Victor’s guidebook to San Diego Beaches & Major attractions.
Sightseeing
La Jolla Tide Pools
303 Coast BlvdBeautiful Tide pools for all.
Just west of the Visitor Center and down the cliff is the Tide Pools which is a must see.
238 locals recommend
Cabrillo National Monument
Just west of the Visitor Center and down the cliff is the Tide Pools which is a must see.
Great place to check out the San Diego Bay and explore Coronado.
102 locals recommend
Coronado Ferry Landing Park
1201 1st StGreat place to check out the San Diego Bay and explore Coronado.
Star of India
1492 N Harbor DrGreat maritime museum to see the oldest running schooner ship here.
Great place to see sea lions and harbor seals. Please do not approach the seals and let them bask in the sun.
75 locals recommend
Children's Pool La Jolla
834 Coast Blvd SGreat place to see sea lions and harbor seals. Please do not approach the seals and let them bask in the sun.
Picture perfect cove for sightseeing and snorkeling. This is a very popular tourist attraction. Lots of sea lions and harbor seals here also.
1327 locals recommend
La Jolla Cove
1100 Coast BlvdPicture perfect cove for sightseeing and snorkeling. This is a very popular tourist attraction. Lots of sea lions and harbor seals here also.
San Diego's amusement park on the beach. Go on the wooden rollercoaster called the Big Dipper.
689 locals recommend
Belmont Park
3146 Mission BlvdSan Diego's amusement park on the beach. Go on the wooden rollercoaster called the Big Dipper.
Great views of the bay
39 locals recommend
Hornblower Cruises & Events (Whale Watching & Harbor Tours)
970 N Harbor DrGreat views of the bay
360 degree views atop this vista point in La Jolla. Panoramic views throughout. You can see Mexico and the Coronado Islands from here.
270 locals recommend
Soledad Mountain
360 degree views atop this vista point in La Jolla. Panoramic views throughout. You can see Mexico and the Coronado Islands from here.
Quirky suspension bridge in Banker's Hill. Instagram-able!
65 locals recommend
Spruce Street Suspension Bridge
West Spruce StreetQuirky suspension bridge in Banker's Hill. Instagram-able!
Huge tourist attraction of San Diego's historic roots. It will take you back into the Wild West when Wells Fargo stage coaches would get robbed by bandits. Check out the Mexican bazaar here too.
1070 locals recommend
Old Town
Huge tourist attraction of San Diego's historic roots. It will take you back into the Wild West when Wells Fargo stage coaches would get robbed by bandits. Check out the Mexican bazaar here too.
Beautiful coastal terrain. Also, a very well known surf spot. Great place to watch a sunset.
268 locals recommend
Sunset Cliffs Natural Park
Ladera StreetBeautiful coastal terrain. Also, a very well known surf spot. Great place to watch a sunset.
Sunset Cliffs Cave
800-898 Sunset Cliffs BlvdNatural Cave in the terrain.
Scenic natural caves in the terrain. Rent a kayak and go on a tour.
1327 locals recommend
La Jolla Cove
1100 Coast BlvdScenic natural caves in the terrain. Rent a kayak and go on a tour.
Check out this cave in the natural terrain.
7 locals recommend
La Jolla Cave Store Snorkel & Paddleboard Rental
1160 Coast BlvdCheck out this cave in the natural terrain.
Must see if you're in Pacific Beach. Very cute cottages on top of the pier! How cool is that?!
96 locals recommend
Crystal Pier Hotel & Cottages
4500 Ocean BlvdMust see if you're in Pacific Beach. Very cute cottages on top of the pier! How cool is that?!
USS Midway Museum
910 N Harbor DrHistoric air craft carrier museum.
Wanna go for a hike or bike trail? Check this place out when you're in San Diego.
194 locals recommend
Mission Trails Regional Park
1 Father Junipero Serra TrailWanna go for a hike or bike trail? Check this place out when you're in San Diego.
Beautiful local lake. Nice place to walk and take in the natural scenery.
92 locals recommend
Lake Murray Rest Area
5650 Kiowa DrBeautiful local lake. Nice place to walk and take in the natural scenery.
This is the birth of San Diego's earliest settlers. This is the first mission in California established by the Franciscan Order (Catholic). Because of this, lots of area called "Mission" in San Diego. Like Mission Bay, Mission Beach, Mission Valley, etc.
61 locals recommend
Mission San Diego de Alcala
10818 San Diego Mission RoadThis is the birth of San Diego's earliest settlers. This is the first mission in California established by the Franciscan Order (Catholic). Because of this, lots of area called "Mission" in San Diego. Like Mission Bay, Mission Beach, Mission Valley, etc.
Balboa Park
San Diego Beaches
Great beach for sightseeing. Crystal pier with it's cottages is a must see. This area popular with the college crowds (20's, 30's). Lots of restaurants and bars here.
58 locals recommend
Pacific Beach Pier
Crystal PierGreat beach for sightseeing. Crystal pier with it's cottages is a must see. This area popular with the college crowds (20's, 30's). Lots of restaurants and bars here.
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Ocean Beach
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Berkeley on the beach. Lots of old hippies, bikers, bums and surfers. Newport street is the main drag. Lots of antique shops. You have to go to Hodad's burger joint if you've never been. Also, check out The BLACK store which is a famous smoke shop with apparel and lots of counter-culture "stuff" in here. The smell of pot is prevalent in the air here.
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Great beach for sightseeing. Crystal pier with it's cottages is a must see. This area popular with the college crowds (20's, 30's). Lots of restaurants and bars here.
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Berkeley on the beach.
Lots of old hippies, bikers, bums and surfers.
Newport street is the main drag. Lots of antique shops. You have to go to Hodad's burger joint if you've never been. Also, check out The BLACK store which is a famous smoke shop with apparel and lots of counter-culture "stuff" in here.
The smell of pot is prevalent in the air here.
776 locals recommend
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Berkeley on the beach. Lots of old hippies, bikers, bums and surfers. Newport street is the main drag. Lots of antique shops. You have to go to Hodad's burger joint if you've never been. Also, check out The BLACK store which is a famous smoke shop with apparel and lots of counter-culture "stuff" in here. The smell of pot is prevalent in the air here.
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Great beach for sightseeing. Crystal pier with it's cottages is a must see. This area popular with the college crowds (20's, 30's). Lots of restaurants and bars here.
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Berkeley on the beach.
Lots of old hippies, bikers, bums and surfers.
Newport street is the main drag. Lots of antique shops. You have to go to Hodad's burger joint if you've never been. Also, check out The BLACK store which is a famous smoke shop with apparel and lots of counter-culture "stuff" in here.
The smell of pot is prevalent in the air here.
Mission Beach
3000 Mission BoulevardGreat beach for families. There's an amusement park here.
Great place to learn how to surf. Lot's of parking however you become come early for a spot during the summer.
304 locals recommend
La Jolla Shores Hotel
8110 Camino Del OroGreat place to learn how to surf. Lot's of parking however you become come early for a spot during the summer.
Tourmaline Surf Park
The best place to learn how to surf.
Great beach with beautiful views of Point Loma and the Coronado islands. Hotel Del Coronando is the historic 150year old hotel that is believe to be haunted.
297 locals recommend
Coronado Beach
Great beach with beautiful views of Point Loma and the Coronado islands. Hotel Del Coronando is the historic 150year old hotel that is believe to be haunted.
San Diego's notorious NUDE beach. Besides that, this a very well known surf spot with a reef break like no other. The trail down to the beach is a long haul down. The south end is co-ed however the north end is more LGBT inclined. You can access this beach either from the Glider Port wooden stairs or the treacherous "goat trail" on the north end. You can also access it from the Torrey Pines State Beach parking lot in the north end but you'll need to go during low tide.
144 locals recommend
Black's Beach
San Diego's notorious NUDE beach. Besides that, this a very well known surf spot with a reef break like no other. The trail down to the beach is a long haul down. The south end is co-ed however the north end is more LGBT inclined. You can access this beach either from the Glider Port wooden stairs or the treacherous "goat trail" on the north end. You can also access it from the Torrey Pines State Beach parking lot in the north end but you'll need to go during low tide.
Great views here of the Pacific Ocean. Lot's of paid parking.
268 locals recommend
Torrey Pines State Beach
Great views here of the Pacific Ocean. Lot's of paid parking.
If you're missing your dog at home during your vacation, you can see other dogs at the North end of the beach is an Awesome dog beach.
144 locals recommend
Coronado Beach & Dog Park
Ocean BoulevardIf you're missing your dog at home during your vacation, you can see other dogs at the North end of the beach is an Awesome dog beach.
If you're missing your dog at home during your vacation, you can see other dogs at the North end of the beach is an Awesome dog beach.
174 locals recommend
Dog Beach
3902 29th StIf you're missing your dog at home during your vacation, you can see other dogs at the North end of the beach is an Awesome dog beach.
The largest aquatic park in the U.S. There's lots to do here like rent jet-ski's or sailboat or just enjoy the water.
109 locals recommend
Mission Bay
The largest aquatic park in the U.S. There's lots to do here like rent jet-ski's or sailboat or just enjoy the water.
Sunset Cliffs Cave
800-898 Sunset Cliffs BlvdSurf spot for the daring.
Great place to RV or to take a jog on the beach. Navy Seals train here.
47 locals recommend
Silver Strand State Beach
5000 CA-75Great place to RV or to take a jog on the beach. Navy Seals train here.
Fishing or Whale Watching
Fisherman's Landing
2838 Garrison StGo out fishing in the ocean. 1/2 day trips to 1 week trips.
H & M Landing
2803 Emerson StGo out fishing in the ocean. 1/2 day trips to 1 week trips.
1/2 day trips for Whale watching....and dolphins too! There's usually a Groupon for this.
25 locals recommend
San Diego Whale Watch
1617 Quivira Rd1/2 day trips for Whale watching....and dolphins too! There's usually a Groupon for this.
Great views of the Bay
39 locals recommend
Hornblower Cruises & Events (Whale Watching & Harbor Tours)
970 N Harbor DrGreat views of the Bay
Rent your paddleboard or snorkel gear here when you're in La Jolla.
7 locals recommend
La Jolla Cave Store Snorkel & Paddleboard Rental
1160 Coast BlvdRent your paddleboard or snorkel gear here when you're in La Jolla.