Best Nature and Parks (RV, National, Dog, etc) in Lakeside

We've collected top 10 mentioned nature and parks in Lakeside from other articles such as San Diego Union-Tribune, LaJolla.com, Jasmine Alley.

Best Nature and Parks (RV, National, Dog, etc) in Lakeside

Torrey Pines State Reserve
Torrey Pines State Reserve
4.8 (11036 ratings)4.5 (3514 ratings)
Acres of oceanside trails for exploring or exercising while spotting occasional dolphins or bobcats.
12600 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
Nature preserveNature & ParksParkState parkNature & Wildlife AreasHiking Trails
Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography
4.5 (4476 ratings)4.5 (1771 ratings)
Interactive tide pools & exhibitions for all things under the sea in an oceanside building.
2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
AquariumNature & ParksNatural History Museums
Sunset Cliffs Natural Park
Sunset Cliffs Natural Park
4.8 (4784 ratings)4.5 (1916 ratings)
Natural cliffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean offer views of the coast & the occasional cliff diver.
Ladera St, San Diego, CA 92107, USA
ParkNature & Parks
Mentioned by y Travel Blog
16 Awesome (& Free) Things to do in San Diego With Kids
"Many people recommended we take in one of the famous San Diego sunsets from Sunset Cliffs, which is just a couple of miles south of the Ocean Beach pier. Sunset Cliffs Natural Park is a 68-acre City of San Diego regional park which extends 1½ miles along the Point Loma peninsula’s western shoreline. You get expansive ocean views, dramatic cliff formations and caves, an intertidal area, and in some spaces plenty of space and rocks for the kids to run over way back from the edge."
Mentioned by La Jolla Mom
35 San Diego Tourist Attractions: Top Spots for Fun Sightseeing
"Sunset Cliffs Natural Park encompasses 68-acres of resource-based land that is situated along the western edge of Point Loma. Here you will find sea caves, arches, and coastal bluffs, and you’ll be privy to stunning ocean views. From the cliffs (be careful), you might be lucky enough to catch the California seasonal whale migrations and dolphins but be sure to see the sunsets."
Mentioned by planetware.com
14 Top-Rated Tourist Attractions in San Diego | PlanetWare
"Romantics will appreciate the awe-inspiring experience of a Southern California sunset. One of the best places to visit is Sunset Cliffs Natural Park, which stretches for 68 acres along coastal bluffs above the Pacific Ocean. The location provides an incomparable viewpoint to take in the ocean panoramas as the sun transforms the horizon from blue to glorious rosy-toned hues."
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 TripSavvy
The Best Beaches in San Diego
"It's notoriously hard to get to, involving either a treacherous climb down unstable cliffs on a trail known for accidents or a two-mile hike south from Torrey Pines State Beach (which is inaccessible at high tide). While Black Beach may be difficult to reach, the remoteness is one of the reasons that people love it. That and because it's one of the only nude beaches in San Diego County (but clothing is only optional in the north section of the beach)."
Mentioned by La Jolla Mom
15 Best Beaches in San Diego: A Local's Guide from North to South
"This two-mile strip of secluded beach below the cliffs of the Torrey Pines Gliderport (adjacent to the UC San Diego campus immediately south of Torrey Pines State Beach) is known for two things: (i) nude beach, and (ii) surfing. The beach is named for the Black family, who formerly owned a farm on the cliffs above. They later sold the farm, and it was developed into the expensive residential homes of La Jolla Farms."
Mentioned by La Jolla Mom
10 Best Beaches in La Jolla for Families, Surfing, & More
"Why go: To surf or enjoy some quiet (note that some people still go nude here). Black’s Beach is a secluded section of beach beneath the bluffs of Torrey Pines, and is officially part of Torrey Pines State Beach. Black’s Beach is perhaps most notorious for its status as San Diego’s only nude beach, though that’s no longer allowed in the more southern portion managed by the City of San Diego."
Ellen Browning Scripps Park
Ellen Browning Scripps Park
4.7 (264 ratings)4.5 (184 ratings)
Open green space along the coast offering panoramic ocean views, including seals & sunsets.
92037 California, La Jolla, Coast Blvd, USA
ParkNature & Parks
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
Point Loma Tide Pools
Point Loma Tide Pools
4.8 (847 ratings)4.5 (342 ratings)
National monument rock pools exposed at low tide below sandstone cliffs teeming with rich sea life.
1800 Cabrillo Memorial Dr, San Diego, CA 92106, USA
Hiking areaNature & ParksGeologic FormationsHiking TrailsBodies of Water
Torrey Pines State Beach
Torrey Pines State Beach
4.7 (272 ratings)4.5 (290 ratings)
Sandy lifeguarded beach with restrooms & showers, backed by cliffs & pine-wooded nature reserve.
California, USA
BeachNature & Parks
Mentioned by Your North County
Best Beaches in San Diego North County (Guide) | YNC
"Parts of this three-mile stretch of beach located just south of Del Mar lie below beautiful bluffs and winding hiking trails. Lifeguards usually staff the north end of the beach, which is where the bathrooms and showers also sit. Nice swaths of sand mark the beach, which is a favorite with families, boogie boarders, and sunbathers."
Mentioned by Culture Trip
The Best National Parks Near San Diego
"Torrey Pines State Beach in San Diego, California, USA.|© Chad McDermott / Alamy Stock Photo. Coastal California at its very finest, the Torrey Pines State Beach feels like a hidden gem. Hike the trails to get there and take in the panoramic views of the ocean in front of you."
Mission Bay
Mission Bay
4.5 (555 ratings)
Centered on its namesake waterway, the Mission Bay neighborhood is more than 50% water and known for SeaWorld, which has rides, aquariums, and animal shows. A huge manmade water sports zone, popular for sailing and kitesurfing, occupies the western bay. Stand-up paddleboarders ply the calm waters off Fiesta Island, a peninsular park with a long beach. To the north, salt marsh preserves attract wading birds.
San Diego, CA, USA
Nature & ParksBeaches
Mentioned by Fodor's Choice
Sights in San Diego
"San Diego's monument to sports and fitness, this 4,600-acre aquatic park has 27 miles of shoreline including 19 miles of sandy beaches."
San Diego - La Jolla Underwater Park
San Diego - La Jolla Underwater Park
4.6 (172 ratings)4.5 (23 ratings)
This huge underwater park with artificial reefs & kelp beds is popular with marine life enthusiasts.
8302 Camino Del Oro, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
City parkNature & ParksNature preserveParks

Top Best Seafood Restaurants in Lakeside

Roy's Restaurant
Roy's Restaurant
4.3 (386 ratings)
High-end chain serving notable chef Roy Yamaguchi's Hawaiian fusion fare in a contemporary setting.
8670 Genesee Ave, San Diego, CA 92122, USA
RestaurantFine dining restaurantSeafood restaurantSushi restaurant
South Beach Bar & Grille
South Beach Bar & Grille
4.4 (2776 ratings)
Lively eatery offering ocean views, seafood-focused Mexican fare & a huge selection of microbrews.
5059 Newport Ave, San Diego, CA 92107, USA
Bar & grillAmerican restaurantBarRestaurantSeafood restaurantTaco restaurant
Rubio's
Rubio's
4.3 (71 ratings)
Beach-themed chain known for Baja-style fish tacos & Mexican-inspired seafood entrees.
2260 Callagan Hwy Building 3187, San Diego, CA 92136, USA
Seafood restaurantCatererFamily restaurantMexican restaurantRestaurantVegan restaurantVegetarian restaurant

Top Rated Parks to Visit in Lakeside

Mathewson Park
Mathewson Park
4.4 (64 ratings)
700 Pomona Ave, Coronado, CA 92118, USA
Park
Presidio Park
Presidio Park
4.6 (1146 ratings)4 (44 ratings)
Expansive park offers a cultural museum & historical sites, plus trails, city views & picnic space.
2811 Jackson St, San Diego, CA 92110, USA
ParkSights & LandmarksRecreation centerHistoric Sites
Mentioned by snappr.com
Top 5 Spots for Landscape Photography Near San Diego
"You will find grassy greenfields, attractive architecture plus columns. There is also a wooded hilltop overlooking the San Diego Bay from that perfect angle where you can catch the sun setting about everything. What a gorgeous place to have your landscape photography!"
Grand Caribe Shoreline Park
Grand Caribe Shoreline Park
4.7 (79 ratings)
598 Grand Caribe Causeway, Coronado, CA 92118, USA
Park

Historic Sites in Lakeside

Whaley House Museum
Whaley House Museum
4.4 (1295 ratings)4 (311 ratings)
Supposedly haunted, highlights are a spinet piano from "Gone with the Wind" & Lincoln's life mask.
2476 San Diego Ave, San Diego, CA 92110, USA
History museumSights & LandmarksHaunted houseHistorical landmarkMuseumNon-profit organizationHistoric SitesMysterious Sites
Mentioned by Leisure Pass Group
Top Museums in San Diego to Visit During Your Trip
"Visit the rumored 'most haunted house in America' located in Old Town San Diego and take a tour of the beautiful home. Explore the two-story Greek Revival-style mansion and see rooms that once served as a general store, San Diego's first commercial theater, a courthouse, and more. A tour of the Whaley House is a tour of San Diego's history."
Mentioned by San Diego 3 days itinerary
3 Days in San Diego Itinerary – What to See and Do
"Within Old Town don’t miss Casa de Estudillo, which is one of the few original buildings (many are reproductions), Whaley House and Museum, which is believed to be haunted and Junípero Serra Museum, literally the place where California began. You can get more information here."
Christ Episcopal Church
Christ Episcopal Church
4.9 (8 ratings)5 (4 ratings)
1114 9th St, Coronado, CA 92118, USA
ChurchSights & LandmarksHistoric SitesPoints of Interest & LandmarksChurches & Cathedrals
La Casa de Estudillo
La Casa de Estudillo
4.6 (42 ratings)4 (21 ratings)
4000 Mason St, San Diego, CA 92110, USA
MuseumSights & LandmarksHistoric Sites
Mentioned by San Diego 3 days itinerary
3 Days in San Diego Itinerary – What to See and Do
"Within Old Town don’t miss Casa de Estudillo, which is one of the few original buildings (many are reproductions), Whaley House and Museum, which is believed to be haunted and Junípero Serra Museum, literally the place where California began. You can get more information here."

Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near Lakeside

Ayres Lodge Alpine
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$237 /night
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4.2 (179 reviews)
Hampton Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego
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$151 /night
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4.5 (6 reviews)
Custom Home in Quiet Neighbord in Tranquil San Diego County!
Guest Suite · 2 Guests · 5 Bedrooms
$900 /night*
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