Mission Bay

Mission Bay Guide: Mariners Basin, Bonita Cove and Mission Point Park

San Diego’s Mission Bay is one of the city’s prime attractions.  There are all kinds of water-based activities and 27-miles of shoreline.  This is our guide to the Mariner’s Basin area in the southwest corner of Mission Bay in the Mission Beach area. Location: Bonita Cove, 1000 West Mission Bay Dr at Mariners Way Mariners…

Moonlight State Beach

San Diego Beaches: Moonlight State Beach in Encinitas

Moonlight State Beach is in the heart of the city of Encinitas.  This is one of the best family beaches in North County San Diego. Beach Type: Long sandy beach Access:  Directly from parking lot/street Parking:  Free parking lot, street parking/some paid parking Facilities: Full restrooms by lifeguard tower Good For: Laying out in the…

Boneyard Beach

San Diego Beaches: D Street and Boneyards Beach Encinitas

Encinitas is a classic Southern California beach town.  The area north from Swami’s Beach to D Street is a fairly isolated section referred to as Boneyards Beach.  This is a prime scenic surfing spot backed by cliffs. Beach Type: Beach backed by bluffs Access:  Walk down stairs at D Street in the north or Swami’s…

Swami’s Beach

San Diego Beaches: Swami’s Beach Encinitas

Encinitas is a classic Southern California beach town.  Swami’s Beach is a noted surfing spot right below the famed Self-Realization Fellowship. Beach Type: Isolated sandy beach backed by cliffs Access: Either from La Shores North parking lot or 15th Street in Del Mar Parking: Free street parking, paid parking at La Jolla Shores North and…

Self-Realization Fellowship

Meditation Gardens at the Self-Realization Fellowship Center

Encinitas is a beach town just north of San Diego.  One of the best places to visit is the free Meditation Gardens at the Self-Realization Fellowship.  Located on the cliffs above the beach, this is one of the most scenic areas in coastal San Diego County. WEBSITE: http://www.encinitastemple.org/ You cannot miss the Self-Realization Fellowship as…