Located across the water from La Jolla Shores, La Jolla Cove may not be much in terms of a beach, but its striking beauty and snorkeling reputation more than make up for it among recent visitors.

There’s nothing like waking up at your San Diego beachside hotel, throwing a swimsuit on, grabbing your snorkel and walking across the street for a morning swim in La Jolla Cove. Followed by ...