Ski Beach South
About
Ski Beach South is a public beach in Mission Bay Park, about 7.5 miles from San Diego, California. The beach has restrooms and accessible access, and there is no fee to visit. Summer and early fall are the warmest times to go. Typical averages from the nearby San Diego Seaworld weather station put August highs around 74°F with lows near 66°F, and rain is rare from June through September. Bayside Walk is less than a mile away for a stroll. Tecolote Canyon Trail, Battle Trail and Hillside Loop Trail all lie within about 2.5 miles for anyone wanting to pair a beach stop with a hike.
Beach Details
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 South
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)
