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| Border
Field State Beach
- Located just minutes north of the Mexican border, this
beach is popular to hikers and horseback riders.
Swimming is not allowed at any time during the year and
definitely in the winter due to sewage contamination
from Tijuana, Mexico. The beach is open Thursday -
Sunday in the summer and it's closed in the winter. - South
Bay, San Diego |
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| Beacons
Beach - Tricky getting down the bluff, can be
difficult if you have small children or a lot of gear,
no alcohol policy, no lifeguards. - San Diego |
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| Cardiff State
Beach - A nice family beach, though it gets
crowded during summer months. - San Diego |
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| Grandview
Beach - The view is indeed "grand".
- San Diego |
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| Stonesteps
Beach - Killer stairs, perfect for the fitness
enthusiast, check tide charts first as the beach
disappears at high tide. - San Diego |
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| Moonlight
Beach - The beach of all beaches, everything you
look for in a good beach, no alcohol allowed. - San
Diego |
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| D Street
Beach - Quiet and secluded, steep stairs from the
top of the bluffs. - San Diego |
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| Swami's Beach
- Immortalized in the Beach Boys' Surfin' USA,
long steep stairs lead down to the beach. - San
Diego |
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| Imperial
Beach - The clean beaches are open all
year and are protected by the International Boundary
Wastewater Treatment Plant. Imperial Beach is known for
world-class waves and it's natural surroundings.
The Tijuana Estuary is a international favorite for
birdwatchers. - South Bay, San Diego |
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| Coronado
Beach - As you head even further north you'll
come across Coronado Beach, which is a very popular spot
for just sun bathing and relaxing. Though it may get a
little busy with locals and tourists. - Coronado,
San Diego |
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| Sunset
Cliffs - A popular spot with surfers, and
couples who just want to be alone. There is a
staircase that leads down to the shore, making it very
easy to access. One of the more secluded getaways. - Point
Loma, San Diego |
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| Mission
Beach - Mission Beach is popular with roller
bladers, swimmers, surfers, and volleyball players
consuming mostly the south end of the beach. On the
north end of the beach the waters are a little rougher,
so you'll sea less beachers however the north end of the
beach is home to the Belmont Park roller coaster. - Mission
Bay, San Diego |
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| Pacific
Beach - Located just to the north of Mission
Beach. Another popular spot for a variety of beachers.
There are designated surfing spots and fire rings
available. Rather than a boardwalk along the beach front
like Mission Beach there are sidewalks, but bike paths
and picnic tables are still plentiful. - San Diego |
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| Ocean
Beach - The mile long Ocean Beach is popular
spot for just about everyone (surfers, sunbathers,
swimmers etc.). The Municipal Pier is located on the
south end of the beach. - San Diego |
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| Children's
Pool - A great place to take the kids because
of the circular seawall which preserves the shallow
lagoon. - La Jolla, San Diego |
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| La Jolla
Cove - A palm tree lined park sits on top of
cliffs just above the ocean waters. At low tide Divers
and snorkelers enjoy exploring the Underwater Ecological
Reserve at La Jolla. - La Jolla, San Diego |
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| La Jolla
Shores - It's the people's choice among San
Diego beaches. |
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| Black's
Beach - One of the northern most beaches in the
San Diego area and it's said to be a beach for
experienced swimmers because of its rough waters. - La
Jolla, San Diego |
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| Del Mar
Beach - Most of the beach is very crowded on
nice days, so parking is sometimes a problem. Del Mar
Beach is very popular for sun bathers, volleyball
players and surfers. - La Jolla, San Diego |
San
Diego California offers some of the most spectacular beaches
in the world. From the densely populated for the social
butterfly, to the very secluded for a romantic getaway.
San Diego beaches will surly satisfy anyone's desire for fun
under the sun. Below we have listed some of the most
popular beaches in the San Diego area! Feel free to
browse around and find the beach that fits you getaway plans
while your in sunny San Diego!