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La Jolla Cove
Popular with divers, this quaint beach houses permanent lifeguard stations, picnic tables & showers.
Old Town San Diego State Historic Park
Open-air museum about local life in the 1800s, with adobe buildings & interpretive performances.
Coronado Dog Beach
Scenic white-sand beach offering tidepools, fire rings, a dog run, surfing, sunbathing & more.
Botanical Building
Domed building from the 1915 Panama-California Exposition & a garden with more than 2,000 plants.
Joshua Tree National Park
Renowned desert park draws campers & hikers with its geologic wonders & signature Joshua trees.
Lifeguard La Jolla Cove
Cozy stretch of sand tucked between sandstone cliffs for swimmers, snorkelers & scuba divers.
Children's Pool La Jolla
Protected sandy cove home to many adult harbor seals & their pups, open for swimming in summer.
Mission Beach Boardwalk
Longtime beachfront boardwalk featuring shops, an old-school amusement park & ocean activities.
Crystal Cove State Park
Park has 3.2-mile beach with sandy coves & tide pools, plus 2,400 acres of land for hiking & biking.
Mission Beach Park
Large grassy space beside the beach boardwalk offers benches for picnics & recreational activities.
Sunset Cliffs Natural Park
Natural cliffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean offer views of the coast & the occasional cliff diver.
Waterfront Park
Public park featuring spray fountains, grassy areas & lots of play equipment for kids.
Mission Trails Regional Park
8,000-acre recreational park featuring 60 miles of trails, along with a lake for boating & camping.
Cabrillo National Monument
This historic lighthouse & national monument offers a storied history & views all the way to Mexico.
Mount Soledad Memorial Park
Massive cross monument honoring American veterans, with plaques telling their stories.
Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum
Balboa Park's Japanese gardens have koi ponds, bonsai trees, garden tours & more.
Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve
Acres of oceanside trails for exploring or exercising while spotting occasional dolphins or bobcats.
Mission Bay Park
Vast bayside spot popular for sand & surf sports, sunbathing, boats, picnics & dog-friendly beaches.
Balboa Park
Sprawling outdoor destination is home to the city's renowned zoo, museums, gardens & more.
La Jolla Shores Park
2-block space steps away from the sand & waves offers grassy area & playgrounds.