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Cuvier Park

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

South Mission Beach, San Diego

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

Cowles Mountain Trailhead

Picturesque uphill hiking trail known for its panoramic views at the summit.

Ski Beach Park

Small island park offering a boat launch, playground, jogging path, picnic space & large grass area.

Kate Sessions Memorial Park

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

Little Italy Mercato Farmers' Market

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

Ellen Browning Scripps Park

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

Montgomery-Waller Community Park

Municipal gymnasium & activity center with ball fields, basketball courts & a playground.

Civita Park

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

Tecolote Canyon Natural Park and Nature Center

This park running along the coast & up to the mouth of Tecolote Canyon includes a visitors center.

Presidio Park

Expansive park offers a cultural museum & historical sites, plus trails, city views & picnic space.

Harbor Island Park

Tranquil public park overlooking the bay with a shoreline path for walkers & a route for bicyclists.

Tuna Harbor Park

Bayside park featuring shaded grassy areas, a promenade & a big statue of a sailor kissing a nurse.

Chollas Lake Park

Bonita Cove

Waterfront park providing lifeguard-supervised swimming, a playground, picnic space & BBQ grills.

Torrey Pines State Beach

This wide, sandy beach with a picnic area is popular spot for swimming, surfing & fishing.

Shoreline Park

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

Kellogg Park

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

Palisades South Park

Lake Murray Community Park