San Diego Beaches covers the City and State beach pages: Ocean Beach, Mission Beach, Pacific Beach, La Jolla, Mission Bay, Sunset Cliffs, Torrey Pines, Coronado and Imperial Beach. It also covers beach rules, rip currents, dogs and marine protected areas. The Ocean Beach Pier is closed to the public.Checked October 23, 2026.
Places in San Diego Beaches
Ocean Beach
A wide beach about a mile long with rock jetties. The pier is closed.
BeachMission Beach and Belmont Park
A City beach with permanent lifeguards, next to Belmont Park.
BeachPacific Beach
A surf beach split by Crystal Pier. Pier status not confirmed.
CoveLa Jolla Cove
A small north-facing cove inside a no-fishing ecological reserve.
Seal BeachChildren's Pool
Harbor seals rest here. The beach is closed Dec. 15 to May 15.
BeachLa Jolla Shores
A long sand beach with lifeguards. Reserves lie just to the north.
ParkMission Bay Park
Over 4,235 acres with eight official swimming areas.
ParkSunset Cliffs Natural Park
A 68-acre clifftop park. Stay back from the edges.
Tide PoolsCabrillo Tide Pools
National Park Service tide pools inside a protected reserve.
State BeachTorrey Pines State Beach and Reserve
State beach under sandstone bluffs. The reserve is listed as closed.
BeachCoronado and Silver Strand
Silver Strand State Beach is confirmed; Coronado Beach details are not.
PierImperial Beach and Its Pier
A fishing pier with posted rules. No license needed on the pier.
Bay ParkShelter Island Shoreline Park
A bayside park with a fishing pier, boat launch and leashed-dog rule.
SafetyRip Currents and Cliffs
What the City and State Parks say about rip currents and bluffs.
RulesBeach Rules
City of San Diego rules on alcohol, glass, smoking, fires and lifeguards.
RulesMarine Protected Areas
Reserves off La Jolla and Point Loma where take is limited or banned.
RulesBeach Dog Rules
Dog beach rules from City pages, with a flagged conflict.
RulesPier Fishing Rules
State rules for pier fishing, licenses and limits.
Events in San Diego Beaches
27 confirmed dates are on the San Diego Beaches events page, from the organizers’ own pages.
What We Could Not Verify
- Belmont Park, Crystal Pier, Coronado Beach and the County water quality page could not be read, so details for them are not confirmed.
- Torrey Pines Reserve is listed as closed by State Parks but the page conflicts with itself; call to confirm.
- City dog rules conflict between pages; see Beach Dog Rules.
- Black’s Beach and any clothing-optional beaches are not covered.
FAQ
Is the Ocean Beach Pier open?
No. The City says it is closed to the public and planned for replacement.
Where do I check water quality?
The County of San Diego publishes it at sdbeachinfo.com.
What are the main beach rules?
No alcohol, glass or smoking, and fire limits. See Beach Rules.
Sources
- City of San Diego Lifeguards: Beaches
- City of San Diego: Beaches and Bays
- City of San Diego: Beach Regulations
- County of San Diego: Beach and Bay Water Quality
- CDFW: Beach and Pier Fishing
Checked October 23, 2026 by It’s San Diego. Cite this page: It’s San Diego (itssandiego.com), checked October 23, 2026. Free to quote with a link to this page; tables are licensed CC BY 4.0.