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De Anza Cove Park
4.6★ · 2,458 Google ratings · San Diego, California
✓ Parking✓ Restrooms✓ Showers✓ Good for kids✓ Free
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 90 ft away · about 50 spaces · free
Walk
350 yd · 4 min
Restrooms
Yes · 310 ft away
Cost
Free
Water
71°F
Tide
5 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Sand
190 ft from the water to the back
Water quality
Poor · 100% of 44 over the limit · 2025
Crowds
Quietest Mon 8am
Map of De Anza Cove Park
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1Parking90 ft from the listing2Restrooms300 ft from the listing3Showers and drinking water125 yd from the listing4BBQ grill180 ft from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 18 visitors · 2018–2026
Free parking reported
Visitors report no charge to park here.Mentioned by 8 visitors · 2018–2026
Visit on weekdays for calm crowds
Thursdays and weekdays are noticeably quieter, while holidays and weekends fill the parking lot despite ample spaces.
Arrive early to secure picnic or fire pit spots
BBQ grills and fire rings are popular on weekends, so arriving before mid-morning gives better chances of claiming a spot.
Expect noise from nearby freeway
The park runs alongside the highway, making traffic sound audible and affecting the relaxation factor for some visitors.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
68°F · clear
Water
71°F
Waves
3.6 ft · 10 s apart
Wind
3 mph from the NW
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
8 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
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| 15:09 | High tide | ↑ |
| 23:38 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Sep 4, 5:29 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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Plan your visit
📍 3000 N Mission Bay Dr, San Diego, CA 92109
🅿 Parking 90 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 350 yd away, about 4 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 310 ft away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at De Anza Cove Park?
The nearest mapped parking area is 90 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at De Anza Cove Park?
125 yd in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 2 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does De Anza Cove Park have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 310 ft from the listing.
When is De Anza Cove Park least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Mon 8am and the busiest at Sun 3pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
