Best places: Parks in San Diego, United States

Waterfront public park features fishing piers, bike paths, basketball courts & a concession stand.

Located on a former naval training center, this shopping hub also offers art galleries & museums.

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

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

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

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

👍👍 Been coming here for years. It’s a gigantic park with a lot of different stuff to do! I’d recommend coming after COVID-19 restrictions are over though, as there will be much more to do. There are a bunch of really nice themed gardens here, my favorites being the bonsai and the succulent. The marsupi...

Busy beach area offering a playground, picnic tables, swimming, rinse-off showers & a multiuse path.

👍👍 AMAZING Paradise here. San Diego has so many magical and amazing spots. This is a great perch above the cliffs looking down on the beach. People come to watch the sunset, bring a picnic, bring a yoga mat or do calisthenics, among other things. Lots of delicious food nearby to bring for your own pic...

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

Vast bayside spot popular for sand & surf sports, sunbathing, boats, picnics & dog-friendly beaches.

Vintage games, gift shops, rides & an iconic wooden roller coaster right next to the beach.

Colorful murals can be seen at this public park located beneath the San Diego-Coronado Bridge.

Beachfront park offering volleyball courts, picnic space, a multiuse path, boat launch & playground.

👍👍 Fantastic view running park, fresh air and good vibes

👍👍 Make the Visitors Center your first stop when visiting the multiple museums, walks, gardens, art galleries, and events in Balboa Park. Their free park map is quite helpful. In addition to a manned by volunteer info. desk, you can buy some small gifts and cards in their gift shop.

👍👍 If you didn’t rate 5 stars go to another skatepark and don’t come back, we don’t want you lol

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

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

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