La Jolla Cove Swim
When is La Jolla Cove Swim?
La Jolla Cove Swim takes place on Saturday, September 12, 2026 in La Jolla, CA.
What distances does La Jolla Cove Swim offer?
La Jolla Cove Swim offers 4 events: Sea Lion 1 Mile Swim, Leopard Shark 3 Mile Swim, Whole Enchilada - Combo Swim - 3 Mile + 1 Mile (not back to back), Garibaldi Groms Fun Swim.
| Event | Distance | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea Lion 1 Mile Swim | 1.0 mi | $75.00 | Register |
| Leopard Shark 3 Mile Swim | 3.0 mi | $100.00 | Register |
| Whole Enchilada - Combo Swim - 3 Mile + 1 Mile (not back to back) | 4.0 mi | $150.00 | Register |
| Garibaldi Groms Fun Swim | 250.0 mi | $30.00 | Register |
How much does La Jolla Cove Swim cost?
Registration for La Jolla Cove Swim starts at $100.00. Prices vary by event distance.
Where is La Jolla Cove Swim held?
La Jolla Cove Swim is held in La Jolla, CA at 1160 Coast Blvd.
About La Jolla Cove Swim
Iconic Open Water Swim held in La Jolla, California the first Sunday after Labor almost every year since 1916.
There are four swim events available on race day.
- 250 Meter kids race "Garibaldi Grommets"
- 1 Mile "Sea Lions"
- 3 Mile "Leopard Sharks"
- 4 Mile "Whole Enchilada" Swimmers compete in both the 1 mile & 3 mile events - there is about an hour between the 2 swims.
All swimmers receive an event t-shirt. All finishers receive a finisher's medal. There are Age Group Medals awarded that follow U.S. Masters Swimming age brackets. For the kids race it is by individual year. 8 year olds will only be competing with 8 years etc up through 12 years of age.