Beach guide - San Diego

Explore beaches in San Diego

Black's Beach

San Diego - Nude beach

Black's Beach - at least the northern part of it - is one of the largest public nude beaches in the US. Surfers prefer the challenging swells on the southern end,...

Mostly hetero
Water sport & adventure

Moonlight State Beach

San Diego - Public beach

Moonlight State Beach, 26 miles (42 km) north of San Diego, is popular with families and locals for picnics and fun in the sun. Well monitored by lifeguards, it...

Mostly hetero
Playground
Water fun
Water sport & adventure

Children's Pool

San Diego - Public beach

A 330-foot (1000 m) crescent seawall built in 1932 created the Children's Pool, which isn't a pool at all but a protected swimming space intended for the kiddies....

Mostly hetero
Water fun

La Jolla Cove

San Diego - Public beach

Tucked between sandstone cliffs, La Jolla Cove is one of the most photographed beaches in Southern California because of its beauty. Despite its small size and...

Mostly hetero
Water sport & adventure
Water fun

Mission Bay Park

San Diego - Public beach

Mission Bay Park with over 4,600 acres (almost 19,000 ha) - half water, half land - is the world's largest aquatic park of its kind. Dog-friendly, it has 27 miles...

Mostly hetero
Park

Swami's Beach

San Diego - Public beach

Swami's is a public beach internationally popular with surfers for its surf break. It's also good for beach walking, picnicking and playing in tidal pools. Access...

Mostly hetero
Water sport & adventure

San Diego Gay Travel Guide

The west coast of the United States has no shortage of world-class cities packed with LGBTQ travelers, but sublime weather sets San Diego apart. It enjoys a semi-arid Mediterranean climate with...

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