Coronado Beaches Reopen After Contamination Closures

Two Coronado beaches and a health advisory for Crown Cove have been lifted, but other San Diego beaches remain closed due to sewage contamination.

Apr. 5, 2026 at 8:37pm

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The San Diego County Department of Environmental Health and Quality has reopened two Coronado beaches and lifted a health advisory for Crown Cove after recent water quality samples met state health standards. However, the ocean along Imperial Beach remains closed due to ongoing sewage contamination, and several other San Diego beaches have advisories in place due to elevated bacteria levels.

Why it matters

Beach closures and contamination advisories are important public health issues, as exposure to polluted water can cause illness. The reopening of the Coronado beaches is a positive sign, but the continued closures in other areas highlight the need for ongoing monitoring and infrastructure improvements to address sewage and pollution problems.

The details

The Coronado beaches at Avenida Lunar and the Coronado Lifeguard Tower were closed due to contamination but have now reopened after recent water quality tests met state standards. However, the ocean along Imperial Beach remains closed due to ongoing sewage contamination from the International Border through the northern end of Silver Strand. Several other San Diego beaches, including Glorietta Bay Park Shoreline, Ocean Beach Dog Beach, Tecolote Shores Swim Area, Santa Clara Cove Swim Area, San Luis Rey River Outlet, and La Jolla Children's Pool, also have advisories in place due to elevated bacteria levels.

  • The Coronado beach closures were lifted on Saturday, April 5, 2026.
  • The health advisory for Crown Cove was also lifted on Saturday, April 5, 2026.
  • The closure for the ocean along Imperial Beach will remain in effect until sampling confirms the area is safe for water contact.

The players

San Diego County Department of Environmental Health and Quality

The local government agency responsible for monitoring water quality and issuing beach closures and advisories in San Diego County.

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What’s next

The San Diego County Department of Environmental Health and Quality will continue to monitor water quality at local beaches and issue updates on closures and advisories as needed.

The takeaway

While the reopening of the Coronado beaches is a positive development, the continued closures and advisories in other parts of San Diego highlight the ongoing challenges of addressing sewage and pollution issues that can impact public health and access to recreational waterways.