Top rated Beaches in San Diego, United States to elevate your visit (Updated March, 2024)

Top rated Beaches in San Diego

Experience the best that San Diego has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 22 places from Beach category.

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Torrey Pines City Beach

Beach

👍👍 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.

4.90 (65 reviews)

La Jolla Tide Pools

Beach

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

4.80 (3.3K reviews)

La Jolla Cove

Beach

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

4.80 (3.2K reviews)

Dog Beach

Beach

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

4.80 (709 reviews)

Windansea Beach

Beach

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

4.80 (431 reviews)

Pacific Beach

Beach

👍👍 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...

4.80 (231 reviews)

Children's Pool La Jolla

Beach

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

4.70 (7.4K reviews)

La Jolla Shores Beach

Beach

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

4.70 (3.9K reviews)

South Mission Beach, San Diego

Beach

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

4.70 (2.4K reviews)

Law Street Beach

Beach

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

4.70 (941 reviews)

Black's Beach

Beach

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

4.70 (727 reviews)

Black's Beach

Beach

👍👍 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...

4.70 (684 reviews)

Tourmaline Beach

Beach

👍👍 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...

4.70 (453 reviews)

Mission Beach

Beach

👍👍 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!

4.70 (164 reviews)

Shell Beach

Beach

👍👍 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.

4.70 (122 reviews)

Tourmaline Surf Park

Beach

👍👍 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...

4.60 (444 reviews)

Ocean Beach City Beach

Beach

👍 We followed the google maps guide and ended up at a short paved path with railing Aling the side of a steep cliff. Magnificent ocean waves! The tide was in, no sand in site, and the ocean waves threw seaweed and water on my man and baby! Beautiful view but not sand castle making territory. Our 5 yea...

4.60 (46 reviews)

Ski Beach

Beach

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

4.50 (82 reviews)

Marine Street Beach

Beach

👍👍 Great beach, wonderful sand and stunning views.

4.50 (53 reviews)

Kellogg Beach

Beach

👍👍 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...

4.40 (145 reviews)

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Top rated Beaches in San Diego, United States