Lake Murray is a reservoir in San Diego, California. The asphalt-paved service road lining roughly two-thirds of the lake's perimeter is a popular recreation site for the Navajo community as well as residents of the northernmost neighborhoods in La Mesa. This lake is very popular for bicycling, jogging, walking, rollerblading, and picnicking.

Pacific Beach, located in San Diego, California, is a vibrant coastal neighborhood known for its two-mile sandy beach, lively nightlife, and diverse community. Bounded by La Jolla to the north and Mission Beach to the south, it attracts a mix of residents, including families and young adults. The area features a bustling commercial hub along Garnet Avenue, with numerous restaurants, bars, and shops.

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.

Crystal Pier San Diego 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.