Best places: Public beaches in San Diego County, United States

Cozy stretch of sand tucked between sandstone cliffs for swimmers, snorkelers & scuba divers.

Picturesque park with a viewing deck, grassy area & playground, plus tables & a basketball court.

Oceanside park offering lawns for relaxing & picnicking along with beach access.

Large grassy space beside the beach boardwalk offers benches for picnics & recreational activities.

Longtime beachfront boardwalk featuring shops, an old-school amusement park & ocean activities.

👍👍 Good for hanging out and playing at the beach, would recommend sunglasses 😎

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

Sandy beach with a snack bar, playground, volleyball & tennis courts & recreation equipment rentals.

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

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

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

Vast island off Mission Bay with fire pits, dog parks, various water sports & 27 miles of beach.

👍👍 Very nice secluded minimally busy beach. Nude optional, rescue teams including a helicopter on hand. Very tall long hiking trails, and steep terrain. Jellyfish and other sea life, succulents, lizards and natural aesthetics.

👍👍 I know Stan would have been SO HAPPY about his favorite surf spot on Coronado being named in his memory! What an extraordinary human being he was! His infectious enthusiasm and zest for life will live on forever! Love you “Stan the Man!”

👍 If the parking lot is full (which it most likely will be as it’s small. Space for around 20 cars) then park on the S Coast HWY 101. Sunset from the bottom side of the parking lot is great and the lot has good facilities like restrooms, showers & picnic benches. This beach is easily accessible by s...

👍👍 the pictures i've posted and others do not do this overlook justice. this is a great location to spend some time alone or with others and watch the ocean crash back and forth. the benches are in the shade and you'll have a bit of an obstructed view due to the fencing. i know next time we visit we wi...

Green space adjacent to Coronado Beach with a large multi-use field & a playground.

👍👍 I had a wonderful time! The weather, ocean itself and the people around were just what life is all about! Thank you Almighty God for giving me the opportunity to get in contact with your creation- blessed be your name forever and ever 🙏🏾🥳🧘🏿

Straightforward hotel with an outdoor pool, a hot tub & a fire pit.