For San Elijo State Beach from Interstate 5, take Birmingham Drive west to San Elijo Ave. Then turn left (south) on San Elijo until to reach Chesterfield Drive. Turn west on Chesterfield and then north on Highway 101. San Elijo State Beach is nearby.

For Fletcher Cove Beach from Interstate 5, take Lomas Santa Fe Drive west. It becomes Plaza Street west of Highway 101. Continue west to Fletcher Cove Beach Park.