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Del Mar Beach
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The City of Del Mar Lifeguards began in 1965 with four full time guards. San Diego County provided lifeguard services 1941-1964. Currently there are five full time lifeguards and 45 seasonal employees. The lifeguards operate year round and are on duty from 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. during the summer months, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. during the winter months, and variable hours during spring and fall. Lifeguards are also attached to the 911 system for after-hour calls and specialty response teams such as Swift Water, Cliff, and SCUBA rescue.
Our highly trained and motivated team strives to maintain the highest quality public safety services for the citizens and visitors of Del Mar through prevention, rescue, education, and beach management. We provide the public with a welcoming atmosphere, safe beach and ocean environment and use of our recreational resources.
amenities
BBQ Grills
Dog Park
Metered Parking
Picnic
Restrooms
Showers
Snack Shack
Gear Rental
Accessibility Mat
activities
Fishing
Surfing
Swimming
Volleyball
prohibitions
No Alcohol
No Camping
No Dogs
No Fire Pits
No Fireworks
No Smoking
hazards
Heavy Shore Break
Rip Currents
Stingrays
Swim at your Own Risk
Beaches and oceans are dynamic natural environments. Crowd conditions, currents, waves, wild animals, and other water and beach conditions can rapidly change. The risks and conditions shown on this site are informational only and not always real-time. Actual conditions may differ. Lifeguards are not always on duty or available. Always remain aware of your surroundings and exercise due care for your own safety and the safety of others around you.
Always check for water warnings or check with a lifeguard before you swim.