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Cabrillo National Monument
This historic lighthouse & national monument offers a storied history & views all the way to Mexico.
La Jolla Shores Park
2-block space steps away from the sand & waves offers grassy area & playgrounds.
Mount Soledad Memorial Park
Massive cross monument honoring American veterans, with plaques telling their stories.
Sunset Cliffs Natural Park
Natural cliffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean offer views of the coast & the occasional cliff diver.
Mission Beach Boardwalk
Longtime beachfront boardwalk featuring shops, an old-school amusement park & ocean activities.
Old Town San Diego State Historic Park
Open-air museum about local life in the 1800s, with adobe buildings & interpretive performances.
Mission Beach Park
Large grassy space beside the beach boardwalk offers benches for picnics & recreational activities.
Silver Strand State Beach
Sandy space with ocean & bay shorelines offering fishing, swimming & picnicking, plus RV camping.
Joshua Tree National Park
Renowned desert park draws campers & hikers with its geologic wonders & signature Joshua trees.
la Jolla Shores Beach
This 1 mile long sand beach with permanent lifeguard stations offers gentle waves & scuba classes.
Waterfront Park
Public park featuring spray fountains, grassy areas & lots of play equipment for kids.
Children's Pool La Jolla
Protected sandy cove home to many adult harbor seals & their pups, open for swimming in summer.
La Jolla Cove
Popular with divers, this quaint beach houses permanent lifeguard stations, picnic tables & showers.
Cabrillo National Monument Visitor Center
Chicano Park
Colorful murals can be seen at this public park located beneath the San Diego-Coronado Bridge.
Lifeguard La Jolla Cove
Cozy stretch of sand tucked between sandstone cliffs for swimmers, snorkelers & scuba divers.
Mission Bay Park
Vast bayside spot popular for sand & surf sports, sunbathing, boats, picnics & dog-friendly beaches.
La Jolla Tide Pools
At low tide, this scenic, rocky beach features pools of water with sea life such as crabs & fish.
Balboa Park
Sprawling outdoor destination is home to the city's renowned zoo, museums, gardens & more.
Mission Trails Regional Park
8,000-acre recreational park featuring 60 miles of trails, along with a lake for boating & camping.