This is my go to park to walk to in the area to enjoy ocean views with my pastries/coffee from the…read morevarious shops in the area. Whether it's foggy or sunny, the view is always nice. Multiple benches scattered around the park, facing the ocean. Lots of people walking their dogs, strolling, and biking around; pretty sure I happened to see a small wedding happening one weekend as well.

Calumet Park is a cozy cliffside park with ocean views, paved walkways, benches, and a green grassy…read morearea.

Palisades park will always have a special place in my heart. Living in pb the last couple of years,…read morethis park is wherever I've spent countless hours watching sunset, doing yoga, hanging out here and being the place where I always bring my dog. Thank you to everyone who keeps this place clean and always a welcoming spot to all visitors it's a very wonderful spot to live near!

This is one of the best spots in San Diego to practice open air-donation based yoga. I have been…read moregoing now and then when a friend from out of town invites me to tag along (otherwise I am too lazy to go there just for the yoga). However, once you go, it is just such a wonderful feeling, the breeze, the vibe, the people, the grassy area, the sound of the sea waves. Amazing view. Kind of difficult to find parking in the streets nearby but once you find one, it is just so pleasant to spend the time there doing yoga or doing nothing.

If you're just giving surfing a try, Tourmaline is one of the spots you should put on your short…read morelist. It's good for longboarding, beginners, or just old guys who suck like me. People are usually pretty chill about not knowing all the rules of surfing at this park and the waves are some of the easiest to get up on in SD. I've really never had an issue with someone yelling at me, and people are generally pretty friendly about giving pointers when needed. Parking is really tight so be prepared to find something on the street, but overall you want to be out here if you're just getting wet for one of the first times.

This place has the character of 1930s to present surf culture. Respect the locals, enjoy swimming…read moresurfing and the pursuit of happiness. Namaste ...

This is my go to spot whenever I am in SD area. I always have to stop why this La Jolla gem to get…read morea slice of this delightful beach. I have only been there at random times during the day, and it is always surprisingly busy, neighborhood joggers/bikers stopping by to enjoy the view at the top. Or couples stopping by to enjoy a romantic moment. There is a nice view up top where there is incredibly limited parking (maybe 3-4 spots depending on how everyone parks). But it's best to go down the stairs to the rocks. It definitely feels like you can have a little mermaid moment at the tip of the rocks as the waves crash. You can walk left towards a very small beach, or enjoy exploring, depending on the tides. Pros: - Beautiful view, get that little mermaid moment - Romantic - Picture perfect Cons: - Extremely limited parking - Surprisingly busy even during the weekdays - Tide pools really limited - Seems like an adventure getting to the beach Would I come again? Whenever I'm in SD area!

Perfect sunsets. It takes me - Rebel Chef - to be the first to review this neat stepping-stone-like…read moreland tongue that juts out from La Jolla. And I'm all 'the way' from out in New York. It reminded me of Oyster Bay and islands on the Hudson River, NY! It is sanded down at the shore, then rocky. Coves and cliffs hang and spray water below mansions. Rebel chef: 5

I absolutely adore Pacific Beach. It is absolutely stunning. I have been fortunate enough to get to…read moresee dolphins here in the winter. I am always amazed and in awe at the beauty of this beach. There is also incredible food along the pier and it is spacious which allows many people to walk, run, bike, skate, roller skate or do whatever you want! PB is a super active community and is a beautiful part of San Diego. It is one of my favorite beaches I have ever been to. If you are in San Diego, you should definitely check out Pacific Beach!

PB is one of my favorite beaches! It's always clean - no trash anywhere. There are really good…read morerestaurants nearby after a day in the sun. The sand is soft, sun is warm, and water is cold. What more could you ask for from a beach?

Always a great time when visiting Law Street Beach in PB. Came here as a family to enjoy the…read morebeautiful blue ocean, great waves, surfer watching, and great sand. This location is great also because it has the most active lifeguards of all of the beaches. They patrol and guard the waters well. I have also seen them interact professionally with beach goers. There is a surfer's side on the right and a swimmer's side on the left when you walk down the ramp. The checkered flag marks the middle walkway to each side. There is a beach shower at the base of the ramp for washing off the salty water after having fun in it. There are many eateries, restaurants, grocery stores, apparel stores, and dessert places nearby within walking distance. The area is super lively and there are great vibes.

We're visiting this weekend from LA and are staying in an Airbnb a few seconds from this beach. We…read moreloved our day here yesterday! It was an 80 degree day and a Saturday, so was packed, but it still wasn't an issue to find ourselves a spot. It was hard to find a group that wasn't a family, which we welcomed seeing because we brought our 2 y/o with us. This beach is much more family friendly than some of the other area beaches. There's a paved ramp next to the bathrooms to walk down to the beach on, which was a nice surprise because we had the stroller and first thought we'd have to walk down some super steep steps. At the bottom of the ramp, they have 2 working showers to get the sand off. There were plenty of surfers and wake boarders here, but the waves were minimal, so it was mostly just a bunch of swimmers. This was our toddler's first time at the beach as a walker and he quickly warmed up it it and just wanted to sit in the low waves and slap at the water lol.

FYI: NOT A DOG PARK. Beautiful park connected to a 2 mile paved bike path/walking path. Lovely spot…read morewith swings including a bucket swing for little ones (swings and slide closed off due to Covid) as well as a painted four square game. Many people allow their dogs off leash here which is unfair for those with young children or leashed dogs. This is never enforced that I've seen just something to be mindful of- please choose one of San Diego's lovely off leash dog parks instead. Or, enjoy this spot with your dog on a leash and enjoy the dog friendly trail too!

This is the unofficial dog park of Windansea Beach, East of La Jolla Blvd. We used this hillside…read morepark as our starting point for mountain bike riding. The bench seats overlook a beautiful quite neighborhood and the Sea. The dominant canopy trees provide an abundance of shade. Great place to rest, chat and enjoy.

Classic, lovely, wonderful beach in La Jolla. Parking in the residential area. Generally not crazy…read morecrowded. Clean and scenic!

WINDANSEA BEACH @ LA JOLLA…read more Parking is available for street in the neighborhood for free! Walking distance is about 5-10 minutes. This spot can get super crowded during the weekends. Windansea is such a beautiful beach, lots of people, huge waves that might go up to the tides, and lots of space for families! There are however a lot of birds and seagulls by and flying above heading south. Overall, I really enjoy this beach, and will definitely come again! It's a hidden place, and i really like how it isn't crowded!

Ok place to cruise by and play some sports. They got indoor bball albeit with a low ceiling. Also…read morean outdoor bball court. The peoples play pickleball here too. Gotta a huge grass-field for some backyard football.

Well I have been to many Recreational Centers and here at Pacific Beach Recreation Center it is…read morepretty nice !! There is inside Basketball Courts and Outside Basketball Courts plus lots of green grass areas . I also noticed there is tennis courts also . Lots of Activity's Going on here at Pacific Beach Recreation Center . Perfect for families and friends or just yourself . The parking is a bit of a pain but just got to mostly park on side streets . I enjoyed the Recreation Center and I can see myself coming back here more often . I do suggest you come here and enjoy it for yourself or with whoever you want .

On a little weekender, on the first day, I told my baby I wanted to walk out to the end of a pier…read moreand do some sunset, beach, drinks type stuff at some point over the weekend. We lucked up on Crystal Pier. My sweet baby's selection. More of a locals hangout. Parking is competitive and paid parking is a grip, but we had a beautiful time! The common theme among every person there was the pause to take it all in. Great vibe! Lots of restaurants. Great walking path up and down the beach. All kids of people. Dog walkers, surfers, people in the sand laying, playing volleyball, all kings of things. By the time the sun was ready to slip away, we were in the perfect spot at the end of the pier. We lucked out of the best weather imaginable. The lightest cool breeze, not overly humid and clear. What a special time!! Holding hands. Sweet kisses. I loved it. Romantic. Refreshing. Relaxing. All the things I love and a fantastic way to start our evening.

Crystal Pier in Pacific Beach, San Diego reopened last week, after some repairs. Limited street…read moreparking can be a challenge. The entry is a gated door to the right and although it is free, no charge to enter, there has been a security guard checking and questioning some visitors, just be aware. No dogs allowed, unless it's a service dog and the guard does harass you with questions and proof. This pier was built in the late 1920's, had multiple names and owners, but currently the west end of the pier is owned and operated by the city of San Diego. As you walk past the entry, there are cottages along each side. These are part of the Crystal Pier Hotel cottages available to rent. Advance reservations required for booking. Consisting of studios to 2 bedrooms, which have an outdoor patio overlooking the beach. So you sleep over the ocean waves. The property cottages are on are privately owned since the 1930's. The most popular activity seems to be fishing from the pier. All people of all ages can be seen with their fishing gear. If you want to fish, there's a gear shop on the pier where you can rent everything by the hour. I'm not interested in fishing, I'm too squeamish. The next most popular activity here is walking on the pier, beware this wooden pier does make sounds and it creeks. My pup wears booties to protect here feet from sprinters and all the birds debris. There are pigeons, seagulls and other sea birds. I've been to several piers, especially in the Los Angeles county area and by comparison to those piers, Crystal Pier offers limited activities, attractions, dining, amusement park, benches to sit, telescopes or city parking closeby. Despite its limited activities this place is still be fun filled. Go see the sights, ocean waves, breathe the salty air and get some sunshine. A worthwhile visit at...Crystal Pier. Recommend!