Best Outdoor Activities in Ocean Beach

We've collected top 10 mentioned outdoor activities in Ocean Beach from other articles such as Tripadvisor's Top Things to Do, La Jolla Mom, Family Destinations Guide.

Best Outdoor Activities in Ocean Beach

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
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
Amistad Park
Amistad Park
4.5 (8658 ratings)4 (17 ratings)
Sizable park featuring a manmade lake with boat rides, an open-air theater & areas for exercising.
Blvd. Alberto Limón Padilla 600, Mesa de Otay, 22510 Tijuana, B.C., Mexico
ParkOutdoor ActivitiesGardensZoos
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."
Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina
Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina
4.2 (3885 ratings)4 (36 ratings)
Classic nautical-themed quarters in a casual waterside hotel with 3 outdoor pools & fine dining.
1380 Harbor Island Dr, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
HotelOutdoor ActivitiesIndoor lodgingMeeting planning serviceWedding venueJogging Paths & Tracks
Mentioned by La Jolla Mom
18 Best Hotel Pools in San Diego (2021) - Water Slides, Day Passes, More
"Location: Harbor Island (across the Street from the San Diego Airport)Water slide: NoAdults only pool: No. This pool is on the list for people who need a San Diego airport hotel but would like a pool, too. Guests may watch yachts meander through the harbor and enjoy water views from the pool at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina."
Saigon Trailhead
Saigon Trailhead
4.7 (11 ratings)4.5 (63 ratings)
Saigon Trail, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
Hiking areaOutdoor ActivitiesHiking Trails
Mentioned by Local Adventurer » Travel Adventures in Las Vegas + World Wide
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"This hike will take you through unique rock structures, and at the end, you can enjoy the sunset from the beach (a sometimes nude one). Don’t forget to check out the Mushroom House too while you’re there. More: Photo Guide to Hiking the Ho Chi Minh Trail"
Barona Creek Golf Club
Barona Creek Golf Club
4.4 (143 ratings)4.5 (23 ratings)
Golf course at Barona Resort where rolling hills provide terrain for all skills & ability levels.
1932 Wildcat Canyon Rd, Lakeside, CA 92040, USA
Golf clubOutdoor ActivitiesGolf Courses
La Jolla Shores Park
La Jolla Shores Park
4.7 (5516 ratings)4.5 (2606 ratings)
2-block space steps away from the sand & waves offers grassy area & playgrounds.
8300 Camino Del Oro, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
ParkOutdoor ActivitiesBeaches

Best Zoo in Ocean Beach

Lost Forest
Lost Forest
5 (1 ratings)
Treetops Way, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
Zoo
Mentioned by LaJolla.com
The San Diego Zoo
"The Lost Forest is a fun little area packed with extensive trails that wind through exhibits and aviaries. These trails are home to animals from the rainforests of Asia and Africa, and wind their way up into the canopy as well as along the forest floor, with arboreal animals displayed above and ground dwellers below. You’ll find monkeys, barbirusas, tigers, great apes, okapis, and several various species of exotic birds."
Mentioned by Ultimate Disney Planning Guide: MickeyVisit.com
Ultimate Guide to the San Diego Zoo and San Diego Safari Park
"Guests will feel like there are in the rain forest when they enter the Lost Forest. The Lost Forest is in the northeast corner of the Zoo. Some animals in this area include hippos, tigers, okapi, otters, birds and primates."
Living Coast Discovery Center
Living Coast Discovery Center
4.6 (706 ratings)4.5 (182 ratings)
Interactive center focuses on animals native to the San Diego Bay such as stingrays & sea turtles.
1000 Gunpowder Point Dr, Chula Vista, CA 91910, USA
ZooZoos & AquariumsAquariumBird watching areaEvent venueNature preserveWedding venueWildlife refuge
Mentioned by Go San Diego
6 Best San Diego Museums for Kids
"This not-for-profit aquarium and zoo connects kids with the animals and plants of the California coast. Located on the Sweetwater Marsh National Wildlife Refuge in Chula Vista, the Living Coast Discovery Center offers family-friendly activities and events such as shark, ray, turtle, and eagle feedings; guided trail hikes; Overnight Adventures; and VIP Animal Encounters. Seasonal exhibits promote wildlife conservation and educate young visitors about their impact on the environment."
Mentioned by Crazy Family Adventure
15 Fun and Exciting Things To Do In San Diego With Kids
"This nonprofit discovery center is there to provide environmental education related to coastal resource conservation. You park in a parking lot and bus takes you over to the center. Once there you can see the sharks, visit the sting ray touch tank, and see the bald eagles they have there."
Mentioned by Family Destinations Guide
24 Fun Things to Do in San Diego with Kids for 2021 (Family Friendly!)
"This is located in the Sweetwater Marsh Unit of the San Diego National Wildlife Refuge in Chula Vista and is a popular choice for school trips. The experience here is pretty unique. You get to feed bat rays and have meet-and-greets with reptiles."
Asian Passage
Asian Passage
4.6 (30 ratings)
San Diego, CA 92101, USA
Zoo
Mentioned by Ultimate Disney Planning Guide: MickeyVisit.com
Ultimate Guide to the San Diego Zoo and San Diego Safari Park
"The Asian Passage is south of Panda Canyon and is a simulation of a tropical Asian rain forest. This scenic passage includes grizzly bears, snow leopards, and sun bears. This spectacular area also features the Sun Bear Forest, which resembles a southeast Asian rain forest, and the Hawaiian Native Plant Garden."
Mentioned by LaJolla.com
The San Diego Zoo
"The Asian Passage area includes the Sun Bear Forest, Grizzly Bear exhibit, and more. It’s a fun area to explore, and isn’t quite as big as Africa Rocks."

Best Takeout Food Restaurants in Ocean Beach

Winchell's Donut House
Winchell's Donut House
4.4 (237 ratings)
Donut chain serving sandwiches, muffins & other baked goods, plus coffee, licuado & raspado.
1501 Rosecrans St, San Diego, CA 92106, USA
Donut shopCoffee shopDessert shopTakeout RestaurantRestaurantSandwich shop
Noodles and Company
Noodles and Company
4.3 (514 ratings)
Counter-serve chain offering international noodle & pasta dishes from mac 'n' cheese to pad Thai.
3650 Rosecrans St, San Diego, CA 92110, USA
RestaurantDown home cooking restaurantTakeout RestaurantPasta shopSalad shopSoup restaurant
Outback Steakhouse
Outback Steakhouse
4.1 (1538 ratings)
Boisterous Australian-themed chain serving steaks, seafood & other hearty steakhouse fare.
1640 Camino Del Rio N, San Diego, CA 92108, USA
Steak houseAmerican restaurantAustralian restaurantBarBar & grillGluten-free restaurantTakeout RestaurantRestaurant
Mentioned by Ultimate Disney Planning Guide: MickeyVisit.com
Ultimate Guide to the San Diego Zoo and San Diego Safari Park
"The Outback will make guests feel like they are in Australia. Guests can watch adorable koala bears, Tasmanian devils, and laughing kookaburra. Guests can also enjoy the Australian Wonders garden which includes eucalyptus trees, Queensland lacebark trees, and other “botanical wonders from Down Under”."
Mentioned by LaJolla.com
The San Diego Zoo
"The Outback represents some of Australia’s most well known creatures!. You’ll find the Tasmanian Devil, Kookaburra, koala, and camel here."

Best Museums in Ocean Beach

Wells Fargo Museum
Wells Fargo Museum
4.5 (96 ratings)4 (49 ratings)
2733 San Diego Ave, San Diego, CA 92110, USA
History museumMuseumsSpecialty Museums
Mentioned by Old Town Trolley Tours
Complete List of Free Museums and Attractions in San Diego
"The Wells Fargo Museum, located inside the Colorado House, features one of the company’s original 1867 Concord stagecoaches. The recreated and historically-furnished former hotel also houses actual historic telegraph machines and a variety of other memorabilia related to the banking and transportation company. Photo Courtesy of Historic Old Town Community Foundation"
Museum of Photographic Arts
Museum of Photographic Arts
4.5 (426 ratings)4 (108 ratings)
More than 7,000 photos from 850 artists are showcased in a replica of a grand, ornate 1915 building.
1649 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
Art museumMuseumsArt galleryMovie theater
Mentioned by San Diego 2 days itinerary
48 Hours in San Diego: Highlights Itinerary for 2 Days
"Even if you’re broke, the Timken Museum of Art is always free, and if you have a Bank of America card, the San Diego Museum of Art and the Museum of Photogenic Arts are free on certain days. If you love art, check out the Spanish village. These are historic buildings turned art galleries and stores which have a lot of their work for sale. Even just walking through this area is a fun experience."
Mentioned by Leisure Pass Group
Top Museums in San Diego to Visit During Your Trip
"See the world through the lens of a trained eye at the Museum of Photographic Arts (MOPA), home to over 9,000 images from the 19th century to today. The MOPA is dedicated to collecting, conserving, and exhibiting the entire spectrum of the photographic medium. The museum’s diverse exhibits explore cultural, historical, and social issues through photography."
Mentioned by HereIn
Art Guide
"An independent institution devoted to photography, film, and video. Founded in 1983, MOPA consistently addresses cultural, historical, and social issues through its visual learning programs."
Stuart Collection
Stuart Collection
4 (30 ratings)4.5 (20 ratings)
17 contemporary sculptures on the UCSD campus, from talking trees to teddy bears made of boulders.
9500 Gilman Dr, La Jolla, CA 92093, USA
Sculpture museumMuseumsSpecialty Museums

Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near Ocean Beach

5.0 (3 reviews)
New Beach House, Steps to Sand
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$304 /night
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Ocean Breeze 1 & 2 Home
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$1529 /night
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4.8 (13 reviews)
Cozy Ocean View Beach Cottage, steps to ocean, lots of character -1br-sleeps 5
Cottage · 2 Guests · 1 Bedroom
$309 /night*
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