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Coastal Neighborhoods

70 miles of beautiful coastline set the stage for a collection of beach communities - each with its own personality

Coastal Neighborhoods

From quaint Coronado and family friendly Carlsbad to artsy Encinitas and posh La Jolla , along with the 20-something party havens of Pacific Beach and Mission Beach, each seaside town beckons with beautiful beaches and a taste of San Diego’s SoCal lifestyle.

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Historic Highway 101

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Seven Star Coastal Hikes

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Guide to San Diego County Beaches

Find your perfect beach in San Diego. 

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Bike the Bay

Aug 27, 2017

Experience Bike the Bay, a scenic bayside ride, and also enjoy a rare opportunity to ride over the San Diego-Coronado Bay Bridge.

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KAABOO Del Mar Festival

Sep 15 - Sep 17, 2017

KAABOO® is three days of fun, packed full with memories and it has all of the makings of a comfortable event. We have plenty of shade and seating, all restrooms are clean with flushable toilets (no porta-potties), and there is no dirt, dust or mud to fight through just to have a good time.

Enjoy the world-class music, hilarious comedy, incredible cuisine, craft libations, inspiring contemporary art, and personal indulgences. Get ready for this journey of discovery!

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San Diego Bayfair

Sep 15 - Sep 17, 2017

San Diego Bayfair's World Series of Powerboat Racing - a family festival tradition for more than 40 years speeds to the finish line.

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Extreme Sailing Series

Oct 19 - Oct 22, 2017

Escape to San Diego to be part of the ultimate Stadium Racing championship, the Extreme Sailing Series™.

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Historic Highway 101

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Seven Star Coastal Hikes

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Guide to San Diego County Beaches

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Bike the Bay

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San Diego Bayfair

Sep 15 - Sep 17, 2017
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Extreme Sailing Series

Oct 19 - Oct 22, 2017
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Beaches & Bays

The San Diego Beach Scene

Where to Go, What to Bring and Much More

Thanks to San Diego’s west-by-southwest coastline orientation, the continental shelf protecting us from the brunt of localized north pacific storm surges, distant southern ocean swells and a temperate climate, San Diego's beaches are safe and pleasant virtually year-round.

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Parks & Gardens

San Diego Dog Beaches and Off-Leash Dog Parks

Places to play fetch or doggy-paddle

Find dog-friendly beaches and off-leash dog parks in San Diego that are great for your dog to perfect its doggy-paddle, play fetch, or have a snore-fest on the warm sand.

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Beaches & Bays

Guide to San Diego County Beaches

Discover the perfect one for you

With 70 miles of coastline, San Diego is home to an incredible beaches variety of beaches. We’ve got , family-friendly beaches, dog beaches, adult-oriented, wetlands, viewpoints from the magnificent cliffs, and so much more.

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Mission Bay

Mission Bay Bike Path

12 Miles of Biking Bliss

Find where to go, what to love, what to know about these 12 miles of flat, scenic bike paths passing by all of Mission Bay’s public parks and following a portion of the San Diego River.

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