Where can I swim in the ocean in San Diego?

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  • La Jolla Shores. La Jolla Cove. Pacific Beach. Sail Bay. Mission Beach. Coronado Central Beach.
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The majority of lakes in San Diego do not allow swimming. However, there are a couple of exceptions. Los Rasalies Lake is about 45 minutes from the city. This hidden gem is serene and quiet.

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Although it's usually relatively calm and safe at this location, there can be surf, especially in the winter. On a normal day, the sharks can be found just beyond the surf in 4-8 feet of water, even shallower on a calm day. You don't need serious dive equipment, just a mask or swim goggles will do the trick.

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SAN DIEGO (CNS) — Fifteen beach areas across San Diego County offered fantastic conditions for swimmers, while Baja California's Playa Blanca and the Tijuana Slough were ranked as two of the most polluted beaches in the region, according to Heal the Bay's annual report Wednesday.

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A little cooler than your body temperature (98.6° Fahrenheit) should not be too cold so that you don't get chilled. 70° to 78° Fahrenheit is the range where most folks feel comfortable swimming.

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