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4.7 (35 reviews)

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Amrin K.

Had an amazing time doing yoga with this gorgeous view. Highly recommend finding a class to attend.

John H.

A slice of green grass heaven overlooking the pacific coast. I found this spot while attending a yoga class. Bring a blanket to create your perfect spot as there are limited benches. Add a little stroll on the shore and you will find restrooms northward. A residential area with free street parking.

Bianca M.

Did Yoga on the beach here and it was so cute!! They have it every Saturday and Sunday at 10am and it looks right over the beach. Highly rec :)

Greta M.

My favorite place in San Diego! It's the perfect spot for a picnic, yoga, reading, or hanging out with friends. If you're riding your bike or going on a walk along the boardwalk this is the perfect end location. I love watching the surfers during sunset!

J E.

This is another nice, little park in a neighborhood along the Pacific Ocean that's easily accessible from the highway. Just outside downtown San Diego, on the way to LaJolla, it's worth a stop. Plenty of onstreet parking and beautiful scenery!

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Monica E.

Ocean Beach is one of my least favorite places in San Diego -- the energy is overwhelming. But the nearby Palisades Park turns out to be among my favorites. Stepping upon the park, you find an expansive, grassy bluff where you can sit and enjoy the ocean views and sounds. You can also take the paved path down to the ocean, or choose any number of meandering dirt/sand trails down to the water. The trails are lovely -- full of beautiful vegetation. Meandering around the park is the Coast Walk, which is popular among bikers, joggers and folks walking. Great place to bring your pup for a stroll. Because of the views and the excellent grassy area, it is common to see people out doing their yoga and stretches. It's also a haven for picnics.

Eat pizza, drink wine, and drive to the beach and take in the ocean. 25 yrs of friendship.
Jane A.

SUNSETS AND HEART-TO-HEARTS ... and stinky bundles of seaweed with 100s of flies on it. I love sitting at the beach and having deep conversations. Something about the atmosphere seems open and peaceful at the same time. Didn't need to be in a bikini, still too cold for that, but it's nice to be the the still, then laugh out loud, then be serious. The ocean brings me clarity and calmness. The people you enjoy the view with brings comfort. when you just want to scream your lungs out This may be the place.

My favorite place to read with a cuppa tea (:
Julie K.

My absolute favorite place in PB. I used to live down the street (spoiled) so I would have my ritual Saturday morning coffee & book here. Grassy cliffs with sweeping views of the Pacific in a secluded North PB neighborhood & plenty of street parking. Technically you can't have your dog on the boardwalk or beach during certain hrs, but this is a park so your pooch can enjoy! There isn't room for a huge party, but this is definitely a chill spot to relax/tan/read/do push-ups/picnic/whatever your heart desires. On weekends between 10-1130am there is a MASSIVE yoga class (led by the amazing Namasteve from Spirit Yoga!) so unless you want to join in, the small park will be a bit overcrowded!

Scott G.

Palisades Park overlooks Tourmaline surf park and pacific beach a little green area and walking area. Good place to watch the surfers and the sunset.

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Such a beautiful park. The grass area is always clean tons of space to just hangout. Beautiful view.

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“And if I'm not surfing, this is like my next favorite place to be, on a blanket on the grass watching surfers.”

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loved everything they offered at this park. the best part was there was no admission fee. so great…read moreexperience our overnight stay in san diego and able to walk around this beautiful park. such great architecture. we werent able to venture the whole park but gives us a reason to come back ! highly recommend. prepare to walk use some good comfortable foot wear. i wore sandals and it was tolerable. make sure to bring water. we didn't necessarily need too as we only stayed for at least an hour and a half but i didnt see drinking fountains or anywhere to refill so id consider. depending on the time, you do pay for parking. it also depends in where you park so pricing varies. i noticed that there was a lot of runners here to! might come by to do a fun run one of these days when im back in town overall fun experience. would definitely come back and explore more!

Balboa Park is so beautiful and serene. It is filled with gorgeous architecture, historic buildings…read moreand lovely gardens. It is the most picture perfect spot and I really enjoyed walking around here. My favorite spot was the reflecting pool in front of the Botanical Building. It is so picturesque and peaceful. I even spotted a cute little turtle right by the pond. Visiting Balboa Park was a wonderful way to spend the day exploring. It is definitely a spot where I could easily spend several hours . There's plenty to discover here!

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We enjoyed the park here! It had more people than usual when we play at parks but it was downtime…read moreand comic con weekend. Great play structures. Built with probably age 7+ in mind but my toddler was able to enjoy everything easily. The slides were metal but it didn't burn anyone going down. I was happy there was a good amount of shade! Bring your own food and snacks. Prices are ridiculous. The ice cream truck was $6 for an ice cream sandwich. Prices are not posted and I didn't have the heart to say nevermind and disappoint the kiddos. Great park!

This is more based on the dog park that's on the same lot as the Children's Park. This one uses…read moreturf, which i find has it's benefits on the days after a rainstorm since it doesn't get muddy. There are four big pine trees with separate retaining walls around three of them for owners to sit down. With it being so close to the bay, there's often a nice breeze that goes through the park. There's no divide between small dogs and big dogs, so it's best to just keep an eye on your dog, and many owners around here are usually respectful. The street parking immediately adjacent to the park is free, however, it has a limit of 30 minutes, and the parking meter workers are strict on it if they're around. I bring my dog here around lunch time because those who live/ work in the area tend to bring their dogs during their break time and my dog gets his socialization time. They close 8am-11am MWF for maintenance/ cleaning. Currently, both gates are broken so it's not as secure as it should be, and who knows when the city will actually fix it. There're a few agility structures and a water dispenser. The children's park itself looks pretty cool for kids with a lot of structures with slides and swings. There's also another separate area with fixed exercise equipment that looks well- maintained. The water feature in the park is a water feature, not a pool.

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The most amazing park my toddler and I have ever had the pleasure of visiting- thus far!!!…read more As we were driving to Old Town, we passed by a few playgrounds prompting my little monster's request for some play time. After we were doing doing some basic tourist-y things, I hopped on Yelp in search of a few parks located withing the vicinity. Maruta Gardner Playgound seemed to be the most entertaining and appropriate for my wild child. Parking was plentiful and the size of this particular playground was great. Not only was the look and design very unique, you really couldn't ask for a better view. Seating was plentiful and again, the design of things were so cool. Shade is easily found and the play structure is great for children + adults of all ages. Lastly, there are restrooms and water fountain located not too far. Shout out to Ms. Maruta Gardner!! My daughter and I thank you because this place wouldn't have been possible without you. Your dedications and love for your community was undeniable. Thank you for beautifying everything around you and rest in paradise. 5/5 Stars!! Definitely a must if you are in San Diego!!

This is a fantastic park! Truly has activities for all ages and lots of seating for parents. The…read moreswings and climbing structure are so fun! I also love that it's right across the street from mission beach. We love to walk along the beach then come and play or vice versa. Generally safe area and haven't seen many homeless loitering about. Pretty clean and minimal litter.

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