San Diego Beach Fire Pits
Enjoying San Diego beach fire pits is a time-honored tradition residents and visitors have enjoyed for years. Most beaches provide fire pits free, on a first-come-first-served basis, you bring the wood. Call your friends and family, sing a song around the fire and make s’mores. San Diego beach fire pits are a tradition that even the God of fire would be proud of. Not all San Diego beaches allow bonfires but here are a few to get you started.
Oceanside’s Harbor Beach. is located by the Oceanside Harbor and Cape Cod-style Village on the south end, and the Camp Pendleton Marine Base to the North. This long, sandy beach is a perfect place to getaway. You’ll find about two miles of sidewalk to stroll, which will take you around the entire Harbor, where you’ll find plenty of places to eat and shop for souvenirs. There is lifeguard coverage at Harbor Beach. Shaded picnic areas include tables, barbecue grills, a playground, and restrooms are available throughout the area.
James Benet
01:33 05 Jun 22
Spacious and friendly beach atmosphere. Good boat landing dock and expansive marina. Parking is expensive at $15 for a few hrs up to $50 for a day. Great for a family outing with kids. Bring food and drink along with some chairs and an umbrella then relax for a day. Bathrooms are close to the beach and outside sand rinse showers available.
Jacques Lavender
16:42 16 May 22
Nice spot to grill out and beautiful sights to see .. the whole walk down by the beach is amazing.. rent a boat and ride with the family that's not too expensive , last time I went it was under 100 bucks but with gas and all I don't know any more .. or go dolphin watching Really its wheal watching but we seen more dolphins then any thing ..still over all great for the price and there's even have a person making drinks ... I love my home town beach it's one of a kind
Marie FARRANCE
22:41 02 May 22
Always a beautiful relaxing place to hang out with three family.. I love it...
Jacob Bertrand
22:02 30 Mar 22
Great place to visit, walk around and enjoy a pleasant meal. Get reservations or check-in early as restaurants get busy on weekends.
Dax Max
20:36 28 Mar 22
Pretty laid back/ modest community of people surrounds this beach. Lots of old homes etc.
Jack Morris
01:48 28 Feb 22
Had a lot of fun here. Probably crowded in the summer but today was few and far between people wise and a beautiful day…
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10:54 13 Oct 21
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Andrew Singh Randhawa
03:05 01 Sep 21
My mom had a great time! Awesome scenery and great weather. So grateful she loved her time in Oceanside Pier/Beach.
Krystal Smith
15:49 25 Jul 21
This is one of my absolute favorite beaches to visit. So beautiful the town is also pretty impressive. In walking distance to shopping and great food.
foreign hairco
19:15 21 Jul 21
$15 parking but it was well worth it. Less crowded on this side and the beach area is much larger than on the other side.
Nan Carter
17:24 20 Jul 21
I love this area. The weather is perfect and some of the restaurants are out doors with beautiful views. It's paradise on earth! I just hope they stop building all these multi story complexes robbing us of our ocean views!!!
Diana
04:55 14 Jul 21
Parking is great right on beach, if u can find it get there by 10am. All paid parking. there is also metered hourly parking but it only accepts change and you'll need a decent amount. There's also a big parking lot further from the beach across from harbor restaurants. The Beach and harbor very clean and well kept. Lots of trash cans so please use them!! Lots of lifeguards and police around. Need more bathrooms and showers at all Oceanside beachs. Enjoy! Wear lots of sunscreen and stay hydrated. Also this beach doesn't allow alcohol or smoking of any kind. 🙄
William Buckley
03:53 08 Jul 21
An adolescent whale got beached here yesterday but the boys and I were able to push it back in the ocean. Cool beach
Nannette Burnett
14:45 28 May 21
Great place for a walk .Many restaurants beach side.If u love Fish and chips this is the place to go
Jay Violette
23:07 20 Apr 21
This was our go-to beach to relax. It's more laid back than many of the other beaches in SoCal, but just as enjoyable. There are several good restaurants close by (in the Joe's Crab Shack area). You can park for free parking across the street from Joe's Crab Shack if you don't want to pay for parking nearby.
Debbie Mortenson
17:22 10 Apr 21
Love the beach. Love camping at the beach. When the state parks are full, well we have the Harbor in Oceanside. It only gets 4 stars because at night rude people like to ride through loudly blaring their music. Otherwise it is well patrolled during the day!
Anabella Petersen
18:38 26 Mar 21
I adore going to the beach! As a result, when I learned about this well-known beach, I invited all of my friends to join me. They are all responsible enough to look after their clients, as I observed, and there are lifeguards on every corner. So don't be concerned; all you have to do now is make fun of them!
Moonlight Beach in Encinitas. Moonlight State Beach is a state park that is operated by the city of Encinitas. Family-friendly with lifeguards and great swimming spots, it’s a fun and welcoming place to spend the day. There is a pay parking lot, but if you arrive early enough, you can find free street parking. The fire pits are available until the beach closes at 10 PM.
Noe Torres
02:07 05 Jun 22
My first time at Moonlight was great. The beach is easily accessible and clean. There were plenty of people enjoying the beach but it didn't feel crowded. Definitely worth the drive there.
Swan Amity
21:00 16 May 22
This was our first visit visit to Moonlight Beach and my little family loved it. It was a convenient walk from our hotel, with lovely yards and a beautiful rock garden lining the street. The beach was clean and the supporting buildings were well maintained. It was great to see families enjoying the great weather on Saturday. We went back three times during our stay in Encinitas including a sunrise excursion. I would absolutely visit again. What a lovely example of California's state beaches.
Mel V
18:57 27 Mar 22
I love it here. The sand is soft and the water is great. I often encounter/see marine life when I come here. Parking is difficult but it's worth it to spend a day here.
Christina Hutton
02:54 22 Mar 22
Had such a great time at this beach today! It was recommended to us for our out of state visit. They are currently prepping the sand for spring break and summer so some parts are blocked off. There’s a new concession stand w a very nice man. Great coffee and snow cones! Bathrooms are SO clean and new. The park was also v new too. Today there were quite a lot of rocks w the high tide but still fun. And loved the cool black sand! We also saw a group of dolphins playing and surfing.
customcarpenters
00:49 08 Feb 22
Great beach to walk and jog, although the water can come right up to the cliffs and not leave dry ground. Nice amenities include concession stand/rental shop, large public bathrooms and outdoor showers. Friendly for those with mobility considerations.
Marilou Hobrock
23:09 25 Jan 22
Gorgeous day by moonlight!
If you are not able today maybe in the future that you may you feel the ocean breeze on your face and be glad the sun is shiny and the winds are gentle!
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Debisree Ray
12:49 19 Jan 22
If you want to explore socal, without touristy spots, this beach can be one of them. This is gorgeous, laid back, cool without much people. It’s narrow but the view could be spectacular. The ocean is great. You can walk long way along the pacific. It’s a calm residential area, so can imagine people enjoying moonlit night by the pacific. The view could be stellar. The beach is small, having amenities like washrooms, etc. there’s picnic benches, playground for kids. It’s perfect.
laree wait
17:30 01 Jan 22
Great beach. Not as busy as more touristy areas. Great playground for kids as well. We stayed at the Moonlight Motel right up the street which was awesome! We will definitely visit again.
Richard Douthit
00:19 30 Nov 21
It was fun. The fog rolled in so we played volleyball with a two very nice young local boys. Nice way to spend an afternoon
Sarah E
00:04 27 Nov 21
New walking pads were installed which make it a nice experience. The parking is so-so as most beaches, there's some rocky areas so slim picking with spots to lay out. Overall, a beautiful beach 🙌🏼
Heather Rekalske
22:01 23 Nov 21
This is my favorite beach in San Diego. There are restrooms, a snack bar, showers, a playground, volleyball courts, and handicap access almost all the way down to the beach. There is also a main lifeguard tower and one ancillary within 400 yards of each other. There is a huge parking lot and street parking all around, as well. Fall during a week day is the best time to go because everyone is back at school/work, the air is crisp, and the sky is bright.
Cherilyn Jones
04:47 12 Nov 21
Great spot for an evening sunset picnic fire 🙂
Tables are spaced well. If there’s wind be aware of the fire and smoke blowing toward the table you set up at. The pits on concrete are best for this and tables next to them to set up at.
Rats 🐀 show up at dusk in the Palm circle with stones near trash cans so don’t put anything on that island or setup near it.
Tables are spaced well. If there’s wind be aware of the fire and smoke blowing toward the table you set up at. The pits on concrete are best for this and tables next to them to set up at.
Rats 🐀 show up at dusk in the Palm circle with stones near trash cans so don’t put anything on that island or setup near it.
Sharon Sorells
12:43 26 Oct 21
This was one of my most favorite beaches I have ever been to. The views were spectacular and the waves were just right. You can walk a good amount out and the water isn’t too deep which was great for my kids. The extra amenities are great too. There is a little park, bathroom, showers and snack bar. Perfect beach in my opinion.
mike AP
23:34 05 Oct 21
Very laid back, narrow beach. It was a beautiful day and people were out. You can walk all along the narrow beach. Go ahead and get your feet wet. Parking is on the hill but I just parked on the street
Justin Peralta
04:41 12 Sep 21
I always have a good time here. I usually just grab ice cream and walk down to the beach for the beautiful views. Beach volleyball and campfires are always fun too!
Chris G
06:18 18 Aug 21
Beautiful little beach, great for photography when people aren't around. Neat topography. Volleyball. Lifeguard. Restrooms, showers. Designated surfing area aside from swimming area. Big rock ledges to sit on and watch sunset. Nice mix of all sorts of people and families. Playground. Lawn area. Parking isn't easy if busy. Feels like a neighborhood park, on the beach. Walkable to spots in town. No pets allowed 🙂
Josh Pitt
01:10 18 Aug 21
Moonlight Beach was a very chill experience that provided the perfect scene for our little group of college kids looking to play around on some surfboards and have a good time. Not overly crowded, fabulous waves, and free, relatively painless parking. Bravo.
Deena Merrill Greto
06:20 30 Jul 21
Moonlight Beach is beautiful. However, we went yesterday and it was so packed it reminded me of The Zuma Beach of the 1970s. They have tables and they have a nice clean bathroom. I think it's a good place to take kids.... If you want peace and quiet, not so much, at least in the summer.
Mike Peters
15:55 25 Jul 21
Ideal locale for a day at the beach. Good amount of parking (not enough), but there are plenty of side streets where you can practice your parallel parking!
Good amenities, including showers, changing rooms rentals and food. Playground area too!
The beach has great sand and extends for miles in both directions. Catching sand crabs was a favorite of my kids.
Only drawback is there are steep hills all around to get to the beach. There are a couple of dropoff locations.
Good amenities, including showers, changing rooms rentals and food. Playground area too!
The beach has great sand and extends for miles in both directions. Catching sand crabs was a favorite of my kids.
Only drawback is there are steep hills all around to get to the beach. There are a couple of dropoff locations.
Messi
03:11 19 Jun 21
Wonderful beach. Lots of space across the shoreline. There's showers, restrooms, volleyball, a playground for the kids and more. The main lifeguard station overlooks the beach as a comforting presence with smaller lifeguard towers throughout. Surfers have a designated area so that they don't interfere with swimmers. In addition, I found this beach to be well-suited for younger kids as the waves were shallow and weren't large unless you intentionally swam farther out into the water (I visited from 1 PM - 4 PM with cloudy conditions; make sure to check the weather forecast beforehand!)
Rebecca Fuller
21:35 14 Jun 21
Moonlight State Beach Playground
We loved this amazing beach park!! I thought the theme was right on point with the sails, surfboard, and sea life on the playground. My son was mesmerized by the tractor grading the sand by the lifeguard tower. We will definitely be back for another beach/park day!
📍400 B St, Encinitas, CA 92024
🚙Free parking on street but it is limited and hard to find at peak times
💰This park is free
🎠The play structure has both standard and bucket swings, small shaded canopies overhead, and is built on a rubber/sand ground surface
🚽Restrooms
🧺Multiple picnic tables under pavilion
🍔Charcoal grills
🪑Park benches at playground
🏖Playground is near the beach
🌅Scenic ocean views
🖼Lawn
🌟Clean grounds
🛣Far from busy roads
🏐Sand volleyball courts
We loved this amazing beach park!! I thought the theme was right on point with the sails, surfboard, and sea life on the playground. My son was mesmerized by the tractor grading the sand by the lifeguard tower. We will definitely be back for another beach/park day!
📍400 B St, Encinitas, CA 92024
🚙Free parking on street but it is limited and hard to find at peak times
💰This park is free
🎠The play structure has both standard and bucket swings, small shaded canopies overhead, and is built on a rubber/sand ground surface
🚽Restrooms
🧺Multiple picnic tables under pavilion
🍔Charcoal grills
🪑Park benches at playground
🏖Playground is near the beach
🌅Scenic ocean views
🖼Lawn
🌟Clean grounds
🛣Far from busy roads
🏐Sand volleyball courts
Alejandro Dauguet
09:02 04 Apr 21
Beautiful, narrow sands flanked by short cliffs and the endless aquamarine tide. Good place to balance stones... and then knock them down. Such is the ebb and flow of nature.
Sam Diego Mejia
23:02 10 Feb 21
Moonlight Beach is truly one of thee most beautiful and extremely well maintained public beaches in all of California. Volleyball nets, fire rings and very clean restrooms are just a few of the amenities with top notch lifeguards always on duty. Very beautiful panoramic views of a large stretch of pristine golden state coastline.
Tourmaline Surfing Park Beach. Surfing isn’t the only thing you’ll enjoy at this beautiful beach, although, if you are a surfer, we highly recommend catching your next wave here. Tourmaline Beach sits between the North end of Pacific Beach and the south end of La Jolla. As with all the other beaches in the area, the fire pits are first-come, first-served.
Tom Alley
18:59 28 May 22
After learning to surf at Ocean Beach, then progressing up to Pacific Beach just south of Crystal Pier, spent most of my later years surfing at Tourmaline Canyon Beach! Surfing only beach with parking lot and bathrooms, great place to party at night, so many great memories! 50 years ago now, but still remember those days fondly!
Morgan Phillips
04:30 25 May 21
My favorite place to surf! Great for beginners with lots of whitewash to start out on. Parking is decent, gets a little hectic on the weekends. People are friendly too!
Andrew Marshall
20:39 17 Mar 21
This place is awesome. There's a nice public restroom to rinse off at after surfing and lots of parking (on weekdays). The waves are well formed and beginner friendly. As a kook I found it much easier to surf here than at Pacific Beach. It's legal to light contained fires on the beach after sunset.
Jen H.
07:33 22 Feb 21
Great place for families and surfers of all levels! Parking is limited but free. Public restrooms with rinse off area. Can get very crowded but everyone seems to make it work.
Vladislav
00:45 02 Nov 20
The park is awesome! It is good for surfers beginners! Besides it is a great place for for spending time with your children.
There are a parking lot and a clean restroom.
The beach itself is clean and not overcrowded.
There are a parking lot and a clean restroom.
The beach itself is clean and not overcrowded.
Cait H
05:38 05 Oct 20
Great for surfing. There are bathrooms and a free parking lot (and lots of free street parking up the hill if the lot is full). There aren't many swimmers there, mostly surfers, so it's got some great open space for both white wash waves for beginners near the shore and green water out a bit. The currents can be strong, so keep an eye on where you are and remember to swim parallel to the shore(not towards it) if you get stuck in a rip tide.
Ski Beach Park on Mission Bay. Located on Vacation Isle in the middle of Mission Bay, Ski Beach Park features a boat launch, picnic tables, a great walking path, a play area for kids, and of course, fire pits for bonfire-seekers. The park can be reached by taking Ingraham Street onto the island and turn east on Vacation Road, then take your first left into the parking area.
janet shelton
18:31 02 Jun 22
I meet with a pair of baby boomers every Tuesday and Thursday at 10 in front of the picnic benches and we do a 4-mile walk it is a beautiful walk I come in from El Cajon or it's way too hot so anyone that says 50 or older are welcome to join us
Jack McInerney
00:23 22 Mar 22
Water Skiing, fishing, beach, showers, gazebo. Soccer field. Nice for picnics, lots of parking, bus line. Several bathrooms, and overlooks Sea World. Paradise Point vacation island, rooms, pool, and spa. About a mile to the ocean.
Michelle Gary
18:19 08 Mar 22
Went to fly kites and play with my nephew in the sand. Great day. We were tired and sooo sandy when we left. A day I will cherish forever.
Riza Remotigue
18:07 17 Jan 22
We usually go here for an afternoon walk with the kids on weekend. It's a very nice place to walk around or play some ball games with the kids. A very nice place for picnic as well.
Updated. It's been a while since my last visit. It still one if the best beaches that I want to go when I have my kids with me. There's lot of spaces to play, to walk around or riding a bike.
Updated. It's been a while since my last visit. It still one if the best beaches that I want to go when I have my kids with me. There's lot of spaces to play, to walk around or riding a bike.
Kenyetta Michelle
18:46 24 Oct 21
The view is beautiful and a great location to enter the water with your boats. You would think that the restrooms would be cleaner but some of us are just plain disgusting! God b with the Essential Workers(low wage employees and small business entrepreneurs) and to those that keep all public and private businesses clean! May the Most High revenge for his poor and wise servants!
Stacy Floyd
23:18 02 Sep 21
We had my Nephews celebration of life and it was so nice. The park is huge so this a great place to have any type of event. Family friendly and great atmosphere. You can jet ski also and fish. Loved It!!😀💛
Leuluniu “SaulgoOd” Misailegalu
23:00 28 Aug 21
I like it here because it's the only place I've been able to find that doesn't get and stays packed all day and night.
Rishi Bhise
16:21 03 Aug 21
Water is not deep. But a good place for a large group. Good for kayaking and jet skies.
Serena Fraraccio
16:53 24 Jul 21
Good things: It can get very crowded during the day, but very peaceful at evenings and you can enjoy the fireworks all by yourself every evening at 9pm.
Negatives: The restrooms are among the grossest I've seen (and I've travelled a lot) and parking can be difficult if you're not carrying any trailer or boat. The indications where regular vehicles can park are very poorly written and people get lots of tickes.
Negatives: The restrooms are among the grossest I've seen (and I've travelled a lot) and parking can be difficult if you're not carrying any trailer or boat. The indications where regular vehicles can park are very poorly written and people get lots of tickes.
John Jr
01:07 22 Jul 21
Had to give this place 4 stars because of the lack of parking on the weekends. Although, it is a very great place to land your jetski/boat. They have a decent size boat ramp, and plenty of bathrooms/garbage cans which you will need to have a great time. They do maintain fairly well, and the park rangers are very nice. No alcohol is allowed, and on the weekends police do walk around and check, so please be careful.
Sarah Altalqani
01:57 21 Jul 21
Super fun, regularly go jet skiing in this location. The loading doc and parking is super convenient. We have no problem parking our jet ski, lots of friendly people!
Ana Licea
05:31 19 Jul 21
Loved that beach. Bring so many beautiful memories. ❤️😪 But other then that. Loved it. ❤️👍🥰
TheGlassasylum
14:08 06 Jul 21
This Park is only one area of the Mission Beach aquatic Park system.
They provide large areas for family picnics, and corporate events. Many opportunities for enjoying a water park atmosphere.
Large areas for volleyball, basketball, children areas, bathrooms and showers, boat launching, kayaking, sailing, the world famous boardwalk.
There's no place like this in the world. Absolutely stunning.
They provide large areas for family picnics, and corporate events. Many opportunities for enjoying a water park atmosphere.
Large areas for volleyball, basketball, children areas, bathrooms and showers, boat launching, kayaking, sailing, the world famous boardwalk.
There's no place like this in the world. Absolutely stunning.
Ki H
01:52 31 May 21
It is a beautiful and quiet spot during the week. On the weekends...everyone is outside doing something. But the park is beautiful, clean and quiet!! I go to relax and decompress after a long day
tru Kendrick
19:48 18 May 21
Great place for a romantic picnic or family outing. We've had BBQs and birthday parties. Good spot for boating, kayaks, rowboats or pontoons. Sometimes I come just to watch the ducks and be peaceful. There's even a shower by the bathroom to rinse off if you need it. My family has been coming here for years. We love it.
Coronado Beach. Not that Coronado Beach needs more amenities to be amazing (you’ll find picnic tables, BBQs, restrooms, and the beautiful Hotel del Coronado nearby), but the fire pits spread out across the sand are much appreciated. The beach here stays crowded with tourists and locals alike, but like most people that visit they are there to build sandcastles and enjoy surfing, the sun, and sand.
Cassandra Jackson
01:26 13 Apr 22
Huge beautiful beach with lots of sand. Parking can be a little tricky though.
Dana Almulla
21:25 13 Dec 21
Must go in December to go ice skating, and see the Christmas lights on the trees
Scott Hummel
23:49 17 Nov 21
Ok beach. The waves aren't that good and there's lots of seaweed in the water. Sand is nice.
Ted Fletcher
08:26 04 Aug 21
Nice beach, very touristy, windy. Beautiful homes, full sun & your typical beach activities
Rob Hall (SnobbyComa8)
17:42 29 Jun 21
A really great beach but parking is near impossible. You Will have to park far away and walk.
Heather Drewlow
23:40 23 Jun 21
Beautiful. As of yesterday there was no toll. Could change but worth the drive.
Silver Strand State Beach offers an aquatic center with kayaks for rent as well as a beautiful and relaxing campground. There’s so much sun and sand here that it’s easy to understand why people fall in love with Southern California. Fires must be contained to the rings provided and must all put out by closing time (10 PM), even if you’re staying overnight
thomas meroni
22:25 06 Feb 22
Beautiful views of the Pacific, the bay, and everything in between and beyond. The Coastal trail is relatively easy, but steep at times.
The beach is wide, has wonderful soft sand. You are almost guaranteed to see birds, egrets, pelicans, and sea lions. Gentle waves invite you to enjoy the Pacific's beauty.
Beach is well kept up, clean. Can be busiest on weekends, it is a large beach, but you can usually find space to relax.
Would recommend this to anyone visiting San Diego. Easy to get to from downtown, using the spectacular Coronado Bridge.
The beach is wide, has wonderful soft sand. You are almost guaranteed to see birds, egrets, pelicans, and sea lions. Gentle waves invite you to enjoy the Pacific's beauty.
Beach is well kept up, clean. Can be busiest on weekends, it is a large beach, but you can usually find space to relax.
Would recommend this to anyone visiting San Diego. Easy to get to from downtown, using the spectacular Coronado Bridge.
Ayesha Ahmad
07:05 21 Dec 21
Super clean beach. Sand like black and gold. Looks straight out of a beautiful picture. Decent parking space. Can't imagine what it might be in summer. I was here in December and it was quite cold and empty. I wish to make a trip some time in summer. The silver strand beach grill was closed.
CJ Brown
00:23 28 Nov 21
Great parking room. Sprinklers, restrooms, picnic tables, right off the bike path, great spot for beginner surfers
Kid friendly. Well maintained. Meter for park pay is past the picnic tables. Not in the parking lot. Enjoy .
Kid friendly. Well maintained. Meter for park pay is past the picnic tables. Not in the parking lot. Enjoy .
Kathy “Kaki” Coryea
02:54 15 Oct 21
We started off and they shut the gates and lock them at 8 pm. I have a yoga certification class that I am attending and will not even be out until 8. I am now forced to park in the neighborhood and hike in! Saying a prayer no one will steal the vehicle. They don't open the gate until 7 a.m. so you are trapped inside the parking lot. And let me be clear it is a parking lot and you are definitely on top of your neighbor! Machine guns and helicopters are firing and hovering in the background so not finding it hugely peaceful. Maybe my attitude will change when I move to the beach front and get a little more space to breathe but it still doesn't take away from the back that you were a shut-in from 8 pm to 7 am Fall.... come winter time they will start to shut the gate at 7 p.m.! It is absolutely ridiculous but definitely not my bad for realizing the hours changed. Last time it was 9 p.m. and that was a bit much but I won't be back. Plenty of other places to camp that have beach camping and less poo floating around in the water
Resa Tobin
05:05 12 Aug 21
This is an amazingly beautiful beach. The ocean could be watched for hours. It was very clean. The sand glitters like it has extra fine craft glitter in it. Perhaps that is it's name sake. It's impossible to catch it with a camera. But I think it's half fairy dust from Peter Pan.
It's $10 per car. There is currently no service for food, but bathrooms were open. There is seating still there. There is water available for rinsing.
Sand shells are tiny. Recent sign posted some sighting of sting rays noticed, and recommended shuffling your feet while in the water. Breeze was lovely, not to strong, but enough to keep you cool.
We loved it! Would love some of that fairy dust on a jar!
It's $10 per car. There is currently no service for food, but bathrooms were open. There is seating still there. There is water available for rinsing.
Sand shells are tiny. Recent sign posted some sighting of sting rays noticed, and recommended shuffling your feet while in the water. Breeze was lovely, not to strong, but enough to keep you cool.
We loved it! Would love some of that fairy dust on a jar!
nate wilson
03:10 10 Aug 21
Clean and very easily accessible. Only 10 dollars to enjoy all day. We got there around noon on a Saturday and were still able to find both a parking spot and place on the sand very easily. Didn't spend too much time there but it was a great experience.
Joette Suzanne Hull
02:45 01 Aug 21
Beautiful undeveloped, campsites. Family fun, such a long stretch of shoreline, so many happy children. Cook your own food, life guards, 10.00 a car. California state park. Lifetime membership for official service dogs 3.50 gives 50 % off all day parking.
Jessica Leake
15:13 22 Jul 21
The park is nice. The hosts are nice. But there is only one area with bathrooms at one end of the park. The beach access is nice, close and super easy. There's a path under the road to lead to so many other paths for biking, walking or running. On the other side of the road from the park is the bay. There is another shower and bathroom area, picnic seating, bay swimming and boating.
The waves here are fine but not conducive to surfing. Much calmer than up north.
The waves here are fine but not conducive to surfing. Much calmer than up north.
Tonya Hurt
03:49 05 Jul 21
I love this beach and visit at least one time when I am in San Diego. It is a nice place to walk. There are usually shells. The beach is great for families. Water is relatively shallow and slopes very slowly. There were lifeguards and rentals of umbrellas and beach chairs.
There are rest rooms, picnic tables, and spigots to rinse boards, bodies, and feet.
There are rest rooms, picnic tables, and spigots to rinse boards, bodies, and feet.
Matthew Chavez
14:12 14 Jun 21
Popped into San Diego to visit family and they took me to one of their favorite spots. Accessing the beach was so easy and quick. Parking was 15 bucks and the beach was only a few feet away from where we unloaded our beach gear. The beach was super clean and the views were incredible! Set up near the lifeguard Tower and the access to bathrooms was close and convenient. There was a mobile coffee truck on the premises and that was an added treat! The coffee was incredibly delicious and the owners of the truck were super positive and kind. Needless to say, we had a blast at the beach and this might be one of my new favorite spots.
John Davis
16:19 08 May 21
This is a great place. No shops, no stores. Just fun and beach. The guy who drives the gray/black water truck is nice. He comes by every day and the charge is well worth it. Spaces 232 and 223 have light poles in the back that eat up a few feet of space for longer RVs.
Ward Phillips
03:15 19 Apr 21
Early in the season and a more than average windy day. Warm and delicious salt air and a colorful flock of kite surfers (not sure that is the correct name) made for a relaxing afternoon of beach walking and laying in the sand with the family. $8.00 for an all day pass is very reasonable. Bring whatever you need. Bathrooms are there, but I saw nothing to eat or drink for sale. Would love to spend another relaxing day here and explore more.
Francisco Vasquez
15:31 16 Apr 21
This Beach is one of the best in San Diego. I've taken my kids here for many years and always find something new to do. Love the addition of the parking machines where you don't have to wait in long lines.
The lifeguards and staff are great you can do whatever you want as long as you don't get out of hand. It's a safe place to take your family and friends.
The lifeguards and staff are great you can do whatever you want as long as you don't get out of hand. It's a safe place to take your family and friends.
Harvey Nickerson
20:05 24 Nov 20
Nice coastal breeze from beach. One large paved lot, marked into decent sites, but you can't beat proximity to the beach. We live in San Diego County...we'll definitely be back again. Great for a weekend getaway. But you need to book it far ahead. Very popular spot.
Please be diligent and extinguish your fire before you leave! That means no glowing embers!
