One of my favorite beaches in San Diego is Windansea. I've been coming here since high school and…read moreit's always been one of my top beaches. It's not often I get to come since it is out of my way, but decided to go on July 3rd amidst the crowds. It was a beautiful day, and I found parking not too far away! The beach is spacious and is mixed with flat rocks to walk across. I went a bit further to get to the sand past Rosemont St. The beach is clean and the water is clear! Love Windansea and hopefully I get to come back more during the summer.

I visited Windansea Beach for a friend's go away party, and it completely lived up to its…read morereputation. I even conducted a survey at a Super Bowl party, and Windansea Beach came out on top as the most-loved beach among the locals. I truly enjoyed strolling along the coastline and taking in the beauty of Windansea Beach. While sitting on a bench, I had the pleasure of meeting a lovely couple, and we struck up a wonderful conversation. We all shared the same feeling -- this beach has something truly special about it. It's the kind of place that creates a connection, not just with nature, but also with the people who appreciate its unique charm. Unlike many traditional sandy beaches, Windansea's rocky shoreline gives it a unique character. Walking along the coast, watching waves crash against the rocks, and seeing surfers embrace the powerful ocean made the experience unforgettable. I've visited countless beaches around the world, and Windansea Beach easily ranks among my top 10 favorites. From the moment I arrived, I could feel a different kind of energy. I feel lucky that I can drive to this beautiful beach any day. Counting my blessings. I took off one star because the parking situation was not ideal. Finding a spot can be challenging. The traffic is also a problem. It is all worth it though.

I can attest -- this is a hidden gem. I've been to basically all parts of La Jolla and stumbled…read moreupon this beach. I know it existed and was able to get to it before, but the other entrance I went to was closed off. So, I finally found the opening and it was great -- not busy at all and very peaceful.

Very pretty and not busy. Does have a lifeguard at least in summer. However waves are rough in…read morethe afternoon especially and there is a pretty steep ledge / drop off making it deep fast -- and those waves crash into that ledge making it a hazard for swimmers and body surfers.

Always a great time when visiting Law Street Beach in PB. Came here as a family to enjoy the…read morebeautiful blue ocean, great waves, surfer watching, and great sand. This location is great also because it has the most active lifeguards of all of the beaches. They patrol and guard the waters well. I have also seen them interact professionally with beach goers. There is a surfer's side on the right and a swimmer's side on the left when you walk down the ramp. The checkered flag marks the middle walkway to each side. There is a beach shower at the base of the ramp for washing off the salty water after having fun in it. There are many eateries, restaurants, grocery stores, apparel stores, and dessert places nearby within walking distance. The area is super lively and there are great vibes.

We're visiting this weekend from LA and are staying in an Airbnb a few seconds from this beach. We…read moreloved our day here yesterday! It was an 80 degree day and a Saturday, so was packed, but it still wasn't an issue to find ourselves a spot. It was hard to find a group that wasn't a family, which we welcomed seeing because we brought our 2 y/o with us. This beach is much more family friendly than some of the other area beaches. There's a paved ramp next to the bathrooms to walk down to the beach on, which was a nice surprise because we had the stroller and first thought we'd have to walk down some super steep steps. At the bottom of the ramp, they have 2 working showers to get the sand off. There were plenty of surfers and wake boarders here, but the waves were minimal, so it was mostly just a bunch of swimmers. This was our toddler's first time at the beach as a walker and he quickly warmed up it it and just wanted to sit in the low waves and slap at the water lol.

Chill, spontaneous, and a place with good food…read more I love coming here to people watch, and when I do come here there's always something new happening. Sometimes the events here are huge and fun! Come on down!

I love watching the sunset from OB. It never fails to be absolutely gorgeous!…read more When the tide is out, you can go tide pooling to the left of the pier, and it is always so much fun to discover sea life in the crevasses of the rocks and in the little pools. (The pier is currently closed.) The beach itself is great as well, for sunbathing, swimming, or taking a walk. There are also plenty of places nearby to grab some food. On Wednesday evenings, come by for the OB Farmers Market! At times, the area can be a little rough, but in ten years of living here, I have never had an issue. Lots of free street parking and paid lots as well. Peace.

I can't lie this beach was ghetto af. Came here on a Friday evening to watch the sunset and turned…read morearound and got an Uber to go to mission beach instead. Too many sketchy people and activities going on.

HIPPY BEACH (5 stars)…read more - PARKING: can be limited and tough - LOCATION: close to eateries but enough space to have that beach world - PEOPLE: very friendly (even the homeless) I've been to all the beaches in SD... all the way south to Imperial Beach to all the way north to Oceanside Beaches. And this beach as I refer to as "HIPPY BEACH". And by far has THE friendliest beach goers because they are mostly OB locals (with a scatter of Arizona tourists). OB people are very beachy and earth loving kind of people. Be mindful of the area, lots of people and dogs in the area. Some dogs are running around the parking lot unleashed - don't hit them please! The beach has lot of poles where volleyball, beach tennis, and etc are happening. They have designated fire pits but those get quickly occupied, the beach is clean - most people are respectful and clean up after themselves. I also feel their life guards are way more relaxed than other life guards on the other beaches (minus that ONE lifeguard who singled-out a vulnerable lady with her gazillion dogs who's know in OB. Nobody stood up for her so I did. I chewed out the lifeguard about fairness, contacted city of San Diego, and the City Lifeguard Services. Since, I do see her around the beach unbothered!) Love how this place is so big yet so isolated. There is a human beach and on the other side there is the biggest dog beach in SoCal I have ever seen dedicated to just dogs, they are connected and only divided by lifeguard station #5. I miss the pier and cannot wait for the new pier to be built but feel the new pier's "style" kind might fade out OB's quiet beach neighborhood vibes and will attract way more tourist than it already has.

Really nice park near Pacific Beach and I spent 8+ hours here today with my caving mates!…read more We had a beach meet up here and then also practiced getting on rope ascending and down climbing here. We picked a spot that had a lovely tree to practice on and also our spot was very close to restrooms and parking lot and we were in the South West corner of the park! Lots of people coming thru here, some set up here for hours grilling, eating, hanging out. Many others in the water, some paddleboarding, some kayaking, some on boats and everyone looking like they were enjoying themselves. At the far end of this park is a marsh preserve and I will be back here to check out the birds. Parking lot was very easy, lots of spots. This is a great laid back park and totally had a wonderful day here! And at the end of the night, we were rewarded with a cool drone show at Sea World! I am definitely coming back over and over again!

Love coming here with the wifey for a nice walk alongside the bay, maybe even cozy up with the kidz…read morenear a kindling bon fire! This spot is located in San Diego's Mission Bay. It is a highly popular, family-friendly destination known for its calm, wave-free waters. The area is fully equipped with beach rinse-off showers, restrooms, barbecue grills, and a grassy park for the kids to enjoy. There's plenty of parking spaces. The park has beautiful views of the bay (you can even see the fireworks spectacular from SeaWorld). My only gripe is that the parking lot closes at 10 PM on the dot without notice. Back in the day, the park ranger would come around and notify everyone, but not this time around. We got locked inside along with 30 other vehicles! It was quite the trek to get out (had to do a little bit of off-roading, lol). Overall, it's a great place to hang out!

Bermuda Beach is awesome. It really is just a little sliver of sand at the foot of Bermuda Ave.,…read morevery near Sunset Cliffs. Ocean Beach News.com describes it very well as: ".... very secluded, but because of its small size can seem plenty crowded on great beach days. The stretch of sand accessible by parking on the street and walking down a flight of stairs, is a favorite for locals. The cliffs and rocks around make for a very Utopian beach feel." This is true. Actually, hanging out here makes for a feeling very close to Hawaiian beaches-rocky outcrops, clear blue water. On the other hand-which is why I deducted 1 YELP STAR--parking is at a premium here in the residential areas and there is usually lots of kelp & seaweed floating around. This is because the Pt. Loma kelp beds are right off the beach. Another thing to be careful of-when the tides are changing, the water can get rough. Last summer, I was thrown against the rocks by a big wave while I was swimming and the large gash on my foot was not a pleasant sight for lulling beach-goers. Since this is O.B., I have to be honest. Dogs run lose down here all the time. Mainly they are cute, friendly dogs but some guys did have a pit bull here last week causing some bad vibes. I also believe other rules regarding ingestion of substances and liquids not allowed on city beaches happens here on occasion. When I go down, I stick to the outskirts of the beach to stay away from some of the stuff that goes on. What is really a trip: the RATS that live in the rocks behind the beach. I think I was eating some hummus and pita bread last time, and laid a piece down to spray tanning oil on. By the time I reached back for the bread, the darn rat had scampered off with my lunch! It was a trip. Please only come down to Bermuda Beach if you are cool and mellow. This is a different type crowd than your standard dopey beach babes and bums. There are plenty of old-timers that hang here-like Dirk, who is there under an umbrella every day. He will give you advise about how and when and where to swim, because it can be treacherous out there.

Our family grew up in sunset cliffs in the 1940 to 1998 and loved the kick back life! Whenever…read morethere was a time to reminisce about a departed family member or close friend, we would gather at burmuda beach, and leave a personal card and flowers at the top of the stairs. I'm sure people wondered "who is this family?", it's the Norlander family, with only 2 sisters left! We still go there and talk to our departed love ones. It's a tradition, we call it MOMs Beach!l. To our family, it's a sacred place. Now we have children, grandchildren, and yes great grand-children! One time we had 30 family and friends at the beach. Maybe, I will see you there sometime! KAY

The beach was so clean and everyone friendly. I want to give a special shout out to a lifeguard…read morenamed Juan. My son got stung by a stingray, and he was the sweetest lifeguard and showed kindness and professionalism in helping my son remain calm (even though he was in a lot of pain!) He came by to check on him quite a few times and always delivered hot water for his foot (remedy for stingray treatment) overall I would definitely recommend this beach and wanted to thank Juan for his help!

Great beach, it's clean and mostly uncrowded. There is a Navy lodge close by and beach bungalows…read more It's been a little windy when we have gone but not too bad. The water is really cold but still fun. We had a great time.