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
619-221-8899
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
619-522-7346
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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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)
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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)
619-221-8899
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
619-221-8899
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
619-423-8328
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
619-221-8899
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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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)
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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
619-221-8899
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
619-221-8899
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
619-221-8899
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
619-221-8899
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
619-221-8899
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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SAN DIEGO COUNTY BEACHES
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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 Lifeguard or read the posted signs)
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SILVER STRAND STATE BEACH
619-435-5184
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
619-221-8899
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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