Holiday Inn San Diego

YOUR SAN DIEGO BEACH GUIDE

The beach in San Diego is a way of life, and the center around most San Diego activities. With temperate weather all year round, visitors can surf, sail, bike, run, swim, or dive over a hundred miles of San Diego beach. From Pacific Beach to Ocean Beach, we welcome visitors to savor the fresh sea breeze and golden sand beaches of our beautiful city.

Nearby Beaches in San Diego Include:

Del Mar City Beach

The northern half of Del Mar City Beach is arguably the best beach in San Diego. It offers a fantasyland of dream houses, accessible swimming, intermediate surf, and easy beach access at every block. However, plan an early arrival to this northern San Diego beach – parking is very limited. South of 15th Street, bluffs line the beach. San Diego guests can use the beach, but most prefer the northern zone.

Torrey Pines State Beach

Torrey Pines sprawls 3 miles long, and offers bathrooms, showers, and lifeguards for a safe San Diego beach for the family. The high road leads to a coastal wilderness of pine forests and hiking trails on the bluff overlooking this beach in San Diego. While almost everything in Torrey Pines is protected, the San Diego beach is well covered by sand, offering a beautiful beach retreat for families, couples, or singles.

La Jolla Shores

On a warm summer’s day, La Jolla Beach in San Diego is a popular swimming area for families, who set-up elaborate camps on the grassy park area. At night, this San Diego beach is alive with beach fires and young adults mingling. The south part of La Jolla’s coast is shielded by La Jolla Bay, and is primarily used for scuba diving training. Small boats can be launched directly into the sea from Avenida De La Playa.

Pacific Beach, “PB”

Pacific Beach in San Diego offers an exciting boardwalk, funky beach bars, and is a favorite retreat for college students and young adults living the California Dream. The heavily popular boardwalk is a fascinating display of contemporary style and beach culture – from rollerblading to bike riding, you’ll find plenty of San Diego activities at your leisure.

Mission Beach

Mission Beach in San Diego presents all sorts of sports for the visitor – skating, skateboarding, surfing, and cycling. Just south of Pacific Beach, you’ll find middle-aged professionals out for a run and families picnicking on the grassy area on this San Diego beach. Featuring a roller coaster steps from the boardwalk, you can’t miss the many activities that line Mission Beach, including delicious Mexican food!

Mission Bay

Mission Bay Park sprawls 4,200 acres, creating a network of gorgeous waterways, inlets, and islets. Most of its 27 miles of shoreline are sandy beaches, with the remainder devoted to beautiful marinas and resorts. You’ll also discover plenty of grassy picnic areas with families barbecuing, flying kites, or playing a game of softball. A boardwalk also wraps around this scenic bay, creating a haven for runners, bikers, or rollerbladers. At this San Diego beach bay, there’s always something happening, from waterskiing, wakeboarding, sailing, and swimming.

Ocean Beach

Ocean Beach in San Diego offers a cozier beach community, nestled between the San Diego River and Point Loma Hills. It’s the kind of place where people greet one another on the pier or crossing paths on the boardwalk. Surfers relish the waves created by the jetties while swimmers and sunbathers enjoy the friendly atmosphere on this San Diego beach. For dog lovers, it’s pure heaven! Over a designated territory of beach, pets are encouraged to play, casting off their leashes and running amongst all their pals. You can’t miss it!

Point Loma

After a sun-filled day on San Diego beach, drive to the Sunset Cliffs of Point Loma to watch the sun melt into the horizon. If you want a little more adventure, come early and drive out to the old Cabrillo Lighthouse and hike to the tide pools. There is no “true” beach of Point Loma, but it’s one of the only places in San Diego where you can see waves crashing on the cliffs and rocky reefs full of marine life.

Coronado Municipal Beach

The Travel Channel confirmed what locals and visitors have known for years: Coronado is one of America’s finest beaches. This wide, clean, family-friendly beach in San Diego offers the postcard-perfect community that makes Coronado so special. Mansions line this San Diego beach, while yacht clubs front the bay. Coronado offers impeccable parks, a beach patrolled by lifeguards, and upscale dining, creating many San Diego activities for the perfect day.