Swing on the La Jolla Tree Swings

San Diego, CA
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Swing on the La Jolla Tree Swings
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Added by Alyssa San Agustin

Awesome views of La Jolla Shores. Wonderful Nostalgic feeling. Easy to find. Birch Aquarium and Beach within walking distance. Relaxing place to hang out.

From Torrey Pines Rd, turn left onto La Jolla Shores Drive. After about 1/4 of a mile down start to look for parking preferably near UCSD Coastal Apartments. Once parked walk along the UCSD apartments until you see Discovery way. Make a left at Discovery where you will then cross the street. You will see 3 metal poles. Once you pass those if you look to the right you will see the tree swings overlooking La Jolla.

There are 3 swings and are all very sturdy! There's nothing better than feeling like you're traveling back into time to your childhood. Especially with an outrageously gorgeous view in front of you along with the cool ocean breeze.

For more nostalgia if you walk just to the left of the swings you will come across a treehouse also overlooking La Jolla shores! This treehouse is extremely sturdy and offers such a calming breeze.

These two spots will bring nothing but smiles, laughter, and nostalgia. And killer views of La Jolla Shores!!

*Please note that the original swings have been taken down. See reviews for updates on swing status at this location. 

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Ashley N
8/22/2025
Parked at the aquarium parking lot and walked up to find the swings. Unfortunately they were gone. Still some nice views but sad that ...
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Nick Schroeder
1/19/2025
Good Views
Good Conditions
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Margaret L
2/28/2023
No Swings
No more swings, but expected that based on the reviews here. Still a nice place to go to and just check out. Maybe some ...
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Ashley Reynolds
12/29/2020
Easy to find
Only one swing but the view was great, will return and walk further to see if there are more swings😊
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Sara O'Hara
7/13/2020
Secret Swings YES
July 2020 I followed your directions and they were perfect except the only swing around was one made out of a small branch - ...
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Francisco Hernandez
12/2/2017
As of 01DEC2017
There are now just two basic swings were the directions lead you. Sadly, the blockier swings with the w
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Jacob Brubaker
11/13/2017
Great View, No Swing!!
We hiked the long way around and found no swings! Somebody had cut them down and the strap hung from the tree still. Sad!
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Paul Gonzalez
11/7/2017
La Jolla Swings to go!
Last time I went there was only 1 swing left. So I bought my kids a swing from www.treeswingstore.com and we hung it ...
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Victoria Quinonez
8/30/2017
Swings
As of 8/28/17 there is only one swing.
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Whitley Edge
7/8/2017
Literally JUST left
The swings are not where this post says, but if they were they wouldn't be a secret! I found 2 swings with a little ...
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Heather Schu
7/7/2017
Swings
Disappointed the swings are no longer there. Confirmed with UCSD employee working nearby. Also surprised with a $300 parking fine. Bad ...
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Renee Vacco
6/29/2017
Disappointed
The swings are gone just the rope remains.
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Carolyn Muhlstein
6/23/2017
Swings are There
The swings are still there, but you need to be willing to hike farther down the path.
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Petr Svoboda
6/4/2017
Swings Are Gone
The view is great but the swings are gone, as of 6-4-17
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Kayley Cox
5/15/2017
No more
No swings left here anymore, but there are some huts made out of sticks and a ladder built into a tree to find!
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Megan
4/6/2017
Gone
Great spot but all that remains are ropes.
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Joelle Debban
3/27/2017
No Swings
They're still gone. Someone please put them back up!! 😓
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Javier Calderon
12/1/2016
No Swings
They're gone😢😢
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Bobby Boldt
6/15/2016
Swing Construction
The swings are gone but we can make new ones 👍🏼
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James Pritikin
5/3/2016
Swings gone
No sign of them anymore, all gone!! :(
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Lara Paul
4/21/2016
Only one left!
I was only able to find the one swing, but I did find a ladder to climb up a tree and two huts made ...
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Ashley Dawn
2/18/2016
Swings down
Just went in search of the swings and was informed that they were cut down :(
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Anna Põld
1/19/2016
The swings have been taken down. Still a beautiful spot to go check out!
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Kaitlin Haley
12/27/2015
It's Ok
There's actually only one swing right now and it does have a nice view of the ocean. It's a little difficult to find....and the ...
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Grant
9/4/2015
This isn't a crazy adventure by any means...it's super simple and yet that's what makes it so cool. A beautiful view and a cool ...
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