St. Malo Beach

Located in the city of Oceanside, St. Malo Beach is a small, wide, and rocky beach situated in front of the private gated community called St. Malo Beach that has incredible homes with ancient French-styled architecture. St. Malo Beach’s gated entrance is situated at the intersection between Eaton Street and South Pacific Street – and is not accessible to the public. To access St. Malo Beach, you will need to walk 10 minutes south of South Oceanside Beach during low tides.

Also known as Saint Malo Beach, St. Malo Beach has a lifeguard and amenities that can only be accessed by St. Malo Beach community members.

There are a couple of fun activities at St. Malo Beach including swimming, surfing, and beach walking. If you are looking for additional activities, Buena Vista Lagoon is situated behind the private community and is a well-known birdwatching destination.

If you are looking for nearby attractions, there are many options within a 16-minute drive of St. Malo 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 St. Malo 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 St. Malo 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 St. Malo Beach is the vegetarian-friendly Chart House that offers several seafood items including oysters, grouper, and shrimp.

If you are looking for a hotel near St. Malo 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 St. Malo 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.