Ski Beach
About
Ski Beach is a public beach in Mission Bay Park, about 7.5 miles from San Diego, California. It has restrooms, lifeguards and accessible access, and there is no fee to visit. Swimming is not allowed, so plan to enjoy the beach without getting in the water. The weather is mild year-round, and summer is the warmest and driest stretch. A nearby weather station records typical average highs of about 72 to 74°F in July and August, with almost no wet days. Bayside Walk is less than a mile away for a stroll, and Tecolote Canyon Trail, Battle Trail and Hillside Loop Trail are all within about 2.5 miles.
Beach Details
Swimming
Not 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
Ski 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, 0.8 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
- Mission Bay Park · Public land
- Nearest town
- San Diego, California · 7.5 mi
Source: NIFC Jurisdictional Units; USGS GNIS populated places
Nearby
- Bayside WalkHiking0.9 mi
- Tecolote Canyon TrailHiking2.1 mi
- Battle TrailHiking2.2 mi
- Hillside Loop TrailHiking2.5 mi
- Monastery TrailHiking3.6 mi
- La Playa TrailHiking4.3 mi
- Biltmore TrailHiking4.8 mi
- Aztec CreekRock climbing9.8 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
