beginner
San Diego, California, United States
Ocean Beach Pier
Ocean Beach Pier in San Diego provides a classic Southern California beach swimming location with sandy access and established lifeguard presence. This beginner-friendly spot offers warmer water than Northern California beaches and easier entry conditions. Avoid swimming directly under the pier and use marked swimming areas away from surfers.

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Ocean Beach Pier
32.7472, -117.2533
Details
- Location
- San Diego, California, United States
- Type
- ocean
- Difficulty
- beginner
- Coordinates
- 32.7472, -117.2533