Warm Water Jetty Beach(Warm Waters Beach)

Located in the city of Carlsbad, Warm Water Jetty Beach is a half-a-mile long and narrow beach that is at the southern end of a state park named Carlsbad State Beach. Also known as Warm Waters Beach, Warm Water Jetty Beach is named after the rock jetties and the warm water flowing through them from a power plant behind the beach.  Warm Water Jetty Beach is situated between the North Pacific Ocean and a large open-water lagoon called Agua Hedionda Lagoon.

The beach offers a few amenities including lifeguards and restrooms. Warm Water Jetty Beach is well-known for surfing because of its warm waters and waves.

If you are looking for nearby attractions, there are many options within a 15-minute drive of Warm Water Jetty Beach. San Elijo Lagoon is the largest remaining coastal wetland in San Diego that is home to many species of plants, fish, mammals, reptiles, invertebrates, and birds. If you like hiking, Annie's Canyon Trail provides hiking areas that are great for both beginners and experienced hikers because of the natural climbing walls with single-pitch rock climbing routes. The kid-themed adventure Pirate Shores is a part of LEGOLAND and offers many rides, entertainment shows, and special events including fireworks. Another great attraction near Warm Water Jetty Beach is the Museum of Making Music which highlights the music industry's history starting from 1990 through exhibitions, live performances, and educational programs.

Getting to Warm Water Jetty Beach is very easy – the beach is located at 4315 Carlsbad Boulevard and free street parking is available all along the boulevard from the lagoon to the power plant.

If you are looking for nearby attractions, there are many options within a 15-minute drive of Warm Water Jetty Beach. San Elijo Lagoon is the largest remaining coastal wetland in San Diego that is home to many species of plants, fish, mammals, reptiles, invertebrates, and birds. If you like hiking, Annie's Canyon Trail provides hiking areas that are great for both beginners and experienced hikers because of the natural climbing walls with single-pitch rock climbing routes. The kid-themed adventure Pirate Shores is a part of LEGOLAND and offers many rides, entertainment shows, and special events including fireworks. Another great attraction near Warm Water Jetty Beach is the Museum of Making Music which highlights the music industry's history starting from 1990 through exhibitions, live performances, and educational programs.

If you get hungry, you can drive 10 minutes to many restaurants near Warm Water Jetty Beach. The upscale and always-crowded restaurant Pacific Coast Grill was mentioned in "The 100 Most Scenic Restaurants in the US" by Business Insider and "7 Beachfront Bars" by Visit San Diego. Ki’s Restaurant is an American restaurant that serves burritos, French toast, burgers, tacos, nachos, and sandwiches at very reasonable prices. Another good restaurant near Warm Water Jetty Beach is the vegetarian-friendly Chart House which offers several seafood items including oysters, shrimps, groupers, and shrimps.

If you are looking for a hotel near Warm Water Jetty Beach, there are many within a 25-minute drive. If you are looking for a luxurious option, the 5-Star AAA Five-Diamond hotel Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa was named #1 Best Hotel and Resort in California and #5 Best Resort in the US by U.S. News & World Report in 2019. The upscale 4-Star pet-friendly hotel L'Auberge Del Mar has a pool, bar, sauna, spa, and restaurant. If you are looking for affordable hotels near Warm Water Jetty Beach, the 3-Star Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Del Mar/Solana Beach features a pool, lounge, and fitness center, and the 2-Star Holiday Inn Express & Suites Solana Beach-del Mar welcomes pets and has a gym.