San Diego County Beaches

SAN DIEGO COUNTY BEACHES

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BEACH CLOSURES 619-338-2073

BEACH & WEATHER REPORT 619- 221-8824 L=Limited

US WEATHER SERVICE 619-289-1212 N=No

COASTLINE PARKS & BEACHES 619-235-1169 Y=Yes

LIFE GUARD SERVICE (TOWER) 619-221-8800(24hrs) S=Seasonal

LIFE GUARD SERVICE (ADMIN) 619-221-8899

PLEASE NOTE:

See: www.sandiego.org/beaches/ for detailed information on every beach.

ALCOHOL - not allowed on city beaches and bays without special event permit;

some state beaches do allow alcohol in non-glass containers

DOGS - only on leash between 6pm-9am (except Dog Beach)

CURFEW - generally at 10pm (check with Life Guard or read the posted signs).

Boardwalk maximum speed is 8 mph, (13kph); no overnight camping or sleeping

unless on official campgrounds!

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BLACK'S BEACH- From La Jolla

619-221-8899

Steep cliffs keep this beach isolated. NUDITY BAN ENFORCED (7/99).

Exit 1-5 at Carmel Valley Rd, go west, then go south on Torrey Pines Rd, Park at

Torrey Pines State Beach and hike 20 minutes south on the beach.

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BONITA COVE

619-221-8899

Popular with mothers with young children. Offers playground equipment and

recreation facilities. Exit I-5 at Sea World Dr, follow signs for W Mission Bay Dr.

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CARDIFF STATE BEACH

760-753-5091 (tel. no. for San Elijo SB)

$6 per car/weekdays, $8/weekends & holidays. Recommended for expert surfers

and swimmers only. Dogs are permitted on leashes. Offers showers, barbecues

and fishing. Exit I-5 at Encinitas Blvd, west to Hwy 101, then south for one mile.

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CARLSBAD STATE BEACH

760-438-3143 (for campground)

Popular for volleyball, frisbee, board and body surfing. Offers picnic area and

fishing. Exit I-5 at Tamarack Ave and drive west. to Carlsbad Blvd.

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CARLSBAD STATE BEACH - SOUTH

760-438-3143 (for campground) – Reservation recommended.

Excellent for swimming and popular with campers. Offered: RV dump, Showers

and fishing. Exit I-5 at La Costa Blvd., go west to Carlsbad Blvd., turn right and

follow the signs.

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CHILDREN'S POOL/CASA COVE

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MARINE MAMMAL RESERVE. NO TOUCHING! Marine mammals are fully

protected by Federal Law!

Exit I-5 at La Jolla Parkway (the street name changes to Torrey Pines Rd), right on

Prospect St, right on Jenner to Coast Blvd and follow signs.

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CORONADO BEACH - NORTH

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Excellent for experienced surfers. Popular for volleyball, showers located on Central

Beach. Dogs are allowed to run free. Exit I-5 at Coronado Bridge exit, left on

Orange Ave, right on Isabel Ave, right on Ocean Blvd, and drive to the most northern

end.

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CORONADO BEACH, SOUTH 619-522-7346

One of the widest beaches in the county. Popular with locals and visitors.

Exit Coronado Bridge, left on Orange Ave and right on Isabella to Ocean Blvd.

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CURFEW - generally at 10pm (check with Life Guard or read the posted signs)

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"D" STREET BEACH 760-633-2740

Attracts local surfers. Rocky cobblestone beach.

Exit I-5 at Encinitas Blvd west, go south on Hwy 101, to "D" St.

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DEL MAR BEACH

858-755-1556

At City of Del Mar Beaches alcohol is allowed 24 hours! Includes dog permit

areas. Family beach, lots of sand year round. Exit I-5 on Via de la Valle and drive

West, cross Hwy 101 and continue straight through to Beach signs.

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DOG BEACH (AT OCEAN BEACH)

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Dogs are allowed to roam free. Frisbee is popular here. Experienced swimmers

only! Exit I-8 at Sunset Cliffs Blvd, right on W Pt Loma Blvd & right on Voltaire St.

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FLETCHER COVE

858-755-1560

Cliffline access only! Popular with beachcombers & shell collectors. Exit I-5 at

Lomas Santa Fe Dr; go west until it becomes Plaza St. Right on Beach Front Dr.

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GARBAGE BEACH

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Popular with the surfers. Experienced swimmers only! Access via stairs at Ladera

St and Sunset Cliffs Blvd, Exit I-8 at Sunset Cliffs Blvd, follow Sunset Cliffs Blvd

around to Ladera St.

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HARBOR BEACH

760-966-4536

760-435-4000

Known for its white sand and popular with young surfers. Fishing available of jetty,

showers provided. Exit I-5 in Oceanside at Harbor Dr and drive south. Paid

Parking.

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IMPERIAL BEACH

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Best known for U S Open Sandcastle Competition, also surfing competitions are

held here. Exit I-5 at Palm Ave and drive west. Pier closes at 10 pm.

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LA JOLLA COVE & ELLEN BROWNING SCRIPPS PARK; ECOLOGICAL

PRESERVE

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Suitable for families. NO taking of sea-life, flotation devices, spear fishing.

Alcohol only from noon until 8pm.

Exit I-5 at La Jolla Parkway, (street name changes to Torrey Pines Rd), right on

Prospect St, right on Coast or Girard.

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LA JOLLA SHORES

619-221-8899 Suitable for

swimming and surfing. The consumption of alcohol at this beach & park area is

prohibited at all times. The taking or possession of sea life or artifacts is prohibited!

Exit I-5 at La Jolla Parkway, right on La Jolla Shores Dr and left on Vallecitos.

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CURFEW - generally at 10pm (check with Life Guard or read the posted signs)

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LEUCADIA (GRANDVIEW) 760-633-2880

Popular with locals of all ages. Exit Leucadia Blvd off I-5, drive west to Hwy 101 &

drive north to Grandview access.

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MOONLIGHT BEACH

760-633-2880

Excellent for families, volleyball is popular, picnic tables. Exit I-5 at Encinitas Blvd.,

go west, to B St

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MISSION BEACH - NORTH

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Popular with people watchers who enjoy the combination of skaters, bicyclists and

leisurely strollers. Exit I-5 at Grand Ave, drive west, take a left on Mission Blvd, and

drive to the roller coaster.

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MISSION BEACH - SOUTH

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A favorite with students and surfers. Lots of restaurants, shops and pubs.

Exit I-5 at Grand Ave, drive west, left on Mission Blvd and drive to the end.

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OCEAN BEACH - NORTH

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Experienced swimmers only! STRONG RIP CURRENTS!

The volleyball action is here.

Exit I-8 at Sunset Cliffs Blvd, right on W Point Loma Blvd and right on Voltaire St.

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OCEAN BEACH - SOUTH

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STRONG RIP CURRENTS! Showers provided.

Exit I-8 at Sunset Cliffs Blvd, right on West Point Loma Blvd & left on Abbott St.

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OCEANSIDE PIER BEACH

760-435-4000 Suitable for families. Long stretch of white sandy beach.

Exit I-5 at Mission Ave, go west to Hill St, drive one block north, turn left on Third St.

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PACIFIC BEACH

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Sandy beach, boardwalk, bicycling and roller-skating.

Exit I-5 at Grand Ave, drive west to Mission Blvd.

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SAN ELIJO STATE BEACH

760-753-5091

$6 per car/weekdays, $8/weekends & holidays.; must be out by sunset.

Sandy Beach; excellent surfing reef! (dogs south of tower 7).

Exit I-5 at Encinitas Blvd; go west, then south on Hwy. 101.

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SEASCAPE BEACH

858-755-1569

Very popular with the Del Mar race crowd and volleyball enthusiasts.

Exit I-5 at Lomas Santa Fe Dr and drive to the 500 block of South Sierra Ave.

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PLEASE NOTE:

See: www.sandiego.org/beaches/ for detailed information on every beach




CURFEW - generally at 10pm (check with Lifeguard or read the posted signs)

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SILVER STRAND STATE BEACH

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Parking $6 per car/weekdays, $8/weekends & holidays.; must be out by 8pm

($13.00 fee charged for overnight; self- contained RV type only. First come first

served basis.)

Popular with young families due to the shallow and calm waters.

Exit I-5 at Coronado Bridge, left on Orange Ave, drive past Hotel del Coronado and

continue down Hwy 75 until you reach Coronado Cays.

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SWAMI'S BEACH PARK

760-633-2880

Use the stairs at Swami's to access this popular surf spot. Offers picnic tables and

barbecues. Exit I-5 at Encinitas Blvd and go west, left on First St and drive to

Swami's Beach, long steep stairs.

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TORREY PINES STATE BEACH

858-755-2063 $6 per car/weekdays, $8/weekends& holidays. Closes at sunset.

Offers fantastic views and a long stretch of beach. Exit I-5 at Carmel Valley Rd. go

west, then south on Torrey Pines Rd.

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WINDANSEA

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NO SCUBA; I-5 at Grand Ave, west on Grand Ave, north on Mission Blvd, north on

La Jolla Blvd, left on Nautilus St.

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