Top rated Beaches in San Diego

Experience the best that San Diego has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city.

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Torrey Pines City Beach
Beach
👍👍 Beautiful beach near ucsd campus. You need to walk for around a mile to get to the beach. The walk is very steep so be prepared for that. The view in the evening is stunning. You will love it.
4.90 (71 reviews)
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La Jolla Cove
Beach
Popular with divers, this quaint beach houses permanent lifeguard stations, picnic tables & showers.
4.80 (3.7K reviews)
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La Jolla Tide Pools
Beach
At low tide, this scenic, rocky beach features pools of water with sea life such as crabs & fish.
4.80 (3.3K reviews)
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Dog Beach
Beach
1 of the country's 1st, this famed beach park allows dogs to run free off-leash & swim in the water.
4.80 (765 reviews)
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Windansea Beach
Beach
This beach has been popular with surfers for decades & features an iconic palm-covered surf shack.
4.80 (466 reviews)
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Pacific Beach
Beach
👍👍 Beautiful beach. We can just sit and enjoy the waves . So many restaurants and bars. Kids can play with the beach sand. I found some interesting seaweeds along side the beach⛱️🏖️. Perfect place for surfing . 🌊 Surfing lessons available. Bike🚲 rentals available. Nearby 🏘️ houses are beautiful...
4.80 (290 reviews)
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Sumner Canyon
Beach
👍👍 Don't go there! Seriously... We want to keep this little gem to ourselves. World class views, warm water..... Oooopps i forgot... Don't gooo there!
4.80 (30 reviews)
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Children's Pool La Jolla
Beach
Protected sandy cove home to many adult harbor seals & their pups, open for swimming in summer.
4.70 (7.5K reviews)
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La Jolla Shores Beach
Beach
This 1 mile long sand beach with permanent lifeguard stations offers gentle waves & scuba classes.
4.70 (4K reviews)
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South Mission Beach, San Diego
Beach
A wide sandy beach set near many shops, restaurants, bike paths & activities.
4.70 (2.4K reviews)
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Law Street Beach
Beach
This coastal area with cliffs & grassy parkland is popular for surfing, sun-bathing & jogging.
4.70 (945 reviews)
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Black's Beach
Beach
Famed, scenic & clothing-optional beach beneath the bluffs of Torrey Pines.
4.70 (754 reviews)
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Black's Beach
Beach
👍👍 ["Clean beach with a very laid back vibe. Clothing is optional and you'll find a great mix of people of all kinds; yet not to crowded.\nWhile no lifeguards are stationed at the beach, beach patrol does drive by regularly.\nPlease know that there is a hike down the cliff wall from the parking lot. Wh...
4.70 (696 reviews)
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Tourmaline Beach
Beach
👍👍 Came here on a Monday afternoon for a pleasant walk with my wife. Low tide allowed plenty of flat, shiny sand to walk on. There is a little memorial for past and present surfers. I like the welcoming Aloha message. If you are not here for swimming or surfing, you can turn left and walk towards the p...
4.70 (464 reviews)
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Mission Beach
Beach
👍👍 Love all the beaches in San Diego but this beach, and Coronado, have wide sand areas that allow for a lot of activity. Check them out when you're in town!
4.70 (168 reviews)
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Shell Beach
Beach
👍👍 ["We arrived with the hopes of finding a treasure trove of sea glass and left with zero glass but a lot of great memories. Considering Shell Beach is right by all the action, it was remarkably deserted when we got there. After about 30 minutes of alone time, four or five others joined us - obviously...
4.70 (132 reviews)
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Tourmaline Surf Park
Beach
👍👍 Beautiful surf spot in North Pacific Beach. Tourmaline is a surfing-only beach, no swimming allowed. The gentle, slow-rolling waves are good for novice surfers, longboarders and seasoned surfers alike. Not so good for short boards but whatever works for ya. Great sunset spot as well! Leave only foot...
4.60 (462 reviews)
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Marine Street Beach
Beach
👍👍 Great beach, wonderful sand and stunning views.
4.60 (59 reviews)
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Ocean Beach City Beach
Beach
👍 We followed the google maps guide and ended up at a short paved path with railing Aling the side of a steep cliff. Magnificent ocean waves! The tide was in, no sand in site, and the ocean waves threw seaweed and water on my man and baby! Beautiful view but not sand castle making territory. Our 5 yea...
4.60 (49 reviews)
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Ski Beach
Beach
😐 Nice area but really needs to be cleaned in the toilet areas. And around the trash can areas before 7am. Just my thoughts
4.50 (88 reviews)
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