| Beaches |
Ocean Beach
Ocean Beach is one of the most eclectic and different San Diego neighborhoods and beaches. Ocean Beach is typically for surfers to the south - swimmers and surfers should be wary of Ocean Beach's notoriously strong rip tides - and for locals to the north. To the north you will also find Dog Beach; where owners can let their pups run leash-free all day. Visit Ocean Beach. |
Mission Beach
Mission Beach is one of San Diego's most popular beaches for tanning, volleyball, horseshoes, surfing, and socializing. Although there is a high number of rental properties along the ocean, there is a significant amount of year-round residents, making Mission Beach more of a locals' beach. South Mission beach is marked by the historic roller coaster and the Plunge - an indoor swimming pool. Visit Mission Beach. |
La Jolla Shores
The summer waves at the Shores are some of San Diego's gentlest, making this a popular beach for scuba diving; it is also the only beach boat launch in San Diego. The Shores are an ideal place to learn how to surf. Spend a day at the beach and then enjoying great shopping and dining in La Jolla Village. Visit La Jolla Shores. |
Coronado Beach
Coronado beach stretches wide and long, and is located on Ocean Boulevard, in front of the famous Hotel del Coronado. This white expanse of San Diego coastline first gained fame in 1959 due to its prominence in the classic Marilyn Monroe film, Some Like It Hot. Today, with plenty of room to spread out, Coronado is one of the most family-friendly beaches in San Diego. Visit Coronado Beach. |
Pacific Beach
Considered the nearest equivalent to Venice Beach, Pacific Beach is more spirited than other San Diego beaches. A narrow boardwalk skirts the beach and in the summer months is packed with rollerbladers, runners, and bike riders, not to mention the locals that make the sea wall their home away from home in the warm weather. Enjoy a day at the beach and then peruse through the many boutiques that line Garnet Avenue. Visit Pacific Beach. |
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| Parks |
Mission Bay Park
Mission Bay Park is everything the rowdier Pacific Beach and Mission Beach are not: family friendly, lots of grassy areas, laced with wide, winding paths, and peppered with picnic areas. Usually only long-time locals are found under an umbrella at the edge of the bay or enjoying the solitude from their patios but in the summer even the bayside sees a rise in visitors. Great for an afternoon barbecuing and kite flying.
Visit Mission Bay Park. |
Cuyamaca State Park
Go for a hike in Cuyamaca State Park, a large wilderness area with hiking trails, streams, and lakes. Located 60 minutes east of San Diego in the Cuyamaca Mountains. Visit Cuyamaca State Park. |
Anza Borrego State Park
Spend a day enjoying the outdoors at Anza Borrego State Park, a large desert area with hiking trails, palm canyons, and spring time streams. Located 1.5 hours northeast of San Diego in the Anza Borrego Desert. Visit Anza Borrego State Park |
Cabrillo National Monument/State Park
Perched atop the Point Loma peninsula overlooking San Diego harbor, Cabrillo is a historic monument and scenic park that offers panoramic views of beautiful San Diego and the Pacific Ocean. Located 15 minutes northwest of downtown San Diego. Visit Cabrillo National Monument |
Mission Trails Regional Park
A protected park with many hiking trails that stretch across and wind through several areas including east San Diego, La Mesa, and Santee. Located on the east side of San Diego just minuets from Circle RV Resort. Visit Mission Trails Regional Park. |
Wright’s Field Nature Preserve
A protected conservancy park for hiking, birding, horseback riding, and bicycling. Located 45 minutes east of San Diego in Alpine. Visit Wright's Field Nature Preserve. |
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| Lakes |
Lake Jennings
Fishing, boating, hiking, and camping all occur at Lake Jennings, a scenic lake/reservoir located 30 minutes east of San Diego in Lakeside. Visit Lake Jennings |
El Capitan
Located in the rural hills east of Lakeside, surrounded by spacious horse ranches and old trees. El Capitan is a premier bass and crappie fishery headlining the fish counts regularly. The words "North End" become very cliche when it comes to this lake as the majority of fish, whether it be bass, crappie, or catfish are reportedly caught at the North End of the lake. Visit El Capitan. |
Lake Murray
A tree lined lake with hiking, fishing, boating, picnicking, bicycling, and beautiful wildlife. Adjacent to Mission Trails Regional Park and Mission Trails golf course. Located 20 minutes east of San Diego near La Mesa. Visit Lake Murray |
Lake Cuyamaca
Nestled in the Cuyamaca mountains amidst rolling hills, trees, and meadows, Lake Cuyamaca is a perfect spot fish, boat, hike, or dine at the adjacent restaurant with a patio overlooking the lake attractions. Located 60 minutes east of San Diego in Cuyamaca mountains. Visit Lake Cuyamaca |