Outdoors
Beaches near Temecula
30 named beaches within 37 miles, nearest first, with a map and directions.
Beaches within 37 mi
30
Closest
23 mi
Shipwreck Shore
Worth the drive
Map
Map of 30 places loads as you scroll.
All beaches, nearest first
- 23miShipwreck Shore
- 24.4miBernasconi Beach
- 24.5miHarbor Beach
- 24.7miOceanside City Beach
- 25.2miBuccaneer Beach
- 25.5miSouth Oceanside Beach
- 25.6miPerris Beach
- 25.7miSan Onofre State Beach
- 25.7miSaint Malo Beach
- 26miMoreno Beach
- 26.4miTamarack Beach
- 26.5miCarlsbad State Beach
- 26.5miThe Dark Sidesand
- 26.9miPlaya Las Palmerassand
- 26.9miSan Mateo Pointsand
- 27.1miSan Clemente State Beach
- 27.6miT-Street
- 27.6miT Street Beachsand
- 27.7miThe Pier Beachsand
- 28miSan Clemente City Beach
- 28miEl Portalsand
- 28.2miNorth Beach
- 28.7miSouth Carlsbad State Beach
- 30.6miDoheny State Beach
- 31miLeucadia State Beach
- 32miMoonlight Beach
- 33.4miSan Elijo State Beach
- 34.3miCardiff State Beachsand
- 35.1miTreasure Island Beach
- 36.8miMain Beachsand
Straight-line distance from the center of Temecula; 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 Temecula?
Shipwreck Shore, about 23 miles from the center of Temecula.
How many beaches are near Temecula?
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.