Best Beach in San Diego

We've collected top 10 mentioned beaches in San Diego from other articles such as obhotel.com, Baby Can Travel, La Jolla Mom.

Best Beach in San Diego

La Jolla Cove
La Jolla Cove
4.8 (1188 ratings)4.5 (12342 ratings)
Popular with divers, this quaint beach houses permanent lifeguard stations, picnic tables & showers.
San Diego, CA 92037, USA
BeachOutdoor ActivitiesParks
Children's Pool La Jolla
Children's Pool La Jolla
4.7 (7037 ratings)
Protected sandy cove home to many adult harbor seals & their pups, open for swimming in summer.
834 Coast Blvd S, La Jolla, CA 92037
Beach
La Jolla Shores Beach
La Jolla Shores Beach
4.7 (165 ratings)
This 1 mile long sand beach with permanent lifeguard stations offers gentle waves & scuba classes.
San Diego, CA 92037
Beach
Windansea Beach
Windansea Beach
4.8 (201 ratings)4.5 (543 ratings)
This beach has been popular with surfers for decades & features an iconic palm-covered surf shack.
San Diego, CA 92037, USA
BeachOutdoor Activities
Black's Beach
Black's Beach
4.7 (420 ratings)4.5 (298 ratings)
Famed, scenic & clothing-optional beach beneath the bluffs of Torrey Pines.
California 92037, USA
BeachNature & Parks
Mentioned by Marc Lyman
La Jolla Real Estate and Neighborhood Guide
"A beautiful section of beach south of Torrey Pines and located in the northern part of La Jolla, this beach is known as a de facto nude beach. Popular with nudists and naturalists, this beach is one of the last nude beaches in the state. Do not venture to the south side of the beach unless you are prepared to see more than just marine life in its natural state."
Mentioned by Family Destinations Guide
25 Best Things to Do in San Diego, CA (for 2021)
"Beneath the bluffs of Torrey Pines in La Jolla is a hidden gem. Black’s Beach, a swimsuit-optional beach, stretches from Torrey Pines State Beach at the north end to Scripps Beach at the south end, making it the largest nude beach in the United States."
Children's Pool Beach
Children's Pool Beach
4.7 (172 ratings)4.5 (1225 ratings)
Picturesque oceanfront setting with a small cove beach known for views of adult seals & pups.
Village of La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
BeachOutdoor Activities
Mentioned by Lonely Planet Top Choices
Top things to do in San Diego, USA
"Built in the 1930s, La Jolla’s Children’s Pool was created as a family beach space, but since then it's been descended on by herds of seals and sea lions. Despite the pinnipeds' particularly pungent odor, tourists come in droves to see them larking around, swimming, fighting and mating. Visitors can get extremely close via a concrete platform surrounding the cove, and the seals don't seem to mind – but there's strictly no touching, feeding or selfies to be taken with the seals."
Bermuda Beach
Bermuda Beach
4.9 (7 ratings)
San Diego, CA 92107, USA
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Boomer Beach
Boomer Beach
4.2 (61 ratings)
San Diego, CA 92037
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Mentioned by La Jolla Mom
10 Best Beaches in La Jolla for Families, Surfing, & More
"Why go: It’s popular for bodysurfing and views from the walkway above and adjacent to La Jolla Cove. Boomer Beach is located just to the west of Ellen Browning Scripps Park and south of the Cove. It’s one of the smaller, lesser known beaches in La Jolla, and its exposure to stronger ocean waves and currents makes it less popular than neighboring Cove."
Mentioned by California Beaches
La Jolla Coast Walk Trail
"Boomer Beach is located on the exposed western side of Ellen Browning Scripps Park in La Jolla. Because of exposure to the strong ocean waves it is less popular than […]"
Cardiff State Beach
Cardiff State Beach
4.7 (66 ratings)4.5 (75 ratings)
Protected beach in state park system popular with surfers with a state-run campground nearby.
Encinitas, CA 92007, USA
BeachNature & Parks
Tijuana Beach
Tijuana Beach
4.5 (142 ratings)
Popular beach destination for basking & swimming, with lifeguards & nearby bars & eateries.
Baja California, Mexico
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Best Cookies in San Diego

Sprinkles La Jolla
Sprinkles La Jolla
4.2 (232 ratings)
8855 Villa La Jolla Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
BakeryCake shopCookie shopDessert shop
The Good Stuff Cookie Co
The Good Stuff Cookie Co
4.3 (27 ratings)
5725 Kearny Villa Rd Suite H, San Diego, CA 92123, USA
Cookie shop
Mentioned by Spoon University
25 Epic Desserts in San Diego to Eat Before You Die
"Located in Downtown San Diego, this cookie shop is doing something new. All their cookies are cheesecake-filled and sold in mason jars. They can pack all three of their top sellers, Original Cheesecake, Chocolate Cheesecake, and Snickerdoodle Cheesecake, into one mason jar."
Uncle Biffs California Killer Cookies
Uncle Biffs California Killer Cookies
4.5 (200 ratings)
Using natural ingredients, this bakery prepares gourmet cookies in over a dozen flavors.
650 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92103, USA
Cookie shopFood manufacturer
Mentioned by hoodline.com
San Diego's top 5 bakeries, ranked
"Finally, over in Hillcrest, check out Uncle Biff's Killer Cookies, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 738 reviews on Yelp. You can find the bakery at 650 University Ave. (between Sixth and Seventh avenues). This story was created automatically using local business data, then reviewed and augmented by an editor."

Best Shopping Malls, Outlet and Places in San Diego Area

Seaport Village
Seaport Village
4.6 (18125 ratings)4 (4366 ratings)
Waterside complex with shops, eateries, entertainment & relaxed grounds featuring fountains & ponds.
849 W Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
Shopping mallShoppingPiers & BoardwalksPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Fashion Valley
Fashion Valley
4.5 (12440 ratings)4.5 (558 ratings)
Large shopping center with chain department stores, a movie theater & casual dining options.
7007 Friars Rd, San Diego, CA 92108, USA
Shopping mallShopping

Romantic Restaurants, Getaway Places in San Diego

Basic Bar & Pizza
Basic Bar & Pizza
4.5 (1500 ratings)
Bustling modern loft space featuring gourmet thin-crust pies served alongside a variety of beers.
410 Tenth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
Pizza restaurantBarRestaurant
The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center
The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center
4.8 (110 ratings)
7600 Fay Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
Performing arts theaterConcert hall
The Balboa
The Balboa
4.7 (769 ratings)
Small tavern known for cocktails, burgers, fries & frequent live music offered amid vintage decor.
1863 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
Bar & grillBarRestaurant
Mentioned by The Infatuation
Where To Eat And Drink In San Diego - San Diego
"It’s a dark, nondescript bar in Banker’s Hill that looks like a spot your grandpa would frequent in the middle of the day. What sets this place apart though, are the huge burgers. They have a ton of options, but the California Burgito is our go-to."

Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near San Diego

Kingston Court Cottage 726
Cottage
$136 /night
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4.9 (15 reviews)
Affordable condo near the beach w/gas grill, deck, private W/D, ocean views
Guest Suite · 2 Guests · 1 Bedroom
$562 /night*
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Manhattan Shores 3 Apts
Apartment
$350 /night
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