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: Many San Diego region parks, beaches, and trails are currently closed to use due to COVID-19. The contamination advisories listed on this page do not indicate a beach’s status for use, simply the current water quality status. Please check your local health department for updates to see which beaches are open for public use, and please help slow the spread of COVID-19 be heeding all state and local regulations and maintaining social distancing. Current Warnings:
Last Updated:  June 19, 2020
Region Beach Reason
Chula Vista Bayside Park at J Street Chronic Advisory: Bacteria levels may exceed health standards. Avoid water contact in the advisory area.
La Jolla Children’s Pool Chronic Advisory: Bacteria levels may exceed health standards. Avoid water contact in the advisory area.
 Imperial Beach From Carnation Avenue to the U.S./Mexico Border Avoid water contact in the closure area due to sewage-contaminated runoff from the Tijuana River. Avoid water contact in the closure area.

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