Escondido Beach
A narrow beach below homes east of Paradise Cove, reached through public accessways managed by the MRCA.
Know before you go
- Parking
Parking available (Coastal Commission listing).
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Fees
No fee listed.
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Paying
Unknown – check locally
- Getting down
Escondido Creek Beach accessway (27148 PCH) is open. The Cliffside (Escondido) accessway is closed for repairs. The PCH undercrossing is affected by tides and must not be used during flash-flood warnings.
Verified · Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Tide & surf
Tides affect the undercrossing route; plan around low tide.
Verified · Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Hours
Unknown – check locally
- Dogs
Unknown – check locally
No official rule found for this stretch.
- Restrooms
No
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Showers
No
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Accessibility
No disabled access listed.
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Lifeguards
No lifeguard service listed.
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Rules
Unknown – check locally
Information only, not safety advice. Conditions change. Always follow lifeguards and posted signs.
Tides & daylight · next 3 days
Information only, not safety advice. Conditions change, so always follow lifeguards and posted signs. Data: official city, county, State Parks and National Park Service pages, the California Coastal Commission, NOAA and the National Weather Service · Facts checked Oct 3, 2026 · Map © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.