Location Guide

 

San Diego

Beaches

A barefoot woman in a white dress sits on coastal rocks, gazing at ocean waves on a misty beach day.

 

Wind & Sea - La Jolla

 

Pros: Large rocks and sandstone, beach hut structure, pockets of sandy areas in between rocks

Cons: High tide loses sandy area, best for older kids


Parking: Street parking


Young woman in white sundress standing barefoot on rocks at beach with ocean waves crashing behind her at sunset.

 

Solana Beach - North County

 

Couple smiling and embracing on a sandy beach at sunset with colorful clouds and ocean waves in the background.

 

Pros: beach bathrooms, playground for waiting before/after, sandstone cliffs


Parking: Small lot & street parking

 

Family of four holding hands walking toward ocean waves on a sunny beach with blue sky.

 

Del Mar - North County

 

Pros:  Clifftop views & sandy beaches, bathrooms on 15th st.,  stunning sea lavender (statice) flowers in spring


Parking: Paid lot, street meters, free street parking

 


Coronado Beach - Downtown

 

Newlywed couple celebrating on a beach at sunset, bride in white gown holding colorful bouquet, groom in white suit with sunglasses.

 

Pros: sandy dunes, beach bathrooms, Hotel Del in the background


Parking: paid parking lot & street parking

 

Golden cliffs overlook a sandy beach and turquoise ocean at sunset along the Southern California coastline.

 

Torrey Pines - Glider Port

 

Pros:  Stunning cliffs overlooking La Jolla, dramatic top-of-cliff views & sandy beach vibes, great adventure

Cons: moderate to difficult hike, cliffs are dangerous, beach below is a nude beach, best for adults!, Port a potty


Parking: free dirt parking lot

Scenic California beach with dramatic sandstone cliffs, wet reflective sand, ocean waves, and a clear blue sky with wispy clouds.

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