San Diego is weighing a plan to curb the foul smell at La Jolla Cove by treating the cliffs, but the idea has sparked pushback from people who fear the product could affect the sea lions and the sensitive shoreline environment that draw crowds to the area.
What’s happening?
According to Fox 5 San Diego, the city’s Parks and Recreation Department is seeking permission to apply a bioactive cleaner and odor counteractant to the cliffs at La Jolla Cove. The proposed treatment is intended to cut down on the lingering odor from animal waste.
For some visitors, the smell is as memorable as the scenery. La Jolla Cove is widely known for its sea lions, beach access, and ocean views, yet the odor has become hard for some people to overlook.
“It stinks,” visitor Aniyah Pintard told the outlet. “It smells almost like old fish. I don’t really know how to describe it, but it’s not pleasant.”…