San Diego County Beach Status



Beach Status Legend

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This map reflects the current status of San Diego County beaches from Camp Pendleton to the US/Mexico border. San Diego Coastkeeper receives daily water quality information from the County of San Diego, Department of Environmental Health, and uploads it into our Swim Guide. Click on individual placemarks to learn more about each of the 80 San Diego County beaches.

REMINDER: The advisories listed on this page reflect the water quality near the sample site – they do not indicate the area being open for use. As COVID-19 regulations evolve and change, please make sure to check with your local health department for updates to see which beaches are open for public use, and please help slow the spread of COVID-19 by heeding all state and local regulations.  Current Warnings:
Last Updated:  April 16, 2021
Region Beach Reason
La Jolla Children’s Pool Chronic Advisory: Bacteria levels may exceed health standards. Avoid water contact in the advisory area.
Southern Shoreline Imperial Beach to U.S./Mexico Border Avoid water contact in the closure area due to sewage-contaminated runoff from the Tijuana River.

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