla Cove Big Surf, Saturday January 14 2023.
Location: La Jolla Cove, California
Image ID: 38901  
Pacific Harbor Seal Young Newborn Pup, yawning on the beach at the Children's Pool in La Jolla, Phoca vitulina richardsi
Pacific Harbor Seal Young Newborn Pup, yawning on the beach at the Children's Pool in La Jolla.
Species: Pacific harbor seal, Phoca vitulina richardsi
Location: La Jolla, California
Image ID: 39046  
Newborn harbor seal pup is protected by its mother from a seagull. The seagull most likely wants to feed on the placenta, but it may also peck at and injure the pup. The seal mother does a good job of keeping birds off its newborn pup, Phoca vitulina richardsi, La Jolla, California
Newborn harbor seal pup is protected by its mother from a seagull. The seagull most likely wants to feed on the placenta, but it may also peck at and injure the pup. The seal mother does a good job of keeping birds off its newborn pup.
Species: Pacific harbor seal, Phoca vitulina richardsi
Location: La Jolla, California
Image ID: 39074  
Pacific Harbor Seal Pup About Two Weeks Old, hauled out on a white sand beach along the coast of San Diego. This young seal will be weaned off its mothers milk and care when it is about four to six weeks old, and before that time it must learn how to forage for food on its own, a very difficult time for a young seal, Phoca vitulina richardsi, La Jolla, California
Pacific Harbor Seal Pup About Two Weeks Old, hauled out on a white sand beach along the coast of San Diego. This young seal will be weaned off its mothers milk and care when it is about four to six weeks old, and before that time it must learn how to forage for food on its own, a very difficult time for a young seal.
Species: Pacific harbor seal, Phoca vitulina richardsi
Location: La Jolla, California
Image ID: 39085  
Pacific Harbor Seal Mother and Pup on the Beach in San Diego. They will remain close for four to six weeks until the pup is weaned from its mother's milk, Phoca vitulina richardsi, La Jolla, California
Pacific Harbor Seal Mother and Pup on the Beach in San Diego. They will remain close for four to six weeks until the pup is weaned from its mother's milk.
Species: Pacific Harbor Seal, Phoca vitulina richardsi
Location: La Jolla, California
Image ID: 40214  
Pacific Harbor Seal Mother and Pup on the Beach in San Diego. They will remain close for four to six weeks until the pup is weaned from its mother's milk, Phoca vitulina richardsi, La Jolla, California
Pacific Harbor Seal Mother and Pup on the Beach in San Diego. They will remain close for four to six weeks until the pup is weaned from its mother's milk.
Species: Pacific Harbor Seal, Phoca vitulina richardsi
Location: La Jolla, California
Image ID: 40224  
Broken Hill with the Pacific Ocean in the distance. Broken Hill is an ancient, compacted sand dune that was uplifted to its present location and is now eroding, Torrey Pines State Reserve, San Diego, California
Broken Hill with the Pacific Ocean in the distance. Broken Hill is an ancient, compacted sand dune that was uplifted to its present location and is now eroding.
Location: Torrey Pines State Reserve, San Diego, California
Image ID: 14758  
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