Outdoors in San Diego

Mission Point Park

Beach-adjacent waterfront park offering lots of lawn space & some playground equipment.

Cowles Mountain

Sunset Cliffs Coastal Trail (Linear Park)

Hiking trail atop the Pacific Ocean bluffs offering sunset views & seasonal gray whale watching.

Calumet Park

Located above an ocean bluff, this green space lined with benches is used for events & relaxation.

Seal Rock

Palisades South Park

Windansea Park

Pacific Ocean beach with rocks & sand popular for surfing & sunset-gazing.

Point Loma Tide Pools

National monument rock pools exposed at low tide below sandstone cliffs teeming with rich sea life.

Tecolote Canyon Natural Park and Nature Center

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

Montgomery-Waller Community Park

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

Ocean Beach | Dog Beach

Ocean Beach Farmers Market

Year-round market open Wednesdays 4-8 PM featuring locally grown produce, art & live music.

Luscomb's Point

Black Mountain Open Space Park

2,352 acres of hills, ridges & canyons. Hike or bike to a central peak offering a 360-degree view.

Ventura Cove Park

Tiny waterfront park offering fire rings & picnic tables plus seasonal lifeguard-monitored swimming.

Alcázar Garden

Landscaped garden with a gazebo & Moorish tiles, inspired by the Alcazar Castle gardens in Spain.

Golden Hill Park

Family-friendly park with tennis courts, ball fields & a gym, plus picnic grounds & a playground.

Lake Murray Community Park

Chollas Lake Park

Hilltop Community Park and Recreation Center