Whale View Point
About
Whale View Point is a public ocean beach on the California coast, about 9 miles from Del Mar. It's free to visit, with no fee charged. Late summer and early fall are the warmest times for a beach day. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show August highs around 74°F with lows near 66°F and almost no wet days. Winter runs cooler, with highs in the low 60s and about seven wet days a month. Several trails sit within a short drive. The Scripps Coastal Reserve Biodiversity Trail is about 3 miles away and the La Jolla Trail about 4. For climbing, Lower Falls and Rancho Penasquitos Canyon are both roughly 8 to 9 miles out.
Beach Details
Lifeguards
None
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.
Location
Whale View Point
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, 6 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
Nearby
- Scripps Coastal Reserve Biodiversity TrailHiking3.2 mi
- La Jolla TrailHiking3.7 mi
- Biltmore TrailHiking4.1 mi
- Standley TrailHiking4.2 mi
- Lower FallsRock climbing8.4 mi
- Still Waters Run DeepRock climbing8.5 mi
- Rancho Penasquitos CanyonRock climbing8.5 mi
- Del PoconitosRock climbing8.5 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
