Coronado Beach

101 Ocean Blvd, Coronado, CA 92118

Across the bay from downtown San Diego, fronting the iconic Victorian-era Hotel del Coronado. The sand contains mica which makes it sparkle in the sun — Dr. Beach has repeatedly named it a top US beach. Wide, flat, family-friendly with views of Point Loma across the harbor.

Great day for a beach walk.

Cool but workable

Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon

Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Tonight

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Weather

  • 67°F air — cool but workable
  • Sunny skies — mostly sunny

Water

  • 66°F water — chilly — expect a gasp entering
  • 3.9ft waves — real surf — fun for confident swimmers, dicey for kids

Safety

  • UV 10 (extreme) — spf 50+ mandatory, limit mid-day exposure
57 /100
good
41 Swim
67 Sunbathe
80 Walk
80 Photo

Best for walking today

Air Temp
67°F
Mostly Sunny
Wind
10 mph
W
Rain
0%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
10 Very High
High 10 AM–03 PM · burn in ~20m
Burn-free before 08 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
68°F
Partly Sunny
Water Temp
66°F
Refreshing
Next High Tide
11:09 PM
5.6 ft · in 1.7h
Wave Height
3.9 ft
15s · SSW swell
Water Quality
Above threshold
8,918 #/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 5mo ago

Rip Current Risk · Regional Reference

No zone-specific NWS forecast for this beach (PZZ740)

The SGX office's Surf Zone Forecast doesn't cover this beach's forecast zone directly. Nearby coastal zones it does cover are listed below — regional reference only, not a substitute for the conditions at this specific beach.

  • CAZ552 Orange County Coastal Areas n/a
  • CAZ043 San Diego County Coastal Areas n/a

NWS SRF · SGX · Issued Jun 3, 7:46 PM

Sunrise
8:41 AM
Sunset
10:52 PM
Moon · 87%
Waning Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
7-day chart →
Time Type Height
6:14 AM Low -0.3 ft
12:57 PM High 3.4 ft
4:48 PM Low 2.7 ft
11:09 PM High 5.6 ft
Today Jun 3
67°

Mostly Sunny

0%
67
Thu Jun 4
68°

Partly Sunny

1%
67
Fri Jun 5
68°

Partly Sunny

1%
67
Sat Jun 6
67°

Mostly Cloudy

0%
60
Sun Jun 7
67°

Partly Sunny

0%
67
Mon Jun 8
67°

Mostly Sunny

0%
67
Tue Jun 9
68°

Mostly Sunny

0%
67
  • critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 10 — very high

Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).

Parking

Free street parking and a few timed lots; meters near the Del. Walk from downtown across the bridge bike/pedestrian path or take the ferry.

Dogs

Designated dog beach at the north end (Coronado Dog Beach, near Naval Air Station, across from Sunset Park) — off-leash, year-round. Main beach prohibits dogs.

Entry Fee

Free

Address

101 Ocean Blvd, Coronado, CA 92118

lifeguardsrestroomsshowersrestaurants nearbyhotel grounds
Is Coronado Beach dog-friendly?

Designated dog beach at the north end (Coronado Dog Beach, near Naval Air Station, across from Sunset Park) — off-leash, year-round. Main beach prohibits dogs.

Is there an entry fee at Coronado Beach?

Entry to Coronado Beach is free.

Are there lifeguards at Coronado Beach?

Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Coronado Beach during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.

What amenities are at Coronado Beach?

Amenities at Coronado Beach include lifeguards, restrooms, showers, restaurants nearby, hotel grounds.

When is the water warmest at Coronado Beach?

The Pacific is cold. Southern California (San Diego to Santa Barbara) peaks in August at 65-72°F. Central and Northern California stay in the upper 50s to low 60s year-round. Oregon and Washington rarely exceed 60°F. Wetsuits are common.

Where is Coronado Beach located?

Coronado Beach is in San Diego County, CA, at 101 Ocean Blvd, Coronado, CA 92118.

Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS

esc