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.

Beyond The Beach: The Pursuit of Happiness in San Diego

Topping many "It Lists" of late, San Diego has shed its beach bum reputation and emerged a youthful, energetic city filled with an outdoor-loving population, pursuing their own happiness and hoping you'll come along for the ride. You always have a friend with a boat in San Diego While lying on the beach may be good enough for some, we've got a few other ways to enjoy the coast. Consider sailing along the stunning...

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The San Diego Golfer's Guide to Smiling Through the Rough Stuff

In San Diego, golf is serious business. Host of the 2008 U.S. Open at Torrey Pines, home of the annual Buick Invitational, headquarters to the biggest names in the industry and hailed by Golf Digest as, "one of the top 50 golf destinations in the world" - whether you're looking for ocean views desert sun or mountain vistas, every one of our 93 courses will challenge your skill level. But the biggest challenge of all...

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San Diego Surf Scene

On any given day, summer or winter, rain or shine, you can find people out enjoying the San Diego surf. For many locals surfing is a way of life, as much a part of their daily routine as a morning run is to other athletes. A Demanding Sport Although surfers are mostly in it for the fun, surfing is also a demanding sport that provides a strenuous physical workout. Whether alone with your thoughts or battling for...

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In spring and summer 2009, MoPA will offer a blockbuster exhibition, Ansel Adams: A Life’s Work (May 23 – October 4, 2009).  The exhibition will feature the life’s work of Ansel Adams, the most celebrated American photographer of the 20th century, from his most infamous and iconic pieces to his lesser known masterworks.