Australian-born, California-raised, pro surfer Rob Machado has spent most of his life atop a surfboard. Still one of surfing’s most iconic and beloved figures, he never strays too far from his favorite San Diego swells.

With mild surf and warm temperatures all year round, San Diego's beaches, bays and lakes are the perfect place to practice your favorite water sport or try a new one.

In San Diego, it’s easy to find sure-fire kid-favorite neighborhoods, each with its own unique spirit, where families can learn and explore together. From tots to tweens to teens, discover the top family experiences in each of them.

Sprinkled along San Diego's stunning coastline, intertidal ecosystems can be found where the land greets the sea. Curious explorers can discover a variety of fascinating tide pool residents on walks along the beach during low tide when sea water recedes and the rocks and reefs are exposed.