Del Mar City Beach
About
Del Mar City Beach is a public ocean beach in California, about 0.7 miles from the town of Del Mar. Lifeguards watch the water, restrooms are on site, swimming is allowed, and there is no fee to visit. Summer and early fall bring the warmest beach weather. A nearby weather station records typical average highs around 80 to 82°F from July through September, with about one wet day a month. Winter is milder, with typical highs near 67°F and roughly eight wet days a month from December through February. Crest Canyon Trail is the closest hike, about 0.9 miles away. Salt Marsh Bird View trail is about 1.5 miles off, and Tidal Trail is about 1.6 miles away. Paddlers can reach the San Dieguito River, roughly 8.9 miles from the beach.
Beach Details
Swimming
Allowed
Lifeguards
On duty (often seasonal)
Parking
None at the access
Fee
Free
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 City Beach
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 67–82°F and lows of 46–65°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the San Diego Miramar Nas, CA weather station, 11 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan67° high47° low
- Feb67° high48° low
- Mar68° high50° low
- Apr70° high52° low
- May72° high57° low
- Jun75° high60° low
- Jul80° high64° low
- Aug82° high65° low
- Sep81° high63° low
- Oct78° high58° low
- Nov72° high51° low
- Dec67° high46° low
Nearby
- Crest Canyon TrailHiking0.9 mi
- Salt Marsh Bird View trailHiking1.5 mi
- Dust Devil TrailHiking1.6 mi
- Tidal TrailHiking1.6 mi
- Lower FallsRock climbing6.1 mi
- Mr.LongarmRock climbing6.1 mi
- Del PoconitosRock climbing6.1 mi
- San Dieguito RiverCanoeing8.9 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
