Buccaneer Beach

Located in the city of Oceanside, Buccaneer Beach is a very small and narrow beach that is a part of Buccaneer Park.  Buccaneer Beach is backed by private homes, condos, and Loma Alta Creek – and is a family-friendly beach because of its warm waters, mid-sized waves, and marked-off swimming areas.

Buccaneer Beach offers many amenities including lifeguards, restrooms, a playground, a basketball court, a gazebo, a grass park, and a small café named Buccaneer Galley Café.

There are many fun activities at Buccaneer Beach including swimming, surfing, beach walking, sunbathing, and bird watching – you can watch birds while walking along the creek on the Loma Alta Marsh Footpath.

Getting to Buccaneer Beach is easy – the beach is situated at 1500 South Pacific Street and there is a free parking lot within walking distance of the beach.

If you are looking for nearby attractions, there are many options within a 15-minute drive of Buccaneer 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 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 offers many rides, entertainment shows, and special events, including fireworks. Another great attraction near Buccaneer Beach is the Museum of Making Music that highlights the music industry's history starting from 1990 through exhibitions, live performances, and educational programs.

If you get hungry, you can drive 12 minutes to many restaurants near Buccaneer 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, sandwiches, and nachos at very reasonable prices. Another good restaurant near Buccaneer Beach is the vegetarian-friendly Chart House that offers several seafood items including oysters, shrimps, groupers, and shrimps.

If you are looking for a hotel near Buccaneer Beach, there are many hotels within a 20-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 Buccaneer 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.