Outdoors
Beaches near La Mesa
30 named beaches within 37 miles, nearest first, with a map and directions.
Beaches within 37 mi
30
Closest
10.8 mi
Coronado Shores Beach
Worth the drive
Map
Map of 30 places loads as you scroll.
All beaches, nearest first
- 10.8miCoronado Shores Beach
- 11.1miCentral Beach
- 11.2miCoronado City Beachsand
- 11.2miSpanish Landing Beach
- 11.3miNorth Beach
- 12.2miCrown Point Shores
- 12.2miSki Beach
- 12.3miShoreline Beach Park
- 12.3miBreakers Beachsand
- 12.7miBessemer Beach
- 13miKellogg's Beach
- 13.1miLa Playa
- 13.3miSouth Mission Beachsand
- 13.4miDog Beachsand
- 13.4miSDSU Beachsand
- 13.4miOcean Beachsand
- 15miLa Jolla Shores Beachsand
- 15.6miBoomer Beach
- 15.7miShell Beach
- 15.8miMarine Street Beach
- 15.8miWipeout Beach
- 15.8miSouth Casa Beach
- 15.9miBlack's Beachsand
- 17.8miTorrey Pines State Beachsand
- 22.4miCardiff State Beachsand
- 23.4miSan Elijo State Beach
- 25miMoonlight Beach
- 26.2miLeucadia State Beach
- 28.9miSouth Carlsbad State Beach
- 32.2miCarlsbad State Beach
Straight-line distance from the center of La Mesa; driving and trail distances are longer.
Before you go
Rip currents are the leading surf hazard. If caught, swim parallel to shore until you are out of the current.
Bacteria levels rise after storms; many counties post advisories for 72 hours after rain.
Dogs, alcohol, fires and parking rules differ from beach to beach. Check the posted signs or the park’s website.
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Questions
What is the closest beach to La Mesa?
Coronado Shores Beach, about 10.8 miles from the center of La Mesa.
How many beaches are near La Mesa?
30 named beaches are within 37 miles.
Sources: Wikidata and OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), checked 2026-11-08; photos from Wikimedia Commons under the licenses shown. Access, fees and conditions change; check before visiting.