Beaches & Parks

In San Diego, the beach is a way of life, a source of pride and joy, a defining influence in people's lives. Whether you're a first-time visitor or life-long resident, The San Diego Convention & Visitors Bureau encourages you to enjoy the beach and hopes the information provided here will help you to make the most of your stay.  Learn more by reading our Beach and Sea Guide.

Pitch In to Save Our Fire Pits

The San Diego Convention & Visitors Bureau (SDCVB) has partnered with the San Diego Foundation and Hotel Motel Association (HMA) to raise money to cover the cost of the annual maintenance of the 186 fire pits along our beaches and bays, since the City can no longer afford to fund them. The “Save Our Fire Pits” campaign kicked off May 12 at a press conference with San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders and SDCVB...

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San Diego South Bay

South Bay is the southernmost area of San Diego, located south of downtown and just north of the Mexico border. The area consists of several communities - Coronado, Chula Vista, National City and Imperial Beach.

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Positively Passionate: Arts and Culture in San Diego

It may surprise you to know that there are over 30 museums in San Diego, and that only one of them is dedicated to surfing. Here's just a brief look at why this city by the beach is earning a reputation as a vibrant, culturally rich and culture-loving destination. With 15 museums and 9 theatres and performing arts centers, Balboa Park is San Diego's cultural heart. "The Smithsonian of the West," this beautiful park...

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• 02/01 - 02/29 - San Diego Museum Month: Half-Off Admission
• 12/10 - 04/01 - Whale Watching San Diego
• 02/29 - 145th Street Blues
• 12/15 - 03/30 - Whale Watching Kayak Tours
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Situated along San Diego Bay on Shelter Island, Humphreys Concerts by the Bay presents a spectrum of entertainment from rock and jazz to comedy, blues and folk; concerts run from March through October.