Beach Overview of Southern Californias Beaches at the Pacific Coast from the north to the south:

Doheny State Beach:
A leveled sandy beach is located at the Doheny State Beach. The beach at the Doheny State Beach is nice for swimming and for surfing. A campground is situated at the Doheny State Beach. WI-FI / WLAN is available near the snack bar. Showers and restrooms are provided at the Doheny State Beach. The parking fee is $15.- (as at: October 2009).

San Onofre State Beach:
The beach at the San Onofre State Beach is a scenic leveled sandy beach. The San Onofre State Beach is divided into three parts. A campground is situated at the San Onofre Bluff. The beach at the San Onofre Bluff can be used for swimming and surfing. The San Onofre Surf Beach can be used for surfing only. This beach is a world famous surfing location / surf spot. The third part of the San Onofre State Beach is situated in the inland. A campground is located at the San Onofre - San Mateo Campground. This campground is about 3.5 Miles away from the San Onofre State Beach. A 1.5 Miles long hiking trail leads to the Trestles Beach. The Trestles Beach is also a popular surf spot. The Trestles Beach is located north of the San Onofre Surf Beach
The nuclear power San Onofre Nuclear Generator Station is located between the two beaches (San Onofre Bluff and San Onofre Surf Beach). The San Onofre Nuclear Generator Station generates about 20% of Southern Californias electricity.
Showers, restrooms and two campgrounds are provided at the San Onofre State Beach. The parking fee is $15.- at the San Onofre State Beach (as at: October 2009).

Carlsbad Beach:
The narrow sandy beach at the city of Carlsbad is situated  below a cliff. The location of this beach is not very pretty. Various beaches in California are prettier than the Carlsbad Beach. No parking fee is charged at the Carlsbad Beach (as at: September 2009). No restrooms are provided at this beach.

Carlsbad State Beach:
The narrow sandy beach of the Carlsbad State Beach is located at the city of Carlsbad. The beach is situated  below a cliff. The location of this beach is not very pretty. Various beaches in California are prettier than the Carlsbad State Beach. No parking fee is charged at the Carlsbad State Beach (as at September 2009). No restrooms are provided at this beach.

South Carlsbad State Beach:
Volleyball fields and restrooms are provided at the South Carlsbad State Beach. Small pebble stones and washed up parts of plants are lying in the sand. Parking is available along the roadside. No parking fee is charged (as at: September 2011).

Moonlight State Beach:
The Moonlight State Beach is run by the city of Encinitas. Washed up parts of plants are lying in the sand. A playground, volleyball fields, showers and restrooms are provided at this beach. Limited parking spaces exists in the side roads. No parking fee is charged at these parking spaces (as at: September 2011).

Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve and State Beach

Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve and State Beach (South Beach):
A narrow beach is located at the Torrey Pines Natural Reserve and State Beach (South Beach). Lifeguards, showers snd restrooms are provided. Small pebble stones and washed up parts of plants are lying in the sand. The parking fee is $10.- at the Torrey Pines Natural Reserve and State Beach (as at: September 2011).

Torrey Pines State National Reserve and State Beach (Beach at the Flat Rock):
A short trail leads from the Visitor Center of the Torrey Pines Natural Reserve and State Beach to the beach at the Flat Rock. Parkingspace is limited at the Visitor Center. The parking fee is $10.- at the Torrey Pines Natural Reserve and State Beach (as at: September 2011).

Mission Beach:
A wide sandy beach is located at the Mission Beach. Restrooms, shops, a rollercoaster, lifeguards, rental of beach equipment, showers and restrooms are provided at this beach. Washed up parts of plants are lying in the sand. No parking fee is charged at the large parking lot at the Mission Beach (as at: September 2011).

San Diego Dog Beach:
Dogs are allowed at the Dog Beach in San Diego. Because of all the unleashed dogs, it is not the best beach to spend a day at the beach. This Dog Beach was foundet in 1972 and is the oldest Dog Beach in the USA. Washed up parts of plants are lying in the sand. Two beaches exist. They are separated by a stonewall. During the season, lifeguards are provided at this beach. Restrooms are located near the parking lot. Free parking is available at the large parking lot (as at: September 2011).

Coronado Beach:
A wide sandy beach is located at the Coronado Beach. Lifeguards, volleyball fields, showers and restrooms are provided. Warning signs inform about strong currents. Washed up parts of plants are lying in the sand. Free parking is available along the roadside. The parking space is limited (as at: September 2011).

Coronado Beach at the Hotel Del Coronado:
The dreambeach at  the Coronado Beach is a world famous beach. It was the filming location of the movie “some like it hot” starring Marilyn Monroe, Jack Lemmon and Tony Curtis. The famous Hotel Del Coronado and the beach at the hotel were used in the movie. Dangerous currents are situated close to the Hotel Del Coronado. Warning signs exist at the beach. The swimming area is located at both sides of the beach. Coronado Beach is a scenic wide leveled sandy beach. Walking through the loose sand of this beach can be exhausting. Showers and restrooms are provided at the beach at Coronado Beach (located north of the Hotel del Coronado). No parking fee is charged at the side roads (as at: September 2009). More informations about the Coronado Beach... .

Silver Strand State Beach:
The Silver Strand Beach is located south of the city of Coronado. The wide leveled sandy beach is nice for swimming. Washed up parts of plants, shells and parts of shells are lying in the sand of the beach. WI-FI / WLAN is available near the Lifeguard Station. Lifeguards, Duschen und Toilettsen sind an diesem Strand vorhanden. The parking fee is $10.- at the Silver Strand State Beach (as at: September 2011).

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