Top Rated Parks to Visit in North Pacific Beach

We've collected top 10 mentioned parks in North Pacific Beach from other articles such as Your North County, Busy Tourist, Old Town Trolley Tours.

Top Rated Parks to Visit in North Pacific Beach

Balboa Park
Balboa Park
4.8 (56270 ratings)4.5 (11675 ratings)
Sprawling outdoor destination is home to the city's renowned zoo, 17 museums, gardens & more.
San Diego, CA, USA
ParkFun & GamesHistory museumPlaygroundsGardens
Mentioned by Ciao Bambino!
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"In the heart of downtown San Diego, Balboa Park is 1,400 gorgeous acres of green space. (By comparison, New York City’s Central Park is 842 acres.) In 1915, Balboa Park was the setting for the Panama-California Exposition celebrating the opening of the Panama Canal and securing San Diego’s place as a port, which is why several of the city’s oldest and most ornate buildings can be found here. Many of those historic buildings now house robust museums such as the San Diego Museum of Man, San Diego Museum of Art and family-friendly San Diego Natural History Museum (theNAT)."
Mentioned by Busy Tourist
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"Packed with trails, gardens, museums, zoos, theaters, concert stages and recreational facilities, it’s one of the biggest tourist attractions in the entire state of California. Nature lovers can stroll through dozens of landscapes that include everything from lily ponds to zen gardens. History buffs can take tours through museums, memorials, art houses, science centers and cultural institutes."
Mentioned by planetware.com
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"This 1,400-acre site encompasses historical buildings, numerous museums, gardens, and green space. The park was created for the Panama California Exhibition of 1915-1916, and most of the buildings remain from that event. The predominant architecture is Spanish-style, with low-rise buildings that blend in with the natural surroundings."
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
Belmont Park
Belmont Park
4.5 (11290 ratings)4 (768 ratings)
Vintage games, gift shops, rides & an iconic wooden roller coaster right next to the beach.
3146 Mission Blvd, San Diego, CA 92109, USA
Amusement parkWater & Amusement ParksParkTheme Parks
Mentioned by sandiego.org
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"3146 Mission Boulevard San Diego, CA 92109 858-488-1549 Ride Hours: Monday: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM Tuesday-Thursday: 11:00am-8:00pm Ride Hours: Friday & Saturday: 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM Sunday: 11:00am-9:00pm Store hours vary 5 Stores plus multiple kiosks Major Attractions: Roller Coaster, Beach Blaster, Wave House and Specialty Shops"
Mentioned by La Jolla Mom
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"Perched steps from the sand of Mission Beach, Belmont Park is fun for Dole Whip, carnival games, rides and more. Play arcade games, ride the historic Giant Dipper roller coaster and dine at one of the ten places to eat. Head here also for a little bit of beachside shopping for swimwear and funky souvenirs."
Mentioned by Anaheim 7 days itinerary
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"For some old-fashioned oceanfront fun, wrap up your San Diego Day at Belmont Park. It is like an old fashioned fair and arcade, plus is located directly on Mission Beach. It’s the perfect spot to catch an amazing sunset."
Old Town San Diego State Historic Park
Old Town San Diego State Historic Park
4.6 (19180 ratings)4.5 (5262 ratings)
Open-air museum about local life in the 1800s, with adobe buildings & interpretive performances.
4002 Wallace St, San Diego, CA 92110, USA
State parkSights & LandmarksParkHistoric Walking Areas
Mentioned by Lonely Planet Top Choices
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"This park has an excellent history museum in the Robinson-Rose House at the southern end of the plaza. You’ll also find a diorama depicting the original pueblo at the park’s visitor center, where you can pick up a copy of the Old Town San Diego State Historic Park Tour Guide & Brief History ($3), or a presentation tour (free) at 11am and 2pm daily. Personal tours cost $10 and depart at 11:30am and 1pm."
Mentioned by Attractions of America
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"There are numerous historic buildings located in this area, dating back to the early 1800s. It was the first European settlement in California. One notable building is Whaley House which Travel Channel named as the most haunted house in America."
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
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"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
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"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 Busy Tourist
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"With a name like “Sunset Cliffs,” you might expect this place to be amazing. The good news is that you’d be right. Sunset Cliffs Natural Park is one of the most gorgeous locations in San Diego, so it’ll make an unforgettable memory for you during your vacation."
Heritage County Park
Heritage County Park
4.5 (109 ratings)
Charming county park featuring several restored Victorian homes & the city's first synagogue.
2454 Heritage Park Row, San Diego, CA 92110, USA
Park
Lake Jennings
Lake Jennings
4.4 (408 ratings)
Laid-back option for tent or RV camping with lake & mountain views, plus fishing & picnicking.
9535 Harritt Rd, Lakeside, CA 92040, USA
ParkFishing pierHiking areaPicnic groundRecreation center
Horton Plaza Park
Horton Plaza Park
3.9 (764 ratings)3.5 (356 ratings)
Park with a historic fountain & amphitheater, also an event venue for concerts, movies & festivals.
900 Fourth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
ParkShoppingShopping Malls
Mentioned by rentmissionbeach.com
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"Horton Plaza, not to be confused with its adjacent namesake Horton Plaza Park, is a five-level outdoor shopping mall located in downtown San Diego known for its bright colors, architectural tricks, and odd spatial rhythms. It stands on 6.5 city blocks adjacent to the city`s historic Gaslamp Quarter."
Memorial Skatepark
Memorial Skatepark
4.6 (88 ratings)
702 S 30th St, San Diego, CA 92113, USA
Skateboard parkPark
Glorietta Bay Park
Glorietta Bay Park
4.7 (379 ratings)4.5 (48 ratings)
Bayside playground with a boat ramp & picnic area, plus views of downtown San Diego.
1975 Strand Way, Coronado, CA 92118, USA
ParkNature & Parks

Best Diners in North Pacific Beach

Corvette Diner
Corvette Diner
4.4 (2878 ratings)
Kitschy spot where 1950s-styled waitresses sport beehives & sing while serving burgers & shakes.
2965 Historic Decatur Rd, San Diego, CA 92106, USA
DinerAmerican restaurantHamburger restaurantVideo arcade
Mentioned by y Travel Blog
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"It’s a diner that pays homage to every era time has gone by since diners were a thing. From a brightly colored 50s retro diner with a milk bar and vintage care behind the hostess, to the train room with a black and white film showing above each booth, to a modern red room dedicated to corvette car lovers. A radio DJ booth pumps out Frank Sinatra, New York, New York and other classic tunes like Wild Thing, which matches the 70s groove room we dined in."
Mentioned by 10Best
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"Corvette Diner is a San Diego institution now located in the Point Loma area of Liberty Station. It's a 50s diner the serves up shakes, burgers, fries and other comfort food by sassy wait staff dressed in poodle skirts. Kids love it not only for the retro decor, casual vibe and food, but there's a killer arcade called Gamer's Garage in the back with 50 games and opportunities to win prizes."
Mentioned by Trip101
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"A post shared by Corvette Diner (@corvettediner) on Dec 6, 2016 at 4:47pm PST. This 50s style diner is complete with waitresses in bouffant hairstyles and poodle skirts. If the cotton candy platter, root beer floats, handmade shakes, and malts are not enough of a draw for the children, the Corvette car in the middle of the diner should be!"
Maryjane's
Maryjane's
4 (281 ratings)
Buzzy, sleek diner in Hard Rock Hotel serves creative comfort eats & is open late-night on weekends.
207 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
American restaurantBarCoffee shopDinerRestaurant
Mentioned by TravelMamas.com
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"Sometimes mom and dad want a bloody Mary or mimosa with breakfast. While on vacation, indulge in a greasy, calorie-laden breakfast with a cocktail at MaryJane’s Diner in the Hard Rock Hotel San Diego. Even their omelets seem imbued with some sort of magic potion (cream, I suspect)."
Crest Cafe
Crest Cafe
4.3 (974 ratings)
A neon exterior sets the cheery vibe at this late-night diner turning out American comfort classics.
425 Robinson Ave, San Diego, CA 92103, USA
American restaurantCafeCatererDinerLunch restaurant

Best Arts and Culture Places in North Pacific Beach

Athenaeum Art Center
Athenaeum Art Center
4.8 (6 ratings)
1955 Julian Ave, San Diego, CA 92113, USA
Art center
Mentioned by HereIn
Art Guide
"The second location of the Athenaeum Music & Arts Library, the AAC offers four exhibition spaces, an event space, a fully equipped print studio, a kiln, and art studio. www.ljathenaeum.org/aac. 1955 Julian Ave, San Diego, CA 92113"
Mesa Art Gallery
Mesa Art Gallery
4.7 (15 ratings)
I-300 Building (Life Sciences), Mesa College Dr, San Diego, CA 92111, USA
Art galleryATM
Mentioned by HereIn
Art Guide
"An educational forum to present the work of professional artists in a range of media and dealing with diverse issues. sdmesa.edu/campus-life/galleries-and-attractions/mesa-college-art-gallery/. 7250 Mesa College Dr, San Diego, CA 92111"
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
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"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 La Jolla Mom
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"The Museum of Photographic Arts (MOPA) is one of a few private institutions dedicated to showcasing photography, film, and video. They also offer various workshops for photography enthusiasts (and I love stopping into the gift shop on my way out). Admission is free but based on a pay as you wish philosophy because one of their goals is to make their exhibitions accessible to all."
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."

Churches and Cathedrals in North Pacific Beach

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
First Baptist Church of Coronado
First Baptist Church of Coronado
5 (9 ratings)4.5 (2 ratings)
445 C Ave, Coronado, CA 92118, USA
Baptist churchSights & LandmarksChurches & Cathedrals
Immaculate Conception Church
Immaculate Conception Church
4.6 (180 ratings)4.5 (30 ratings)
2540 San Diego Ave, San Diego, CA 92110, USA
Catholic churchSights & LandmarksChurchPlace of worshipChurches & Cathedrals

Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near North Pacific Beach

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ITH Beach Bungalow Surf Hostel
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Tangiers Adventure
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