La Jolla Shores Beach Park
About
La Jolla Shores Beach Park is a public ocean beach in California, part of La Jolla Shores Park and about 7 miles from the town of Del Mar. The beach has restrooms and lifeguards, and access is accessible. Swimming is allowed, and there is no fee. Summer and early fall bring the warmest conditions. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show August highs around 74°F with lows near 66°F, and almost no wet days from June through September. Several trails sit close by. The Scripps Coastal Reserve Biodiversity Trail is about 1.4 miles away, and the La Jolla Trail and Standley Trail are within 3 miles. For climbing, Rancho Penasquitos Canyon is roughly 7 miles away.
Beach Details
Swimming
Allowed
Lifeguards
On duty (often seasonal)
Parking
Available
Fee
Free
Restrooms
Yes
Accessible access
Yes
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
La Jolla Shores Beach 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 63–74°F and lows of 47–66°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the San Diego Seaworld, CA weather station, 6.5 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan64° high47° low
- Feb63° high49° low
- Mar64° high52° low
- Apr66° high54° low
- May67° high58° low
- Jun68° high60° low
- Jul72° high65° low
- Aug74° high66° low
- Sep72° high64° low
- Oct70° high59° low
- Nov66° high52° low
- Dec63° high47° low
Where it is
- La Jolla Shores Park · Public land
- Nearest town
- Del Mar, California · 7.3 mi
Source: NIFC Jurisdictional Units; USGS GNIS populated places
Nearby
- Scripps Coastal Reserve Biodiversity TrailHiking1.4 mi
- La Jolla TrailHiking2.2 mi
- Par Course TrailsHiking2.5 mi
- Standley TrailHiking2.8 mi
- Lower FallsRock climbing6.6 mi
- Still Waters Run DeepRock climbing6.7 mi
- Rancho Penasquitos CanyonRock climbing6.7 mi
- Del PoconitosRock climbing6.7 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
