User-friendliness is the key to La Jolla Shores' popularity. The Shores' prime location makes it a favorite among surfers of all ability levels. The wave itself is your basic, beachbreak mix; but, when the factors come together it can get surprisingly good. Drag your feet when wading in as more than one stingray lurks beneath. Large schools of harmless leopard sharks and even the occasional sea turtle are sometimes easily spotted in the normally crystal clear waters here. Lots of bodyboards in the parking lot area, & many of them are tourists on the crowded beach all summer. Best Season: Fall, Winter. Swell Direction: W, NW. Size: 2'-6'. Tide: Medium. Wind: E, SE. Bottom: Sand. Rating: Intermediate.