Outdoors
Beaches near El Cajon
30 named beaches within 37 miles, nearest first, with a map and directions.
Beaches within 37 mi
30
Closest
14.8 mi
Coronado Shores Beach
Worth the drive
Map
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All beaches, nearest first
- 14.8miCoronado Shores Beach
- 15.1miCentral Beach
- 15.1miCoronado City Beachsand
- 15.1miSpanish Landing Beach
- 15.3miNorth Beach
- 15.7miCrown Point Shores
- 15.8miSki Beach
- 16.2miShoreline Beach Park
- 16.3miBreakers Beachsand
- 16.6miBessemer Beach
- 16.9miSDSU Beachsand
- 16.9miSouth Mission Beachsand
- 17miLa Playa
- 17miKellogg's Beach
- 17miMission Beachsand
- 17.1miDog Beachsand
- 17.6miLa Jolla Shores Beachsand
- 18.2miBlack's Beachsand
- 18.5miBoomer Beach
- 18.6miShell Beach
- 18.7miWipeout Beach
- 18.7miSouth Casa Beach
- 18.8miMarine Street Beach
- 19.7miTorrey Pines State Beachsand
- 23.6miCardiff State Beachsand
- 24.6miSan Elijo State Beach
- 26.1miMoonlight Beach
- 27.3miLeucadia State Beach
- 29.7miSouth Carlsbad State Beach
- 33miCarlsbad State Beach
Straight-line distance from the center of El Cajon; 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 El Cajon?
Coronado Shores Beach, about 14.8 miles from the center of El Cajon.
How many beaches are near El Cajon?
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.