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.
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.
Los Penasquitos Canyon Preserve is an urban park in San Diego, California. Stretching approximately 7mi, the park encompasses some 4000acre of both Penasquitos and Lopez canyons, and is one of the largest urban parks in the United States.
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.
The Cleveland National Forest honors its past and celebrates all it has to offer visitors. The Forest provides various terrains and recreational opportunities, including camping and picnic areas, hiking, exploring on horseback, trail running, mountain biking, and scenic drives.
The scene off the coast of La Jolla is usually bustling with activity. You’ll see kayakers glide through the water, swimmers head out for morning exercise, and the occasional snorkeler leisurely surface and submerge. What they’re all actually doing is enjoying a somewhat hidden gem at the 6000-acre La Jolla Underwater Park.
Coast Walk is a small but exceptionally beautiful scenic walk off Torrey Pines Road just to the north of Prospect Street. It’s a fun sandy trek that the entire family will enjoy, but bring sunblock as it can take a while to travel the whole way, especially since there are many great places to stop and play.
Located just south of the foot of the Beach Trail is a freestanding Delmar Formation structure called Flat Rock. It has also been referred to as Indian Bath Tub Rock. At its top, there is an approximately 5’ by 6’ foot hole that at one time went down about 4’ There are several stories as to how the excavation came to be.
Mission Beach is a popular beach community located in San Diego, California. The beach is known for its wide sandy beach, oceanfront boardwalk, and lively atmosphere. The beach covers a stretch of approximately two miles and is bordered by a boardwalk known as the Ocean Front Walk or simply "The Strand." The boardwalk is a popular spot for walking, jogging, and biking, and is lined with shops, restaurants, and bars.
The Ellen Browning Scripps Memorial Pier is an icon of UC San Diego's Scripps Institution of Oceanography and a vital research facility that houses numerous environmental monitoring stations and enables small boat and scientific diving operations.
Located in the community of La Jolla, South Casa Beach is a triangular-shaped beach with light brown sand. This beach is located below steep oceanfront bluffs. South Casa Beach is named so because it is located to the immediate south of another popular beach called Children’s Pool Beach, which is also known as Casa Beach.
Between the picnic tables, fire pits, and volleyball courts, Harbor Beach has that quintessential SoCal beach vibe. It’s a short walk to the shops and eateries at Oceanside Harbor, or you can bring your fishing gear and fish off the jetty. Guarded by Towers 12, 14, and 16, Harbor Beach is open for all water activities all summer long.
San Elijo Lagoon provides natural solace and recreation. One of San Diego’s largest wetlands, this 979-acre reserve is primarily a shallow-water estuary, formed where the Escondido and La Orilla Creeks meet the Pacific Ocean. It makes for a beautiful backdrop for weddings and special events!
La Jolla Shores is a sandy beach approximately 1 mile long located in the community of La Jolla. In summer, waves at this beach are usually the most gentle of all San Diego beaches. La Jolla Shores is adjacent to the San Diego La Jolla Underwater Park Ecological Reserve.
Cardiff State Beach is a popular beach located in Encinitas, California. It is a beautiful stretch of sandy beach that offers excellent surf and swimming opportunities, as well as stunning views of the Pacific Ocean.
Located on the San Diego Coast, San Elijo State Beach offers camping, swimming, surfing, showers and picnicking. The narrow, bluff-backed stretch of sand has a nearby reef popular with snorkelers and divers.
One of San Diego County's most precious natural resources, the 784-acre Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve offers approximately 11 miles of hiking, mountain biking, equestrian trails, as well as picnic areas and scenic mountain viewing points.
Boucher Hill Fire Lookout Towers is located on a panoramic point in the Park's southwestern region and is a California Registered historical lookout. In addition to their fire detection duties, the volunteer lookouts also support Park Rangers as another pair of "eyes and ears."
The Sky Art Desert Sculpture Garden in Borrego Springs, California, is a unique attraction featuring over 130 large-scale metal sculptures created by artist Ricardo Breceda. These sculptures are spread across 1500+ acres of the surrounding desert and are free to visit. The garden is a unique and fascinating attraction that offers a blend of art, history, and nature in the beautiful Anza-Borrego Desert.
Ellen Browning Scripps Park is a scenic oceanfront park located along the coastline of La Jolla, a picturesque community in San Diego, California. It is a popular destination known for its stunning views of the Pacific Ocean and the rugged coastline. The park is a peaceful and beautiful coastal destination that offers a blend of natural beauty and recreational opportunities.
