Best places: Beaches in San Diego, United States

At low tide, this scenic, rocky beach features pools of water with sea life such as crabs & fish.

Popular with divers, this quaint beach houses permanent lifeguard stations, picnic tables & showers.

Protected sandy cove home to many adult harbor seals & their pups, open for swimming in summer.

1 of the country's 1st, this famed beach park allows dogs to run free off-leash & swim in the water.

This 1 mile long sand beach with permanent lifeguard stations offers gentle waves & scuba classes.

A wide sandy beach set near many shops, restaurants, bike paths & activities.

This coastal area with cliffs & grassy parkland is popular for surfing, sun-bathing & jogging.

This beach has been popular with surfers for decades & features an iconic palm-covered surf shack.

Famed, scenic & clothing-optional beach beneath the bluffs of Torrey Pines.

👍👍 Clean beach with a very laid back vibe. Clothing is optional and you'll find a great mix of people of all kinds; yet not to crowded. While no lifeguards are stationed at the beach, beach patrol does drive by regularly. Please know that there is a hike down the cliff wall from the parking lot. While...

👍👍 Came here on a Monday afternoon for a pleasant walk with my wife. Low tide allowed plenty of flat, shiny sand to walk on. There is a little memorial for past and present surfers. I like the welcoming Aloha message. If you are not here for swimming or surfing, you can turn left and walk towards the p...

👍👍 Beautiful beach. We can just sit and enjoy the waves . So many restaurants and bars. Kids can play with the beach sand. I found some interesting seaweeds along side the beach⛱️🏖️. Perfect place for surfing . 🌊 Surfing lessons available. Bike🚲 rentals available. Nearby 🏘️ houses are beautiful...

👍👍 Beautiful surf spot in North Pacific Beach. Tourmaline is a surfing-only beach, no swimming allowed. The gentle, slow-rolling waves are good for novice surfers, longboarders and seasoned surfers alike. Not so good for short boards but whatever works for ya. Great sunset spot as well! Leave only foot...

👍👍 Love all the beaches in San Diego but this beach, and Coronado, have wide sand areas that allow for a lot of activity. Check them out when you're in town!

👍👍 This is a great spot to watch the wildlife (and the people watching the wildlife). During March and April, the only swimmers using this beach are the California seal pups. There are also a few sea lions from around the corner at the cove, pelicans and the ubiquitous sea gulls.

👍👍 Beautiful beach near ucsd campus. You need to walk for around a mile to get to the beach. The walk is very steep so be prepared for that. The view in the evening is stunning. You will love it.

👍👍 Kellogg Beach might not seem like it’s a location worth 5 stars at first glance, but if you cut through the residential area, it also connects to Bessemer Path, which has a lovely water front walk with lots of scenic spots, places for dogs to run in the water, and if you look closely, quite a few fl...

😐 Nice area but really needs to be cleaned in the toilet areas. And around the trash can areas before 7am. Just my thoughts

👍👍 I've seen many boomers in my life, this beach was fantastic. I've never seen such nice boomers in my life. I would come here again would recommend for boomers... ok boomer

👍 Nestled next to a private resort, most people think it's off limits to the public which makes North Cove Public Beach a less crowded option in Mission Bay. Complete with picnic tables and charcoal grills.