Palisades Park (Pacific Beach)
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.
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.
- 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
- Palisades South Neighborhood Park · Public land
- Nearest town
- San Diego, California · 8.3 mi
Source: NIFC Jurisdictional Units; USGS GNIS populated places
Nearby
- Bayside WalkHiking2.3 mi
- Biltmore TrailHiking4 mi
- Tecolote Canyon TrailHiking4.1 mi
- Battle TrailHiking4.2 mi
- Lower FallsRock climbing9.8 mi
- Rancho Penasquitos CanyonRock climbing9.8 mi
- Still Waters Run DeepRock climbing9.8 mi
- Del PoconitosRock climbing9.8 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)