Best places: Parks in San Diego

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Balboa Park
Park
Sprawling outdoor destination is home to the city's renowned zoo, museums, gardens & more.
4.80 (71.4K reviews)
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Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve
Nature preserve
Acres of oceanside trails for exploring or exercising while spotting occasional dolphins or bobcats.
4.80 (14.2K reviews)
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Cabrillo National Monument
Park
This historic lighthouse & national monument offers a storied history & views all the way to Mexico.
4.80 (11.3K reviews)
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Lifeguard La Jolla Cove
Park
Cozy stretch of sand tucked between sandstone cliffs for swimmers, snorkelers & scuba divers.
4.80 (9.7K reviews)
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Mission Trails Regional Park
Park
8,000-acre recreational park featuring 60 miles of trails, along with a lake for boating & camping.
4.80 (7.6K reviews)
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Sunset Cliffs Natural Park
Park
Natural cliffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean offer views of the coast & the occasional cliff diver.
4.80 (7.1K reviews)
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Mount Soledad Memorial Park
Memorial park
Massive cross monument honoring American veterans, with plaques telling their stories.
4.80 (4.8K reviews)
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Kate Sessions Memorial Park
Park
Dog-friendly recreation area boasting sweeping hillside views, plus sports fields & a playground.
4.80 (2.3K reviews)
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Civita Park
City park
Popular city park with a splash pad, food trucks, several playgrounds & an amphitheater.
4.80 (2.1K reviews)
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Cuvier Park
Park
Sandy beachfront park featuring surfing & swimming, picnic tables, BBQs & panoramic ocean views.
4.80 (2K reviews)
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Torrey Pines State Beach
Park
This wide, sandy beach with a picnic area is popular spot for swimming, surfing & fishing.
4.80 (1.6K reviews)
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Ellen Browning Scripps Park
Park
Open green space along the coast offering panoramic ocean views, including seals & sunsets.
4.80 (1.2K reviews)
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Old Town San Diego State Park
State park
Open-air museum about local life in the 1800s, with adobe buildings & interpretive performances.
$$ $$
4.70 (28.3K reviews)
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Waterfront Park
Park
Public park featuring spray fountains, grassy areas & lots of play equipment for kids.
4.70 (8.8K reviews)
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La Jolla Shores Park
Park
2-block space steps away from the sand & waves offers grassy area & playgrounds.
4.70 (7.2K reviews)
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Mission Beach Park
Park
Large grassy space beside the beach boardwalk offers benches for picnics & recreational activities.
4.70 (6.7K reviews)
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Lake Murray
Tourist attraction
Small boat rentals, fishing & many picnic areas, plus a walking & biking path along the reservoir.
4.70 (3.1K reviews)
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Windansea Park
Park
Pacific Ocean beach with rocks & sand popular for surfing & sunset-gazing.
4.80 (654 reviews)
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Crown Point Park
Park
Spacious, grassy park known for boat launches also has bonfire rings, picnic tables & grills.
4.70 (2.8K reviews)
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Calumet Park
Park
Located above an ocean bluff, this green space lined with benches is used for events & relaxation.
4.80 (642 reviews)
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