San Diego County Beach Status

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.

Current Advisories & Closures

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

Last Updated: October 4, 2024
Region Beach Reason
La Jolla La Jolla Cove Beachline, Children's Pool Bacteria levels exceed health standards. Avoid water contact in the advisory area.
Mission Bay Ventura Cove - 300' north and south of the drain, Tecolote Shores swim area Bacteria levels exceed health standards. Avoid water contact in the advisory area.
Imperial Beach Carnation Avenue, Imperial Beach Pier, Cortez Avenue, Seacoast Drive 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:

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