Every day is a good day to learn more about UC San Diego, but we've chosen a particular one to spread knowledge with our new feature called "Triton Tuesday." Each Tuesday, get the inside scoop with fun facts about Triton athletics, the UC San Diego campus and community, and our beautiful home of San Diego, California, in a Did You Know? format.

Outside of academics, a huge draw for students to attend UC San Diego is its close proximity to the beach. The campus is within close proximity to the coast, allowing students easy access to some of the most scenic parts of San Diego.
 
The La Jolla Shores is a mile long crescent with activities for all sorts of beach goers. The shores are a great place for families and surfers alike to enjoy. It's also a great place for scuba diving and kayaking.
 
The Torrey Pines State Beach is a popular destination for hiking and beach activities.  Located just a little north of campus, the beach is surrounded by 300-foot cliffs. Hikers can explored the cliffs and see the spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean or they can head to the shore and walk the long sandy stretches.
 
The La Jolla Cove is a smaller beach but a popular spot to look for sea creatures. Just a little further south is the Children's Pool, home to many seals and their pups.
 
Many of the UC San Diego Athletic teams highlight the beach by using it as the backdrop for their team pictures. We are excited for more team photos at the beach in the future!







PRIOR TRITON TUESDAYS
• 1992 Dream Team Finds a Home at Main Gym (Sept. 1)
• UC San Diego Home to Award-Winning Faculty (Sept. 8)
• UC San Diego Athletics Hall of Fame (Sept. 15)
• Exploring Dr. Seuss in San Diego (Sept. 22)
• La Jolla's Wonderful Weather (Sept. 29)
• Academic Excellence on Display by the Tritons (Oct. 6)
• Getting to Know Our Unique College System (Oct. 13)

About UC San Diego Athletics
After two decades as one of the most successful programs in NCAA Division II, the UC San Diego intercollegiate athletics program begins a new era in 2020 as a member of the Big West Conference in NCAA Division I. The 23-sport Tritons earned 30 team and nearly 150 individual national championships during its time in Divisions II and III and helped guide more than 1,400 scholar-athletes to All-America honors. In addition, 83 Tritons have been named Academic All-Americans, while 37 have earned prestigious NCAA Post Graduate Scholarships. UC San Diego scholar-athletes exemplify the academic ideals of one of the world's preeminent institutions, graduating at an average rate of 91 percent, one of the highest rates among institutions at all divisions. For more information on the Tritons, visit UCSDtritons.com or follow UC San Diego Athletics on social media @UCSDtritons.