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Ski Beach Park (1600 Vacation Rd)
4.6★ · 1,955 Google ratings · San Diego, California
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Good for kids✓ Free
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 90 ft away · about 9 spaces · free
Accessibility
Step-free entrance
Access
4am to 2am
Walk
125 yd · 2 min
Restrooms
Yes · 270 ft away
Cost
Free
Water
77°F
Tide
5 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Water quality
Poor · 100% of 53 over the limit · 2025
Crowds
Quietest Tue 8am
Map of Ski Beach Park (1600 Vacation Rd)
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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 · 2016–2026
Free parking reported
Visitors report no charge to park here.Mentioned by 14 visitors · 2016–2026
Weekdays are quieter and calmer
Reviewers describe weekdays as much less crowded than weekends, with pristine conditions and easier parking.
Arrive early for fire pits
Reviewers consistently recommend getting there early to secure a bonfire spot, especially on weekends.
Watch for seagulls during meals
Birds aggressively steal food left unattended, and trash cans overflow with debris they scatter around.
Check parking rules for trailers
The lot prioritizes trailer parking spaces; standard car spots may be limited and enforcement is strict.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
69°F · clear
Water
77°F
Waves
3.6 ft · 10 s apart
Wind
3 mph from the NNW
Shelter
Onshore · wind blowing straight in off the water
UV index
8 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
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| 15:26 | High tide | ↑ |
| 23:47 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Sep 4, 5:30 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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Plan your visit
📍 1600 Vacation Rd, San Diego, CA 92109
🅿 Parking 90 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 125 yd away, about 2 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 270 ft away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Ski Beach 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 Ski Beach 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 Ski Beach Park have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 270 ft from the listing.
When is Ski Beach Park least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Tue 8am and the busiest at Sat 4pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
