Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve is one of San Diego’s great scenic attractions. This beachfront park has several miles of cliffside beaches and great hiking trails. The area includes state beaches, a state-run nature reserve, a famous golf course, a gliderport and even a famous nude beach. This is our overview of the Torrey Pines…
Little Italy has become one of the hippest parts of San Diego. In July 2018, the latest hot spot opened, the Little Italy Food Hall. For my birthday lunch I asked my family to take me their for a visit. The Little Italy Food Hall is basically an upscale food court. It was sponsored by…
The small town of Del Mar sits on 3 miles of Pacific Beach shoreline. There are 3 distinct beach areas in Del Mar. The most popular beach is Del Mar City Beach in the heart of town. Beach Type: Long sandy beach Access: Directly from parking lot/street Parking: Free street parking/some paid parking Facilities: Full…
Cabrillo National Monument is located at the tip of Point Loma where the Pacific Ocean meets San Diego Bay. It is best known as the point where the Spanish first landed in California in 1542. However, when visiting the monument, the Point Loma Tide Pools are a must-see. Beach Type: Rough, rocky area with tide…
Scripps Beach is a fairly uncrowded beach area right next to the incredibly popular beach at La Jolla Shores. This is mainly due to the fact that it is not as accessible. However, if the tide is low a visit to Scripps Beach Dike Rock area is a must do when you are at La…
Tourmaline Surf Park is a small, fairly secluded beach area at the edge of La Jolla and Pacific Beach. While this is mainly a surfing spot, it is considered suitable for beginners. Also it is a short walk down to the main Pacific Beach area where swimming is allowed. Location: Tourmaline St on border of La…
Pacific Beach is one of the most crowded areas of San Diego. This is an action-packed beach zone with a boardwalk and many bars and restaurants. However, a short way up the boardwalk from Crystal Pier the crowds thin out. The North Pacific Beach area around Law Street is one of our favorite beach spots…
Along with its northern neighbor, Pacific Beach, Mission Beach is the most happening oceanfront area in central San Diego. Minutes from downtown and the airport, this area can get very crowded. However, when we want an active beach day we will usually come to Mission Beach before Pacific Beach. Location: From Pacific Beach Drive to the…
Pacific Beach is one of San Diego’s prime ocean locations. Along with Mission Beach and Ocean Beach, Pacific Beach is closest to the urban center of the city. As such, it is a busy place. We actually divide Pacific Beach into 3 areas with the busiest being what we call Pacific Beach South. Location: From…
Cardiff-by-the-Sea is a small beach area in North San Diego County. It is not only one of our favorite spots to visit the ocean, but it is also home to some of the best casual dining spots in all of San Diego. This is our overview of Cardiff-by-the-Sea. History Cardiff-by-the-Sea was founded in 1911 by…