San Diego Beaches CA Beach Vacations, Plan a California Beach Party!

Uptake San Diego CA Beaches Guide - There are very few words that bring to mind a great vacation getaway, better than the word "Beach." Whether you are looking for pet-friendly beaches, swimming beaches, surfing beaches, nude beaches or even a beach party, you are in the right place. Find the best kid-friendly San Diego beaches or find that perfect romantic beach for a moonlight stroll.

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Ocean Beach

HIGHLIGHTS: lifeguarded, picnic tables, restrooms, par... more

OVERVIEW: Ocean Beach (1950 Abbott Street) is located in the community of Ocean Beach, just south of the Mission Bay channel entrance. This is a wide beach approximately one mile long. A volleyball area can ... SanDiego.gov

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Mission Beach

AVERAGE RATING

5.0

124+ reviews

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5

124+ reviews

HIGHLIGHTS: lifeguarded, concessions-food available, a... more

hemp jewelry from vermont on the beach to locals and they loved it . sandiegotovermont

a nice dinner and cocktail at one of its many resaurants or just walk the boardwalk ... kcdaking

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San Diego Zoo

AVERAGE RATING

5.0

521+ reviews

Yahoo! Travel

5

441+ reviews

HIGHLIGHTS: concessions-food available, gift shop, gui... more

attraction while in san diego , make it the zoo . definitely worth your time and your money . Cindyn

we really enjoyed the jewels of the rainforest performance that occurs every night at 8:30 pm ... msaries82

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La Jolla

HIGHLIGHTS: lifeguarded, restrooms, parking, showers

kid-friendly swimming spot , and adventurous youngsters can explore the tide pools and mini-caves nearby . Zagat

was warm enough in december for some to swim without wetsuits . syrahgirl

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The Promenade at Pacific Beach

we either stay at the capri beach accomodations or the terrace hotel - both right by the Pacific Beach promenade.... A TripAdvisor Member

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Blacks Beach

I first heard about Black's Beach from The Naturist Society which is headquartered in Oshkosh. I used to go there a lot in the seventies... A TripAdvisor Member

During our recent vacation to La Jolla we went to Black's Beach 4 out of the 5 days we were there. We find this to be the most enjoyable beach experience of any beach we've ever gone to. We've been several times in past years, and it was probably ... AJ1957

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Border Field SP

HIGHLIGHTS: visitor center, picnic tables, restrooms, ... more

OVERVIEW: Border Field State Park contains much of the Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve, an important wildlife habitat. The salt... Beachcalifornia

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Coronado Municipal Beach

LOCATION: Coronado, California (2.9 miles from San Diego)

We had 17 family members in San Diego for a week in December. On the last day, 7 of us, including 3 kids ages 3-8, went across the bridge to Coronado. We parked (for FREE) and wandered up (down?) the beach till we were in front... NancyJL

Coronado Beach is a wonderful place to spend the day. Just over the Bay Bridge from downtown San Diego, the beach is home to the infamous Hotel Del Coronado - scene of the film Some Like it Hot, it has hosted... Wicks

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Pacific Beach

HIGHLIGHTS: lifeguarded, concessions-food available, r... more

OVERVIEW: Pacific Beach is a community within the City of San Diego. It has its own business association, pier, shopping mall, festivals and character and charm which make it a city unto itself, though techn... Beachcalifornia

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Mission Beach & Promenade

OVERVIEW: Leashed dogs are allowed on this beach and promenade walkway from 6pm to 9am.... Dogfriendly.com

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Nearby Things To Do

• Coronado Beaches (0.6 Miles)
• National City Beaches (1.1 Miles)
• Chula Vista Beaches (3.6 Miles)
• Lemon Grove Beaches (4.4 Miles)
• La Mesa Beaches (5.5 Miles)
• Bonita Beaches (5.6 Miles)
• Imperial Beach Beaches (6.3 Miles)
• Spring Valley Beaches (7.6 Miles)
• La Jolla Beaches (8.1 Miles)
• El Cajon Beaches (9.4 Miles)
• Santee Beaches (10.5 Miles)
• San Ysidro Beaches (11.8 Miles)
• Jamul Beaches (13.2 Miles)
• Lakeside Beaches (13.7 Miles)
• Del Mar Beaches (14.9 Miles)
• Poway Beaches (15.4 Miles)
• Solana Beach Beaches (17.0 Miles)
• Rancho Santa Fe Beaches (18.1 Miles)
• Cardiff by the Sea Beaches (18.9 Miles)
• Encinitas Beaches (20.4 Miles)
• Alpine Beaches (21.3 Miles)
• Ramona Beaches (24.5 Miles)
• Escondido Beaches (25.1 Miles)
• San Marcos Beaches (26.4 Miles)
• Carlsbad Beaches (29.4 Miles)
• Vista Beaches (30.7 Miles)
• Valley Center Beaches (32.3 Miles)
• Oceanside Beaches (32.5 Miles)
• Santa Ysabel Beaches (36.0 Miles)
• Campo Beaches (37.6 Miles)

In Sunny San Diego, California, enjoying the beach is a way of life!  The City’s on-line Travel Resource notes that Coronado Beach is the crown jewels of San Diego’s beachfront choices.  Coronado Beach is listed in the Top Ten Beaches, nation-wide, offering on-site restrooms and showers, fire pits, lifeguards in season, and spectacular sunsets each evening!  You’ll be able to catch a glimpse of Navy SEALS running along the scenic stretches of sand.  There’s even a Dog Beach on the north end of Oakland Boulevard, allowing dogs off-leash to romp with their owners!

Silver Strand State Beach is highly rated by San Diego beach-goers.  Water-skiing, shell-hunting, swimming, surfing, fishing, and volleyball are the San Diego Beach Activities available at Silver Strand.  This State Beach offers the only opportunity for camping; however, your camper must be fully self-contained for overnight lodging.  Life-guards, fire pits, restroom and shower facilities, and barbeque pits are available for public use.  Silver Strand has four huge parking lots, with convenient tunnel access, under the highway.

San Diego’s Mission Beach has year-around lifeguard staffing on duty all day.  Mission Beach offers shops, restaurants, a long boardwalk, and beach rental facilities, with a nearby amusement center.  Be sure to visit Belmont Park’s landmark Giant Dipper Roller Coaster,  San Diego’s most recognizable attraction.  Originally built in 1925, it’s recently restored and renovated.

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