Windansea Beach

6800 Neptune Place, La Jolla, California (map)

Beach Highlights

Rocky Shore

On the north end, WIndansea Beach is not your traditional sandy beach. It is rather a gently sloping rock shore. At the water's edge, you have to jump into the churning surf. Windansea is frequented by more advanced surfers who take advantage of the good surfing conditions, created by underwater reefs.

Sandy Shore

On the south end, Windansea is a sandy beach, suitable for sunbathing, swimming and diving. Beware of ocean conditions, since the surf and currents can be strong.

Great Scenic Views

Windansea is one of the most scenic beaches in San Diego County. The waves breaking against the rocks, beautiful sky, and rugged coastline, with expensive La Jolla homes perched on cliffs, make Windansea Beach a great spot for taking photos.

This beach is also a great place to sit back and take it all in, with the nice ocean breeze. The shack along the rocky shore was built by surfers back in the early 1940s.

Windansea Beach is located in a La Jolla neighborhood, away from restaurants and restrooms. However, it's a close drive to La Jolla Blvd, which has such accommodations.

Pacific Beach and Mission Beach, with their funky beach culture, 3 1/2 mile shoreline, famous boardwalk and ocean pier, are just a short drive south.

Amenities

There are no public restrooms or showers at the beach or nearby. The surrounding area is residential.

Regulations

Standard San Diego beach regulations apply, with the following modifications:

Beach fires

There are no fire pits and open fires are prohibited.

Alcohol

No alcohol allowed

Water Activity Zones

This beach has separate water zones for swimming and surfing.

Other Details

Parking

The public parking lot is located along the cliff, overlooking Windansea Beach. The parking lot's 18 spaces fills up quickly. The only other parking is on nearby streets in the residential area.

Lifeguards

Lifeguards are normally staffed at Windansea Beach on weekends in springtime, daily in summer, and on weekends in September. The hours are generally from 9:00 a.m. to dusk. Check with lifeguards for specific staff hours.

Contact San Diego Lifeguard Service
2581 Quivira Court, San Diego CA 92109
Urgent Business (619) 221-8800
Business (619) 221-8899
Fax office (619) 221-8858
Fax dispatch (619) 221-8881
Weather (619) 221-8824

Disabled Access

The beach is no accessible to wheelchairs. The sidewalk next to the street offers good shoreline views.

In all, Windasea Beach is best known for its rocky shoreline and surfing. The thatched surf shack, built in 1940s symbolizes the rich surfing history of this beach.