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

Top rated Parks 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 279 places from Park category.

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Embarcadero Marina Park North

Park

👍👍 Nice park and the view of the bay. Paid parking paid $1 for an hour. You can also see the sunset.

4.90 (51 reviews)

Embarcadero Marina Park

Park

👍👍 Love San Diego, not only because of the beautiful scenery, but also because I lost my phone and was sent back by a stranger. People who work at seaport village are amazing!

4.90 (32 reviews)

Balboa Park

Park

Sprawling outdoor destination is home to the city's renowned zoo, museums, gardens & more.

4.80 (71.4K reviews)

Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve

Nature preserve

Acres of oceanside trails for exploring or exercising while spotting occasional dolphins or bobcats.

4.80 (14.2K reviews)

Cabrillo National Monument

Park

This historic lighthouse & national monument offers a storied history & views all the way to Mexico.

4.80 (11.3K reviews)

Lifeguard La Jolla Cove

Park

Cozy stretch of sand tucked between sandstone cliffs for swimmers, snorkelers & scuba divers.

4.80 (9.7K reviews)

Mission Trails Regional Park

Park

8,000-acre recreational park featuring 60 miles of trails, along with a lake for boating & camping.

4.80 (7.6K reviews)

Sunset Cliffs Natural Park

Park

Natural cliffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean offer views of the coast & the occasional cliff diver.

4.80 (7.1K reviews)

Mount Soledad Memorial Park

Memorial park

Massive cross monument honoring American veterans, with plaques telling their stories.

4.80 (4.8K reviews)

Kate Sessions Memorial Park

Park

Dog-friendly recreation area boasting sweeping hillside views, plus sports fields & a playground.

4.80 (2.3K reviews)

Civita Park

City park

Popular city park with a splash pad, food trucks, several playgrounds & an amphitheater.

4.80 (2.1K reviews)

Cuvier Park

Park

Sandy beachfront park featuring surfing & swimming, picnic tables, BBQs & panoramic ocean views.

4.80 (2K reviews)

Torrey Pines State Beach

Park

This wide, sandy beach with a picnic area is popular spot for swimming, surfing & fishing.

4.80 (1.6K reviews)

Ellen Browning Scripps Park

Park

Open green space along the coast offering panoramic ocean views, including seals & sunsets.

4.80 (1.2K reviews)

Windansea Park

Park

Pacific Ocean beach with rocks & sand popular for surfing & sunset-gazing.

4.80 (654 reviews)

Calumet Park

Park

Located above an ocean bluff, this green space lined with benches is used for events & relaxation.

4.80 (642 reviews)

Mission Bay Bike Path

Park

Flat 12-mi. seafront cycle path & pedestrian walkway taking in views of the beach & bay.

4.80 (224 reviews)

Mission Gorge Climbing

Park

👍 Great place to hike or climb; Trails and routes for beginners and veteran hikers and climbers. Its a beautiful place but its usually packed on weekends and holidays. Parking can be frustrating and the gates close at 5pm so keep that in mind if you're planning a day trip.

4.80 (178 reviews)

Torrey Del Mar Park

Park

👍👍 Great local park to bring friends & family to exercise, eat, play, relax...

4.80 (94 reviews)

Rose and Cactus Gardens

Park

👍👍 Located across of the San Diego Zoo, short 10 min walk from edge of Balboa Park if starting from the water fountain near Fleet Science Center Museum. Beautiful rose garden, maybe 1000 healthy bushes just starting to bloom in early April. Can see the yellow wildflowers in the distance from the rose...

4.80 (84 reviews)

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Top rated Parks in San Diego, United States