Beach

Palisades Park (Pacific Beach)

California

About

Palisades Park (Pacific Beach) is a public ocean beach in California, about 8.3 miles from San Diego, within Palisades South Neighborhood Park. It has restrooms and accessible access, swimming is allowed, and there is no fee. The warmest, driest stretch runs from July through September, when typical highs reach the low 70s °F and lows sit in the mid-60s, based on averages from a nearby weather station at San Diego Seaworld. August averages a high of 74°F with almost no wet days, while winter months typically bring highs in the low 60s and about seven wet days a month. Bayside Walk lies about 2.3 miles away, and the Biltmore Trail, Tecolote Canyon Trail and Battle Trail are all roughly 4 miles off for anyone wanting a hike alongside a beach day.

Beach Details

Swimming

Allowed

Lifeguards

None

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.

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Location

Palisades Park (Pacific 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 63–74°F and lows of 47–66°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the San Diego Seaworld, CA weather station, 3 mi away. High / low in °F.

  1. Jan64° high47° low
  2. Feb63° high49° low
  3. Mar64° high52° low
  4. Apr66° high54° low
  5. May67° high58° low
  6. Jun68° high60° low
  7. Jul72° high65° low
  8. Aug74° high66° low
  9. Sep72° high64° low
  10. Oct70° high59° low
  11. Nov66° high52° low
  12. Dec63° high47° low

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020

Where it is

  • Palisades South Neighborhood Park · Public land
Nearest town
San Diego, California · 8.3 mi

Source: NIFC Jurisdictional Units; USGS GNIS populated places

Nearby

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)

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