San Diego beaches provide something for everyone. La Jolla Cove provides safe waters and rocky points that attract swimmers of all abilities; its shallow waters also make it popular among families.
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Windansea beach features stunning rocks with distinctive twists, while Silver Strand State Beach provides a relaxing environment ideal for family fun on the sand.
Ocean Beach
Ocean Beach (OB) is an endearing small beach town offering spectacular supervised ocean and bay beaches, lovely one-family homes, hotels, restaurants and boutique independent shops. The wide pier and public walkways make Ocean Beach ideal for people-watching, picnicking, strolling along weekly dock concert performances or shopping at local vendors – no chains exist here, with strong efforts being taken to preserve this idyllic atmosphere.
Dog Beach is well known as one of the first leash-free beaches in America. Here, dogs run freely with their people into the surf while surfers ride nearby breaks.
Beach is surrounded by dunes that allow access from both directions of the pier, with a lagoon behind. From March to September a section of this beach closes for Snowy Plover nesting season; other beaches include Cedar, Gilgo and Overlook Beach where Town residents may obtain seasonal recreation permits while non-residents must pay an entrance fee at the gate in order to access these beaches.
La Jolla Shores
La Jolla Shores features one large parking lot which becomes congested during summer afternoons until approximately 4 p.m. Additionally, street parking may also be an option.
This popular beach boasts wide, Sandy areas perfect for sunbathing and family fun, lifeguards patrol it year-round and there is a modern playground and bathrooms at its southern end. Additionally, nearby attractions include Scripps Institute of Oceanography Pier and Birch Aquarium that provide educational experiences as well as entertainment to both kids and adults alike.
Torrey Pines State Reserve provides an enjoyable walk along 300-foot sea cliffs. Meanwhile, Windansea Beach is popular among surfers and bodyboarders; home to both small natural pools as well as rich tide pools at low tide – this ecological reserve area prohibits fishing or collecting marine life here.
Mission Bay
Mission Bay is the world's largest aquatic park with 27 miles of water and sandy beaches, popularly used for swimming, boating and watersports such as kayaking and sailing. Additionally, picnicking and other recreational activities are offered here.
The beach area is an increasingly popular attraction for families with young children, offering long stretches of sand for sunbathing and playing even during busy days. Furthermore, an ample boardwalk lines both sides of the ocean to provide the ideal walking route along both strands.
Mission Bay's waters are generally safe, but it is still important to check conditions prior to swimming. Unsafe areas may exist and temperatures can change quickly; additionally it would be prudent to remain close to lifeguards; wear an approved lifeguard face cover when swimming alone and adhere to general precautions like locking car doors and not leaving valuables unattended.
Coronado Beach
This beach (ahem, peninsula) in front of Hotel del Coronado has long been recognized as one of the premier American beaches. Here you can soak up some sun while swimming in tide pools or watch professional sand castle builders craft breathtaking structures (they welcome donations!). It makes an excellent place for sunbathing or just plain relaxing in America's finest beach town.
Though the beach can become overcrowded on busy summer days, its wide expanse offers enough room to find plenty of space and relax. A bonus: At low tide you can walk along remnants from SS Monte Carlo shipwreck!
Reach the beach easily via ferry from either Fifth Avenue Landing at South Embarcadero or Broadway Pier near the San Diego Convention Center. And for an even deeper immersion into its beauty, consider joining an official arborist on a Spreckles Park Tree Tour for an educational stroll that'll reveal all about its stunning park's flora and fauna!