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

Top rated Public 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 11 places from Public beach category.

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Lifeguard La Jolla Cove

Park

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

4.80 (9.7K reviews)

Windansea Park

Park

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

4.80 (654 reviews)

Mission Beach Park

Park

Large grassy space beside the beach boardwalk offers benches for picnics & recreational activities.

4.70 (6.7K reviews)

Mission Beach Boardwalk

Promenade

Longtime beachfront boardwalk featuring shops, an old-school amusement park & ocean activities.

4.70 (5.3K reviews)

Blacks Beach Trailhead

Hiking area

👍👍 Very nice secluded minimally busy beach. Nude optional, rescue teams including a helicopter on hand. Very tall long hiking trails, and steep terrain. Jellyfish and other sea life, succulents, lizards and natural aesthetics.

4.70 (413 reviews)

Ocean Beach

Public beach

👍👍 Great beach! Usually a ok surf. Very clean and beautiful. There are lots of good places to eat and shop nearby. I highly recommend trying it if you're looking for a relaxing beach. Can get pretty busy on weekends but you can always find a spot. Parking is somewhat limited

4.70 (221 reviews)

Ocean Beach Pier

Fishing pier

Long Pacific Ocean fishing pier with a cafe & shop known for sunset views, plus sea lion sightings.

4.60 (9.2K reviews)

Ski Beach Park

Park

Small island park offering a boat launch, playground, jogging path, picnic space & large grass area.

4.60 (1.7K reviews)

Fiesta Island

Park

Vast island off Mission Bay with fire pits, dog parks, various water sports & 27 miles of beach.

4.60 (1.2K reviews)

Point Medanos Jetty

Public beach

👍👍 free fishing pier, beautiful sunset

4.60 (41 reviews)

The Shoal La Jolla Beach

Hotel

Straightforward hotel with an outdoor pool, a hot tub & a fire pit.

4.30 (606 reviews)

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Top rated Public beaches in San Diego, United States