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Things to Know about the Beaches in Del Mar For safety precautions, Del Mar prohibits open fires at the beach. Visitors are welcome to grill using charcoal and their own small grills. Alcohol is allowed at the beach, with the exception of the July 4th Holiday. Glass containers are not allowed. The blue flags on Del Mar beaches designate “safe swimming” areas. The yellow sign with the black ball means that no surfing is allowed in the area. No-surf areas are determined by lifeguards based on the size of the surf, the number of beach patrons, lifeguard staffing, and other considerations. If caught in a rip current, the best thing to do is to try and relax and begin to swim parallel to shore. It might not feel like you are making progress, but continue to relax and swim parallel to the shore. Once you feel that you are out of the rip current, then begin to swim towards the shore. If you would like more information about rip currents and what they look like, feel free to contact a lifeguard at the main tower at 17th Street. The Del Mar Lifeguard Association has tide books available at the main lifeguard tower at 17th Street. Stop by, they're FREE!! A facility use permit is required for any scheduled use of parks, beaches, or the Powerhouse Community Center which involves more than twenty-five individuals. Please contact the Community Services Department at (858) 755-1524 or stop by the Lifeguard Headquarters at 1700 Coast Boulevard for your application. Dogs are allowed on the beaches based on the following rules: North of 29th Street June 16th through September 14th Leash Required September 15th through June 15th Off-leash and under voice control South of 29th Street and North of Powerhouse Park October 1st through May 31st Leash Required June 1st through September 30th Dogs Prohibited South of Powerhouse Park Allowed Year round Leash Required Powerhouse Community Center Hours Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. from June through September. October through May it is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Public restrooms are located under the stage area at the Powerhouse building and at the 17th Street Lifeguard Station. Additional restrooms are available at the 25th street lifeguard tower. Lodging | Find a Hotel | Online Hotel Reservations | Transportation Beaches | Event Calendar | Tours & Sightseeing | Arts & Culture Dining | Night Life | Shopping | Spas & Salons | Weather | Maps Sports & Recreation | Golf | Casinos | General | |