San Diego County Beach Advisories

Check the health status of your local beach before you swim!

Zoom in on the interactive map below and click on each pin to view the status of individual locations.

Beach Status Legend

Open

Closed or contact advisory issued

This map reflects the current status of San Diego County beaches from Camp Pendleton to the US/Mexico border. San Diego Coastkeeper receives 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.

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Current Advisories & Closures

The table below ONLY includes beaches that are currently closed or under advisories.

Last Updated: May 18, 2025
Region Beach Reason
San Diego County Sport-Harvested Shellfish Warning Toxins detected in shellfish can cause illness or death. Avoid collecting or eating clams, mussels, or scallops until further notice—cooking does not remove the toxin. Commercially sold shellfish are safe. For more information, call (800) 553-4133 or visit California Department of Public Health at https://www.cdph.ca.gov/
Ocean Beach San Diego River outlet to 300' South Bacteria levels may exceed health standards. Avoid water contact in the advisory area.
La Jolla Children's Pool Bacteria levels may exceed health standards. Avoid water contact in the advisory area.
Mission Bay Ventura Cove Bacteria levels may exceed health standards. Avoid water contact in the advisory area.
Coronado Avenida Lunar Bacteria levels may exceed health standards. Avoid water contact in the advisory area.
Silver Strand State Beach North end of beach, Lifeguard Tower and Guard Shack Bacteria levels may exceed health standards. Avoid water contact in the advisory area.
Imperial Beach Shoreline The ocean shoreline from the south end of Seacoast Drive through Imperial Beach Pier CLOSURE: Bacteria levels exceed health standards. Avoid water contact in the advisory area.
Tijuana Slough The ocean shoreline from the U.S. / Mexico border through Border Field State Park and the Tijuana Slough National Wildlife Refuge due to cross boundary flows CLOSURE: Bacteria levels exceed health standards. Avoid water contact in the advisory area.

water quality issues that affect beach closures: