Scripps Beach
About
Scripps Beach is a public ocean beach on the California coast, about 7 miles from the town of Del Mar. It is open to the public, and a fee is charged. Summer and early fall are the warmest and driest stretch. The nearby San Diego Miramar weather station typically averages highs around 80 to 82°F from July through September, with about one wet day a month. Winter months there average highs near 67°F and lows in the upper 40s. Trails start close by. The Scripps Coastal Reserve Biodiversity Trail is under a mile away, and the La Jolla Trail and Standley Trail are within 3 miles. Climbers can head to Rancho Penasquitos Canyon, about 6 miles off.
Beach Details
Lifeguards
None
Parking
Available
Fee
Fee charged
Restrooms
None
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Scripps 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, 7 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
- Scripps Coastal Reserve Biodiversity TrailHiking0.8 mi
- La Jolla TrailHiking1.6 mi
- Par Course TrailsHiking1.9 mi
- Standley TrailHiking2.8 mi
- Lower FallsRock climbing6.1 mi
- Still Waters Run DeepRock climbing6.1 mi
- Rancho Penasquitos CanyonRock climbing6.1 mi
- Del PoconitosRock climbing6.2 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
