There are more than 18 beaches in San Diego, and the number actually dramatically increases if you include all of the smaller, private beaches in the area. From one portion of the beautiful California coast to the other, the scenic views change from sandy beaches to coastal bluffs, from parks to rocky reefs, and from rugged cliffs to lagoons. Whether you're a swimmer, sunbather, surfer, athlete, pet owner or sightseer, San Diego's beaches offer a spot that you'll fully enjoy.
The best beaches to visit depend on what your favorite beach activities are. Starting in the northernmost part of San Diego County, you'll find some of the best surfing off the California coast in San Onofre where you'll find 3 beaches: Old Man's, Trails and Lower Trestles. Lower Trestles offers the surfing community some of the most steady and consistent waves, ideal for performance surfing. For slower, softer waves visit the warmer waters off Old Man's beaches located just north of the nuclear plant. The surfing at Trails is less consistent and is not for the faint of heart. While campers will find Trails more accommodating with its tent and RV campsites, those staying at hotels near San Diego beaches are close enough to enjoy the beautiful coastline.
For the age old activities of swimming and sunbathing, Coronado offers the perfect beaches. Not far from hotels near downtown San Diego, the white sand of Coronado has Mica granules twinkling in its fine powdery grains. It was voted one of the best quality beaches by the Travel Channel several years in a row. Here is a bit of information about the five beaches complete Coronado:
- Coronado Central Beach has a backdrop of multi-million dollar homes.
- North Beach is canine friendly.
- Glorietta Bay is family friendly with its grassy park areas.
- Silver Strand State Beach is a great picnic area
- Ferry Land Marketplace offers an idyllic area for fishing and has fabulous views of downtown San Diego.
The best beaches to visit depend on what your favorite beach activities are. Starting in the northernmost part of San Diego County, you'll find some of the best surfing off the California coast in San Onofre where you'll find 3 beaches: Old Man's, Trails and Lower Trestles. Lower Trestles offers the surfing community some of the most steady and consistent waves, ideal for performance surfing. For slower, softer waves visit the warmer waters off Old Man's beaches located just north of the nuclear plant. The surfing at Trails is less consistent and is not for the faint of heart. While campers will find Trails more accommodating with its tent and RV campsites, those staying at hotels near San Diego beaches are close enough to enjoy the beautiful coastline.
For the age old activities of swimming and sunbathing, Coronado offers the perfect beaches. Not far from hotels near downtown San Diego, the white sand of Coronado has Mica granules twinkling in its fine powdery grains. It was voted one of the best quality beaches by the Travel Channel several years in a row. Here is a bit of information about the five beaches complete Coronado:
- Coronado Central Beach has a backdrop of multi-million dollar homes.
- North Beach is canine friendly.
- Glorietta Bay is family friendly with its grassy park areas.
- Silver Strand State Beach is a great picnic area
- Ferry Land Marketplace offers an idyllic area for fishing and has fabulous views of downtown San Diego.
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