Windansea Beach

Past La Jolla’s ritzy homes, boutiques, hotels and restaurants lies Windansea Beach which is flanked with surfers and sunbathers during the summer. The sandstone cliffs, sandy beach and great surf breaks, make Windansea a popular surfing place as far back as the 1940s. The shack on the beach was built by surfers during World War II, is now a historical site of San Diego.

Windansea is a great snorkeling and body surfing area. The north part of the beach is rocky and sandy, and a great place to enjoy a picnic in the grass next to the beach and take in the views of the Pacific Ocean.

There are no public restrooms and lifeguards are stationed during the summer and during the weekends in fall and spring. There is also no wheelchair access to the beach. Separate swim and surf zones are designated at this beach.

Directions:

Windansea is located around 6800 Neptune Place.

From the North:

Take the I-5 south to Genesee Avenue exit and head west
Turn left on Torrey Pine Road and follow it into downtown La Jolla
Turn left on Girard Avenue and turn right on Pearl Street
Turn left onto La Jolla Boulevard
Make right on Nautilus Street

From the South:

Take the I-5 north to Ardath Road exit
Ardath Road becomes Torrey Pines Road
Turn left from Torrey Pines Road onto Girard Avenue
Turn right on Pearl Street and turn left onto La Jolla Boulevard
Turn right on Nautilus Street

Tips

Windansea is a very romantic place to take a stroll. Parents should take caution with small children playing in at Windansea since the surf breaks directly and often on the shore with surprising power. Arrive early for easy parking and more privacy.