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70 miles of coastline and nearly a dozen beaches call you for a perfect beach-time for each and everyone. Your trip to San Diego is incomplete without hitting on the beaches. Every beach allows you different activities, like you can walk, ride a bike (on the boardwalk) and surf at the Mission Beach; imagine Marilyn Monroe acting for her film 'Some like it hot' at the Coronado Beach; enjoy a picnic or take a scuba class at La Jolla Shores; play with your pet on the sands of Ocean Beach; or explore hidden coves and cliffs at the Solana Beach. Read More

Belmont Park is a historic amusement park in San Diego, California. It is situated at the Surf Rider square, on the Ocean-front in the Mission Bay area of San Diego. It is the only Beachfront amusement park in San Diego, amid the sand of Mission Beach. This park offers free entry, and you have to pay as you play or ride. You can have unlimited fun, without paying recurrently via the Ride & Play pass (annual charge: $ 99 for adults, $ 89 for kids). The park features a 1925-Vintage Giant Dipper Roller Coaster, bumper cars, and various other classic attractions. There are several rides and activities for kids. Apart from rides, you can play golf in the mini-golf course or let the kids play in the sand while you rent out a beach chair and relax. Also, there are group discounts you can save when you visit with a group of twelve or more people.The park has several eateries for elite and casual dining, including the Cannonball and Beach house. You can also grab quick bites at Draft coffee, Belmonty's burgers, and much more. Read More

A few meters down the road from Mission Beach and the popular Ocean Beach at Bermuda Avenue is the local’s beach - Bermuda Beach nestled away beneath homes & apartments from the prying eyes of a visitor. To get here, you can drive to the end of Bermuda Avenue, west of sunset cliffs boulevard, and take the stairs down to the beach. Parking, although limited, is available on-street. You’ll find yourselves among the locals when visiting for the beautiful sunsets and may feel out of place but they’re quite welcoming. Proceed with caution as rip currents are frequent here as is high surf. Read More

Birch Aquarium is an aquarium at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California, San Diego, California. They have interactive tide pools and various popular exhibits such as the Hall of Fishes, Giant kelp forest, Seadragons & seahorses, and more. You can dine here at the Splash! Cafe by French Gourmet. It's an open-air cafe at the entrance of the Birch Aquarium. There is also a Birch Aquarium Gift Shop that offers a broad range of goods based on ocean-theme, including home decor, plush toys, games & puzzles, accessories, jewelry, decorative glass figurines, and a copious selection of scientific and children's books. Their admission prices are subject to change. General admission tickets are not valid for programs, special events, and concerts. You can also purchase an annual membership of this Aquarium to gain savings and support from it. The members get free admission, special discounts, and invites to member-only programs. The ticket sales counter closes at 4:30 P.M. Read More

The glorious Black Mountain Open Space Park occupies over 2300 acres in the northern area of San Diego. Enveloped by the Lusardi Creek in the north, Carmel Mountain Road in the south, Penasquitos Drive in the east, and Camino Del Sur in the west, the spectacular park draws in people from all over with its enchanting scenic beauty. The highlight of the Black Mountain Open Space Park is the 1554-foot tall mountain, offering a panoramic view of the surrounding areas. Numerous trails offer cyclists, hikers, and equestrians to explore the treasures that this park has in store. Read More

Officially a part of the Torrey Pines State Beach, Black’s Beach is the smaller desolated beach located beneath the bluffs of Torrey Pines in La Jolla. The Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve Park runs through this area where hikers can walk 2 miles south from the Torrey Pines State Beach to join here or drive here on the previously private roads. As you drive up here, you’re bound to pass several mansions that have various designs including the Mushroom house, connected to the beach via a funicular. Officially a part of the Torrey Pines State Beach, Black’s Beach is the smaller desolated beach located beneath the bluffs of Torrey Pines in La Jolla. The Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve Park runs through this area where hikers can walk 2 miles south from the Torrey Pines State Beach to join here or drive here on the previously private roads. As you drive up here, you’re bound to pass several mansions that have various designs including the Mushroom house, connected to the beach via a funicular. Popularly known as one of the largest Nude Beaches in the United States, it was one of the first nude beaches in existence in the country back in the 1970s. Non-traditionalists, Southern Californian nudists, and naturists who prefer to dress down or the beach prefer Black’s Beach over the traditional Torrey Pines State Beach down south. However, this applies only to the northern portion of Black’s Beach owned and managed by the California Department of Parks and Recreation as the southern portion, jointly owned by the city of San Diego and state park prohibits such practices. Surfing is also popular among the advanced surfers that visit here, especially during the big winter spells due to the powerful waves. Read More

Located within the Corral Canyon Area, Bobcat Meadow Campground is a tranquil hiking trail with camping facilities, gorgeous waterfalls and broad views of the desert afront. Nestled within canopied forests of oaks and chaparrals lining the canyon walls, Bobcat Meadow’s campsites connect several trails in the area. Known for its rustic dirt road and picturesque firepits, the grounds offer massive, 23-feet long RVs equipped with kitchenettes and upholstery, for large families and tourist groups to revel and explore rare Californian wildlife. Hiking is also popular among OHV enthusiasts, owing to the relatively easy and flat terrain with shady creeks every few miles. Read More

Bonita Golf Club is a serene countryside championship course with challenging greens and broad fairways to suit golfers of all aptitudes. Located in a scenic bayfront valley with a long driving range, this is a perfect spot for players and tourists alike. They host monthly tournaments and fundraisers at the banquet hall with a live music and buffet. This is San Diego’s only course with indoor practice and training facilities with LPGA certified professionals. The course has a pro shop across the last hole selling latest apparel and high-tech equipment. Guests can enjoy grilled delights and chilled beer at their casual restaurant and bar. Read More

Tucked away south of La Jolla, San Diego is one of those hidden beaches located on the western side of Ellen Browning Scripps park - Boomer beach. Located next to the more popular and bustling La Jolla Cove beach, Boomer beach has been a more remote beach due to its secluded nature. There are no stairs here and one would have to climb down the sandstone bluff from the Ellen Browning Scripps Park to gain access. Tucked away south of La Jolla, San Diego is one of those hidden beaches located on the western side of Ellen Browning Scripps park - Boomer beach. Located next to the more popular and bustling La Jolla Cove beach, Boomer beach has been a more remote beach due to its secluded nature. There are no stairs here and one would have to climb down the sandstone bluff from the Ellen Browning Scripps Park to gain access. Popular among body surfers thanks to the excellent waves, you may find many of them in the waters any day of the week. However, surfing, boogie boarding, and swimming is a big no cause of the way the waves break. Family’s have found this place a favorite due to the various amenities on offer, including a large lawn space for picnicking and spending time with the family, along with benches and tables placed throughout the area. Restrooms and showers are also available.The park is an excellent spot for wave watching which is a favorite among the crowd due to the large waves crashing into the shores. With the seclusion from the other areas around, parking could prove to be a hassle. It’s recommended to drive around on the coast boulevard to find a good parking spot. Read More

Located in California’s largest state park Anza-Borrego near Borrego Springs in San Diego, Borrego Palm Canyon is a trail promising the picturesque hiking experience towards oases, palm groves, and few waterfalls formed by the year-round creek. One of the very famous and well-operated loop trails amidst desert and water-filled canyons covered with large boulders, desert vegetation like huge ocotillo plants, and desert lavenders. Rich in alluvial soil, the tracks are further left to bloom beautiful flowers after ample rainfall. The travellers can spot bighorn sheep also on a quiet day during their travel. Named after the Spanish word for the bighorn sheep, i.e., Borrego, the canyon trail leads to many beautiful cascades in and around the palm groves and its oases. The palm trees and the red boulders stand as the memoirs of the place’s past encounters with flash floods and rainstorms. This flat and mostly accessible trail through the fanning canyons and downed palm trees contains two trailheads. The main trail is from the west side of the parking lot and the alternate route from the south-end as you go across rustic open-air bathrooms built by the conservation corps in the 1930s. Read More