Shelter Island Beach is located near downtown San Diego on the pennisula of Point Loma. It is mainly a harbor for local yachts but offers a small strip of sandy beach and it is one of the only beaches with an official boat launch.
Great place for morning stroll or reading a good book.
This beach is a great venu for outdoor performances.
As a harbor, waves are significanly smaller than other beaches.
Shelter Island is one of the only beaches with an official boat launch
Shelter Island is known as a great fishing spot and heavily used by locals as only a Fishing Permit is required, no other fees are required.
Sand, sea shells and less crowds (except on holidays) make this a perfect place for families with small children.