Whispering Sands Beach

Located along the La Jolla shoreline, Whispering Sands Beach is a rocky beach with few sandy parts. There is a rocky reef in the water near Whispering Sands Beach known as Horseshoe Reef or simply as Horseshoe. The area near this beach is sometimes known as "Nicholson Point Park." However, it is important to note that there is no grassy park here. As an interesting fact, Whispering Sands Beach gets its name from the alleged squeaking and whispering sounds produced by the dry sand here when you walk upon it. A possible explanation for this phenomenon is that the sound is produced due to friction from the perfectly spherical and dry sand particles rubbing against each other when someone walks upon them. Whispering Sands Beach does not have lifeguards or any other amenities, so plan your trip accordingly. The beach allows dogs on a leash before 9 am and after 6 pm between April and October. Between November and March, the beach allows dogs before 9 am and after 4 pm. 

Whispering Sands Beach offers many fun activities including sunbathing, swimming, tide-pooling, beachcombing, wildlife watching, scuba diving, and surfing. The water near Whispering Sands Beach offers fun and exciting surfing waves and is popular among local surfers. In addition, scuba divers also dive in the water near this beach to explore its vibrant underwater biodiversity and topography. The water near Whispering Sands Beach is home to many kinds of fish, and you can also see many varieties of marine mammals here including seals, sea lions, and migrating grey whales (between December and April). However, if you are planning to go into the water near Whispering Sands Beach, we recommend being extremely careful as the water here is known to have extremely dangerous currents and strong waves. If you like tide-pooling, there are many interesting tidepools present on this beach which you can explore during low tide. The Nicholson Point, which is present to the north of Whispering Sands Beach, also has some exquisitely shaped rock formations with crevices and alcoves which are worth exploring. If you are looking for a sandier beach, we recommend visiting the nearby Marine Street Beach, which is located to the immediate south of Whispering Sands Beach. 

Getting to Whispering Sands Beach is slightly difficult - the access path to the beach is situated between 100 and 202 Coast Boulevard, where street parking is also available. However, locating this pathway can be difficult as it is hidden between two apartment buildings. You can also access Whispering Sands Beach by walking north along the shoreline from another beach called Marine Street Beach which is located near the intersection between Marine Street and Vista Del Mar Avenue. Street parking is also available near this beach.

There are many attractions near Whispering Sands Beach. Nautical History Gallery & Museum displays interesting maritime antiques and beautifully handcrafted model ships which offer a unique insight into maritime history and technology and naval warfare. If you like cats, The Cat Lounge is arguably San Diego’s only non-profit cat lounge which offers visitors a fun, engaging, and even therapeutic experience with cats rescued from local shelters. In addition, you can also adopt cats from The Cat Lounge if you find a suitable cat. If you are looking for another attraction near Whispering Sands Beach, Salk Institute for Biological Studies is frequently visited by architecture aficionados due to its impressive architecture which was designed by renowned architect Louis I. Kahn. This institute offers guided and self-guided tours of its wonderful premises. However, you need to make a prior reservation for a tour. If you want to visit Salk Institute for Biological Studies, you can visit its website for more information about reserving a tour.  

If you get hungry, there are many great restaurants near Whispering Sands Beach. Manhattan of La Jolla is a New York style-Italian steakhouse and restaurant which has a charming old-school ambiance. This restaurant also offers delicious steaks, seafood, and Italian dishes. The Promiscuous Fork offers outstanding gourmet dishes and has an innovative menu with culinary influences from all over the world. If you are looking for another good and affordable restaurant near Whispering Sands Beach, the modestly priced Cheese Shop offers amazing sandwiches, salads, and soups.

If you are looking for a hotel near Whispering Sands Beach, there are many great nearby options. The 4-Star Hotel La Jolla, Curio Collection By Hilton offers many amenities including a pool, fitness center, and a restaurant. A more affordable hotel is the 3-Star La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club, which is a resort that offers many amenities including a private beach club with fireplaces and barbecue grills, multiple tennis courts, a 9-hole golf course, a gym, and multiple restaurants. If you are looking for another good and affordable hotel near Whispering Sands Beach, the modestly priced 2-Star The Shoal La Jolla Beach offers many amenities including a pool, hot tub, and a fire pit. In addition, the hotel offers free accommodation to children aged 17 and under staying with an adult.