Californias Most Controversial Beach Explained | The Childrens Pool

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Californias Childrens Pool in San Diego, also known as the Childrens Pool Beach, is a small, sandy beach area in La Jolla with a unique history. Originally constructed in 1931, the pool was created through the donation of Ellen Browning Scripps, a prominent philanthropist. She funded the construction of a seawall to provide a safe, protected area where children could swim without the dangers of strong ocean currents. Over the years, the pool became a popular spot not only for families but also for seals and sea lions, which started using the beach as a haul-out and birthing area. This development led to ongoing debates and legal battles over the years concerning the shared use of the space by humans and wildlife, making the Childrens Pool a focal point for discussions on environmental conservation and public access.

ITS HISTORY - Weekly Tales of American Urban Decay as presented by your host Ryan Socash.

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