Trip planning · California · Updated August 2026
Beaches near San Diego — grades and where to stay
40 beaches within 50 miles of San Diego, 40 with an A–F Beach Safety Grade (9 grade A). Compare water quality, then book hotels, condos and vacation rentals on the map.
Where to stay in San Diego
Live hotels, condos and vacation rentals in San Diego — pick a beach from the graded list, then book nearby.
Top-rated places to stay near San Diego
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Beaches near San Diego
How to pick a beach near San Diego
Grade A water
Lowest multi-year bacteria exceedance in this radius.
- Pl-050 — 5.2 mi
- Sunset Cliffs Park — 5.7 mi
- Mission Bay, Santa Barbara Cove — 6.6 mi
- Mission Beach — 7.7 mi
Closest to town
- Tide Beach Park — 1.6 mi · Grade F
- Spanish Landing Park — 2.4 mi · Grade F
- San Diego Bay Glorietta Bay — 2.8 mi · Grade F
- Coronado North Beach — 2.9 mi · Grade F
Graded beaches within 50 miles
Pl-050
View Pl-050 →5.2 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
Sunset Cliffs Park
View Sunset Cliffs Park →5.7 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
Mission Bay, Santa Barbara Cove
View Mission Bay, Santa Barbara Cove →6.6 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
Mission Beach
View Mission Beach →7.7 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
Windansea Beach
View Windansea Beach →10.2 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
Marine Street Beach
View Marine Street Beach →11 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
Solana Beach City Beaches
View Solana Beach City Beaches →20.1 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
Cardiff State Beach
View Cardiff State Beach →20.7 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
South Carlsbad State Beach
View South Carlsbad State Beach →30.2 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
South Casa Beach S.D.
View South Casa Beach S.D. →11.4 mi · Grade B (Good)
Moonlight Beach
View Moonlight Beach →24.3 mi · Grade B (Good)
Buccaneer Beach
View Buccaneer Beach →34 mi · Grade C (Fair)
La Jolla Shores Beach
View La Jolla Shores Beach →11.2 mi · Grade D (Poor)
San Elijo State Beach
View San Elijo State Beach →22 mi · Grade D (Poor)
Tide Beach Park
View Tide Beach Park →1.6 mi · Grade F (Failing)
Spanish Landing Park
View Spanish Landing Park →2.4 mi · Grade F (Failing)
San Diego Bay Glorietta Bay
View San Diego Bay Glorietta Bay →2.8 mi · Grade F (Failing)
Coronado North Beach
View Coronado North Beach →2.9 mi · Grade F (Failing)
San Diego Bay Shelter Is
View San Diego Bay Shelter Is →3.7 mi · Grade F (Failing)
Tecolote Shores
View Tecolote Shores →4.7 mi · Grade F (Failing)
Silver Strand State Beach
View Silver Strand State Beach →5.5 mi · Grade F (Failing)
Mission Bay, North Pacific Passage
View Mission Bay, North Pacific Passage →5.5 mi · Grade F (Failing)
Coronado Cays (Nr)
View Coronado Cays (Nr) →6 mi · Grade F (Failing)
Ocean Beach
View Ocean Beach →6 mi · Grade F (Failing)
Mission Bay, De Anza Cove
View Mission Bay, De Anza Cove →6 mi · Grade F (Failing)
Mission Bay, Mariners Basin
View Mission Bay, Mariners Basin →6 mi · Grade F (Failing)
Mission Bay, Ventura Cove
View Mission Bay, Ventura Cove →6.1 mi · Grade F (Failing)
Mission Bay, Vacation Isle
View Mission Bay, Vacation Isle →6.1 mi · Grade F (Failing)
Mission Bay, Riviera Shores
View Mission Bay, Riviera Shores →6.2 mi · Grade F (Failing)
Mission Bay, Campland On The Bay
View Mission Bay, Campland On The Bay →6.5 mi · Grade F (Failing)
Bayside Park
View Bayside Park →6.7 mi · Grade F (Failing)
Mission Bay, Fanuel Park
View Mission Bay, Fanuel Park →6.7 mi · Grade F (Failing)
Mission Bay, San Juan Cove
View Mission Bay, San Juan Cove →6.7 mi · Grade F (Failing)
Tourmaline Surfing Park
View Tourmaline Surfing Park →8.2 mi · Grade F (Failing)
Imperial Beach Municipal Beach, Other
View Imperial Beach Municipal Beach, Other →9 mi · Grade F (Failing)
Tijuana Slough National Wildlife Refuge
View Tijuana Slough National Wildlife Refuge →11.1 mi · Grade F (Failing)
La Jolla Cove
View La Jolla Cove →11.4 mi · Grade F (Failing)
Border Field State Park
View Border Field State Park →12.7 mi · Grade F (Failing)
Torrey Pines State Beach
View Torrey Pines State Beach →17.2 mi · Grade F (Failing)
Del Mar City Beach
View Del Mar City Beach →18 mi · Grade F (Failing)
Common questions
Frequently Asked Questions
9 of the 40 beaches within 50 miles of San Diego carry a Beach Safety Grade of A. Grades are multi-year bacteria exceedance from EPA monitoring, not a same-day clearance.
Hotels, condos and vacation rentals around San Diego, California are on the map below with live availability. Stay closer to an A- or B-grade beach if swimming is the point of the trip.
None of the listed beaches near San Diego currently show an active EPA BEACON advisory on this site. Always check local health-department notices the day you swim.
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