The name “Whale View Point” was first seen on a map of La Jolla Park filed by R. J. Pennell, under the auspices of the Pacific Coast Land Bureau on March 22, 1887.  It identified a point of land located off of what is now the 400-500 block of Coast Street, now Coast Boulevard, La Jolla, California.  Today, Whale View Point is used to identify a stretch of coastline commencing at the northern boundary of 274 Coast Boulevard and extending about 1/3 of a mile to the “climbing wall” located in front of the San Diego Museum of Contemporary Art in what would be the 600 block of Coast Boulevard.  It boasts a lovely coastline grassy knoll and several acres of coastal vegetation for visitors to enjoy.  The Wedding Bowl is located at its north end (rented out by the City of San Diego today for events) and a Kumeyaay monument has been installed there also.

In 2016, La Jolla Parks & Beaches, Inc. obtained a series of right of entry permits from the City’s Transportation Department and with great assistance from the City’s Parks & Recreation Department, to address erosion at WVP caused by careless pedestrian use.  The coastal vegetation and the bluffs were trampled, unsightly and in danger of eradication.  In addition, the lovely picnic grass on the bluff was very worn, in part by the absence of a sidewalk for users to enjoy in lieu to rutted dirt and mud.  Temporary stakes and ropes were permitted to be installed and the improvement in the vegetation has been very notable.  LJP&B worked with the community to identify the extent of a concrete sidewalk and funds were secured to install a six foot wide sidewalk and handicap accessible picnic tables.  The area receives very substantial use and these enhancements have made a big difference in the coastal health at this location.  Efforts are under way to secure approval to install more aesthetic posts and chains to create a coastal look which looks more permanent.