Del Mar Bluffs City Park
About
Del Mar Bluffs City Park is a public ocean beach on the California coast, about a mile from the town of Del Mar, within the Del Mar North Beach area. This is a staffed beach with restrooms on site and lifeguards on duty. A fee is charged, and dogs are allowed, which makes it an option for visitors who want to bring a pet to the shore. Late summer and early fall are the warmest times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show August and September highs around 76°F with lows in the mid-60s and very few wet days. Winters stay mild, with highs in the mid-60s. Several short trails are close by. Crest Canyon Trail and Salt Marsh Bird View trail are each about 1.3 miles away, and Tidal Trail and Solana Hills Trail are about 1.7 miles off.
Beach Details
Lifeguards
On duty (often seasonal)
Dogs
Allowed
Parking
Available
Fee
Fee charged
Restrooms
Yes
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Del Mar Bluffs City Park
California
Data: California Coastal Commission, YourCoast public access data. Source metadata
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Year-round. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 64–76°F and lows of 47–65°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Carlsbad Palomar Ap, CA weather station, 10 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan65° high48° low
- Feb64° high49° low
- Mar65° high51° low
- Apr66° high53° low
- May68° high57° low
- Jun70° high60° low
- Jul74° high64° low
- Aug76° high65° low
- Sep76° high64° low
- Oct73° high59° low
- Nov69° high52° low
- Dec65° high47° low
Where it is
- Del Mar North Beach · Public land
- Nearest town
- Del Mar, California · 1.1 mi
Source: NIFC Jurisdictional Units; USGS GNIS populated places
Nearby
- Crest Canyon TrailHiking1.3 mi
- Salt Marsh Bird View trailHiking1.3 mi
- Tidal TrailHiking1.7 mi
- Solana Hills TrailHiking1.7 mi
- Beacons BeachRock climbing6.2 mi
- Mr.LongarmRock climbing6.3 mi
- Lower FallsRock climbing6.3 mi
- San Dieguito RiverCanoeing8.7 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Best time to visit Del Mar Bluffs City Park
Best months: Year-round. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
65° / 48°
7 wet
Feb
64° / 49°
8 wet
Mar
65° / 51°
8 wet
Apr
66° / 53°
5 wet
May
68° / 57°
3 wet
Jun
70° / 60°
1 wet
Jul
74° / 64°
1 wet
Aug
76° / 65°
1 wet
Sep
76° / 64°
2 wet
Oct
73° / 59°
4 wet
Nov
69° / 52°
6 wet
Dec
65° / 47°
7 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Carlsbad Palomar Ap, CA, 10.4 mi away at 328 ft. We don't have this place's elevation, so higher spots nearby can run cooler. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
