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ParkPhoto of Cuvier Park — Park

Cuvier Park

Sandy beachfront park featuring surfing & swimming, picnic tables, BBQs & panoramic ocean views.

San Diego, CA|5
BeachPhoto of la Jolla Shores Beach — Beach

la Jolla Shores Beach

This 1 mile long sand beach with permanent lifeguard stations offers gentle waves & scuba classes.

San Diego, CA|5
ParkPhoto of Embarcadero Marina Park South — Park

Embarcadero Marina Park South

Waterfront public park features fishing piers, bike paths, basketball courts & a concession stand.

San Diego, CA|5
ParkPhoto of Ellen Browning Scripps Park — Park

Ellen Browning Scripps Park

Open green space along the coast offering panoramic ocean views, including seals & sunsets.

San Diego, CA|5
State ParkPhoto of Anza-Borrego Desert State Park — State Parkvia Google Maps

Anza-Borrego Desert State Park

Huge desert park featuring hiking trails & fields of wildflowers, plus trees, shrubs & cacti.

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ParkPhoto of Kate Sessions Memorial Park — Park

Kate Sessions Memorial Park

Dog-friendly recreation area boasting sweeping hillside views, plus sports fields & a playground.

San Diego, CA|5
ParkPhoto of Naval Training Center Park — Parkvia Google Maps

Naval Training Center Park

Located on a former naval training center, this shopping hub also offers art galleries & museums.

San Diego, CA|5
ParkPhoto of Chula Vista Bayfront Park — Park

Chula Vista Bayfront Park

Chula Vista, CA|5
ParkPhoto of Centennial Park — Park

Centennial Park

Sweeping panoramas from an expansive lawn with benches, a rose garden & a small beach.

Coronado, CA|5
BeachPhoto of South Mission Beach, San Diego — Beach

South Mission Beach, San Diego

A wide sandy beach set near many shops, restaurants, bike paths & activities.

San Diego, CA|5
ParkPhoto of Powerhouse Park — Park

Powerhouse Park

Perched above a wide sandy beach, this green space has a children's playground & picnic areas.

Del Mar, CA|5
City ParkPhoto of Civita Park — City Park

Civita Park

Popular city park with a splash pad, food trucks, several playgrounds & an amphitheater.

San Diego, CA|5
Scenic SpotPhoto of Sunset Cliffs — Scenic Spot

Sunset Cliffs

San Diego, CA|5
ParkPhoto of Chula Vista Bayside Park — Park

Chula Vista Bayside Park

Public greenway with paved walking trails, a fishing pier & picnic tables, plus bay & city views.

Chula Vista, CA|5
ParkPhoto of Shoreline Park — Park

Shoreline Park

Mile-long scenic park offering a bayside promenade & fishing pier, plus picnic areas & public art.

San Diego, CA|5
ParkPhoto of Kellogg Park — Park

Kellogg Park

Besides a playground with swings & slides, this beachfront park offers grassy areas & sunset views.

San Diego, CA|5
BeachPhoto of La Jolla Tide Pools — Beach

La Jolla Tide Pools

At low tide, this scenic, rocky beach features pools of water with sea life such as crabs & fish.

San Diego, CA|5
State ParkPhoto of Silver Strand State Beach — State Park

Silver Strand State Beach

Sandy space with ocean & bay shorelines offering fishing, swimming & picnicking, plus RV camping.

Coronado, CA|5
ParkPhoto of Chicano Park — Park

Chicano Park

Colorful murals can be seen at this public park located beneath the San Diego-Coronado Bridge.

San Diego, CA|5
Farmers' MarketPhoto of Little Italy Mercato Farmers' Market — Farmers' Market

Little Italy Mercato Farmers' Market

Saturday market with 150+ vendors offering fresh produce, meat & eggs, plus crafts, plants & more.

San Diego, CA|5