La Jolla’s tide pools were chosen as one of two statewide sites for the June 1 kickoff of the California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s month-long Snapshot Cal Coast initiative.

In this file photo, safety repairs to the Inalåhan natural tide pools, a popular spot for residents and tourists, have been completed after several months of delays.

In addition, backpackers looking to hike along the Lost Coast must consult a tide chart throughout their journey. There are three large stretches of trail that are impassable, except at low tide.

Claytor Lake is offering a vernal pool hike to learn about the pools and the critters that live in them. That starts at 1 p.m. at the parking lot between campgrounds B and C.

If you get antsy sunbathing, lace up your hiking shoes and take a 15- to 20-minute walk along the cliffs just southeast of the tide pools to catch a glimpse of Puu Pehe, or Sweetheart Rock.

Ruby Beach and Beach Trail 4 have accessible viewpoints and accessible vault toilets. What's more, Beach 4 is an excellent place to look for sea stars and anemones in the tide pools.

When you get tired of gazing out to sea and snorkelling around the coral reefs, take a guided hike into the rainforest. It’s home to dusky leaf monkeys, flying lemurs, macaques and squirrels. 35. ...

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