San Diego is famous for its beaches and bays, and for the many water activities available. Whether you want to enjoy water sports, explore coves and tidepools or simply spend a relaxing day in the sun, San Diego has a lot to offer.
With 17 miles of coastline, San Diego offers a wide variety of beaches and amenities. For more information, see the Lifeguards Services website: www.sandiego.gov/lifeguards/beaches. Also, make sure to follow rules and regulations to make your beach visit safe.
With more than 4,235 acres of land and water, Mission Bay Park is the largest aquatic park of its kind in the country. For more information, visit the City’s Parks and Recreation website: www.sandiego.gov/park-and-recreation/parks/regional/missionbay
For information about lifeguard protection and other safety information at Mission Bay, visit the Lifeguard Services website: www.sandiego.gov/lifeguards/beaches/mbay
For information about facilities at City shoreline parks in La Jolla and Point Loma, visit the City’s Parks and Recreation website: www.sandiego.gov/park-and-recreation/parks/regional/shoreline
San Diego Bay, including the portion within the San Diego city limits, is overseen by the Port of San Diego. For more information, visit the Port’s website at https://www.portofsandiego.org.
In general, dogs are allowed on San Diego beaches after 6 p.m. from April 1 to Oct. 31 or after 4 p.m. from Nov. 1 to March 31. Also, there are two designated, all-day leash-free exercise areas at San Diego beaches: Dog Beach in Ocean Beach and Fiesta Island at Mission Bay. For more information, visit the Parks and Recreation Department website www.sandiego.gov/park-and-recreation/parks/dogs/bchdog
By City ordinance, the consumption of alcoholic beverages is prohibited at all public beaches, bays and coastal access, view point and bluff rights-of-way and all coastal parks south of Tourmaline Surfing Park. In addition, consumption of alcohol beverages is prohibited or limited at certain public parks. To read the full ordinance and for more information, visit the City Attorney’s Office website at www.sandiego.gov/cityattorney/documents/alcoholban