The Japanese Friendship Garden is a peaceful oasis located in San Diego, California, that was designed to promote cultural understanding and appreciation of Japanese culture. The garden covers 12 acres and features a variety of traditional Japanese landscaping and architecture.

Border Field State Park is a state park of California containing beach and coastal habitat on the Mexico–United States border.

Ski Beach Park offers a boat launch, playground, and picnic space.

Vacation Isle Park features sandy beaches, grassy areas, trees & picnic tables.

Mission Trails Regional Park encompasses over 6,100 acres of both natural and developed recreational acres.

Sunset Cliffs Natural Park is a 68-acre resource-based park stretching along the Pacific Ocean bordering the western edge of Point Loma.

Pacific Beach Pier is a serene spot to enjoy sweeping coastal views or watch surfers at play, plus the adjacent beach is an inviting spot to lounge with your toes in the silky sand.

The Lake Hodges Pedestrian Bridge is a pedestrian bridge spanning Lake Hodges immediately south of the Interstate 15 span. The bridge was opened to the public on May 15, 2009.

Piedras Pintadas Trail head provides a wonderful opportunity to observe hundreds of species of resident and migratory birds at Lake Hodges. The reservoir, created when the San Dieguito River was dammed in 1918, is now a critical stop-over for migratory birds on the Pacific Flyway.

Harbor Island Park grants visitors spectacular views of the city skyline, Coronado Bay Bridge and all the activities happening on our dynamic waterfront. In addition to pristine views, Harbor Island Park features a shoreline path for walkers and joggers and a route for bikers.