Beaches

  1. Coastal cliffs overlook the sandy San Onfre beach with scattered people and umbrellas; waves approach shore under a clear blue sky with distant hills in the background.

    San Onofre Beaches

    Find where to go, what to love and know about the coastline in San Onofre. Marine Corps, wetlands, beaches, surfing and more!
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  2. View from inside a rocky seaside cave in Point Loma looking out to the ocean, with a staircase on the right and sunlight streaming through the entrance.

    Point Loma Beaches

    Find where to go, what to love & know about the beaches of Point Loma, the site of the first European landing on what is now California.
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  3. Ocean Beach pier extends over the ocean at sunset, with a surfer carrying a board on the sandy beach in the foreground.

    Ocean Beach Beaches

    Discover why Ocean Beach is perfect for surfers to enjoy the waves created by jetties and friendly for swimmers, sunbathers, even dogs too!
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  4. Two teenagers on a bike and skateboard cruising down the Board Walk of Mission Beach in San Diego

    Mission Beach Beaches

    Family friendly and also popular with 20-somethings, Mission Beach is San Diego's lively take on the classic boardwalk beach town.
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  5. Two people are stand-up paddleboarding on calm waters of Mission Bay near a shoreline with palm trees and a building under a clear sky.

    Mission Bay Park

    At Mission Bay, there's something for everyone to enjoy in the water, at picnics, barbecues and even bonfires.
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  6. Leucadia

    Leucadia Beaches

    Located just north of Encinitas, Leucadia's Beaches line the funky, friendly beach community with a decidedly casual, laid-back vibe—even by San Diego standards.
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  7. Bright and sunny day at La Jolla Shores

    La Jolla Beaches

    Find information about La Jolla’s pristine beaches and jaw-dropping, wave-crashing views here. All you need to plan your next vacation!
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  8. People walk along a path overlooking a Moonlight beach in Encinitas at sunset, with palm trees, parked cars, and houses visible in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

    Encinitas Beaches

    Running parallel to historic Highway 101, the beaches in Encinitas are some of the best hidden gems in San Diego's North County Coastal region.
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  9. Aerial view of Del Mar's wide sandy beach with waves along the shoreline, people scattered on the sand, and buildings lining the coast under a clear blue sky.

    Del Mar Beaches

    Discover why stunning views, wildlife reserves, sandy beaches, dramatic cliffs and and more make Del Mar beaches a "must visit" beach in San Diego.
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  10. View of a sandy Carlsbad beach with waves rolling in, bordered by rocky cliffs and coastal vegetation under a partly cloudy sky.

    Carlsbad Beaches

    Carlsbad's beaches remain one of San Diego's best kept secrets with relatively low cliffs, unobstructed views of the sea & open access to the beach.
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