Public Toilets in San Diego

Need a public toilet in San Diego and want to find a place to go right now? Below is a live map and a full list of public restrooms across the city, followed by a guide to the best spots - at the beaches, around Mission Bay, in Balboa Park, and downtown in the Gaslamp Quarter.

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Full list of public toilets in San Diego

Here is a regularly updated list of public restroom locations in and near San Diego. Tap any name to open it in Google Maps for directions.

Public restrooms in San Diego

Public restrooms at San Diego's beaches (with showers)

San Diego's beaches are some of the easiest places to find a restroom, and many have outdoor rinse-off showers too:

Public restrooms in Balboa Park and the San Diego Zoo

Balboa Park has restrooms throughout - near the museums along El Prado, by the Spanish Village and at the visitor center - and the San Diego Zoo (inside the park) has restrooms throughout the grounds.

Public restrooms in Downtown San Diego and the Gaslamp Quarter

Downtown, dependable options include Seaport Village and the Embarcadero / Waterfront Park, the San Diego Central Library, the Santa Fe Depot (Amtrak/Trolley), the convention center area, and hotel lobbies throughout the Gaslamp Quarter.

Public restrooms in Coronado, La Jolla and Old Town

Coronado has public restrooms across the island and at the Coronado Visitor Center; La Jolla has them at the Cove and the Shores; and Old Town San Diego State Historic Park has free restrooms near the main plaza.

Are there free public toilets in San Diego?

Yes. Beach and park restrooms (including Mission Bay, Balboa Park and the beaches above) are free, as are libraries, museums, hotel lobbies and large stores. A small purchase is sometimes expected at cafes and restaurants.

Where can I find a bathroom in San Diego open now or 24 hours?

For a restroom open late or around the clock, the Mission Bay restrooms are open 24 hours, and you can also rely on 24-hour gas stations and convenience stores, 24-hour fast-food locations (including In-N-Out), hospitals and large hotels. Beach and park restrooms usually close in the evening, so use the live map above to find one that is open near you right now.

Which places in San Diego are open and have a public restroom?

When public restrooms are closed, these everyday businesses around San Diego usually have one you can use. A small purchase is sometimes expected, and some keep the door locked - just ask a staff member for the key or code.

Convenience stores and gas stations

Usually open late or 24/7 - 7-Eleven, Circle K, and Chevron, Mobil, Shell and ARCO gas stations.

Restaurants and fast food

Fast-food spots are reliable and often open late - California's own In-N-Out, plus McDonald's, Burger King, Taco Bell, Wendy's and Chipotle. Sit-down restaurants will usually let customers use the restroom too.

Coffee shops

Dunkin' and most local cafes have restrooms. Note that since 2025, Starbucks requires a purchase to use its restroom.

Big-box and department stores

Target, Walmart, Macy's, Nordstrom, Home Depot, Costco and IKEA usually have easy-to-find restrooms with no code needed - as do the malls at Westfield UTC, Westfield Mission Valley and Fashion Valley.

Grocery stores

Ralphs, Vons, Albertsons, Whole Foods and Aldi - some lock their restrooms, so you may need to ask for the key or door code.

Libraries, hotels, malls and museums

The San Diego Central Library and its branches, hotel lobbies, the big malls, and Balboa Park's museums have clean restrooms that are usually free to use.

Men's, women's, accessible and family restrooms in San Diego

Most public restrooms in San Diego have separate men's and women's facilities - sometimes signed as ladies' and gents', or male and female - and larger venues such as the malls, Balboa Park, the beaches at Mission Bay and the library also offer unisex, wheelchair-accessible, family and private single-stall restrooms with baby-changing tables.

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