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: July 26, 2024
Region Beach Reason
La Jolla Children's Pool Bacteria levels exceed health standards. Avoid water contact in the advisory area.
Mission Bay South Crown Point - 150' north and south of drain near restrooms Bacteria levels MAY exceed health standards. Avoid water contact in the advisory area.
Mission Bay North Cove of Vacation Isle - 150' each side of the southern drain Bacteria levels exceed health standards. Avoid water contact in the advisory area.
Ocean Beach Stub Jetty - 200' south of San Diego River Bacteria levels MAY exceed health standards. Avoid water contact in the advisory area.
Ocean Beach Dog Beach - San Diego River outlet to 300' south Bacteria levels exceed health standards. Avoid water contact in the advisory area.
Coronado The Coronado ocean shoreline at Avenida Lunar CLOSURE: Bacteria levels exceed health standards. Avoid water contact in the advisory area.
Silver Strand, Coronado The ocean shoreline from north of Carnation Avenue to south of Avenida Lunar CLOSURE: Bacteria levels exceed health standards. Avoid water contact in the advisory area.
Imperial Beach The ocean shoreline from the south end of Seacoast Drive to north of Carnation Avenue 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: