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Riviera Shores Access #1

California

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Riviera Shores Access #1 is a public beach in California, about 7.5 miles from San Diego. There is no fee to use it, and dogs are not allowed. Late summer and early fall bring the warmest weather. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show August highs around 74°F with lows near 66°F, and almost no rainy days. Winter stays mild, with highs in the low 60s and about seven wet days a month from December through February. Bayside Walk, about 1.4 miles away, is the closest nearby trail. Tecolote Canyon Trail, Battle Trail and Hillside Loop Trail all lie within about 3 miles.

Beach Details

Dogs

Not allowed

Parking

Available

Fee

Free

Restrooms

None

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

Riviera Shores Access #1

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, 1.8 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

Nearest town
San Diego, California · 7.5 mi

Source: USGS GNIS populated places

Nearby

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

Best time to visit Riviera Shores Access #1

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.

  1. Jan

    64° / 47°

    7 wet

  2. Feb

    63° / 49°

    7 wet

  3. Mar

    64° / 52°

    5 wet

  4. Apr

    66° / 54°

    3 wet

  5. May

    67° / 58°

    2 wet

  6. Jun

    68° / 60°

    1 wet

  7. Jul

    72° / 65°

    1 wet

  8. Aug

    74° / 66°

    0 wet

  9. Sep

    72° / 64°

    1 wet

  10. Oct

    70° / 59°

    3 wet

  11. Nov

    66° / 52°

    5 wet

  12. Dec

    63° / 47°

    7 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at San Diego Seaworld, CA, 1.8 mi away at 14 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.