We decided to check out this tiny little beach spot on Wednesday afternoon. Looked super family…read morefriendly with picnic tables, playground and skate park. We plopped down a blanket by the path under a palm tree, about 10 feet from the water. The weather was perfect. There was a steady flow of people on bikes, kayaks and paddle boards. We enjoyed it not being crowded at all. It was almost perfect. The only con was there were lots of prickly spiky seed pods and fire red ants in the sand. We moved the blanket but we wanted to be in the shade. We will come back when it's cooler and settle down closer to the water.

Absolutely stunning park!…read more *Parking: free parking lot. *Amenities: so many!! Two play structures, art installations, path for biking, walking, running, small beach, bathrooms, huge grassy field and picnic tables. The view of Coronado bridge and downtown San Diego was my favorite part.

Embarcadero Marina Park South is one of the best bayfront spots in San Diego. Wide grassy lawns,…read morepalm trees, and views of Coronado + the marina make it perfect for picnics or sunset walks. Plenty of space to throw a frisbee or let kids run around. Parking can be pricey during events, and it gets busy when there are concerts at The Rady Shell next door. But on a normal day, it's peaceful. Clean bathrooms, well maintained, and the breeze off the water is unbeatable. Bring a blanket and thank me later.

I love this little spot. It has the best views. It's a cute little fishing pier. One of my favorite…read morefishing pier in San Diego. I came here as I was waiting for my dog to get groomed down the street. It's so peaceful here and it's right next to Rady Shell so sometimes you can hear some of the concerts while you're just hanging out. San Diego is just truly the best city in the United States. there's ample parking in the little parking area. It's about $2.50 per hour. there's a bait shop where you can also buy food and drinks. Great place.

At the end of Kettner Blvd., just beyond Seaport Village is Embarcadero Marina Park North. A…read morewonderful park. I attended a car show there on a beautiful San Diego Sunday. I did not show my car this year, but my buddy entered his car, so I went with him early, our wives joined us later. We were at the back end of the park with great views of the Rady Shell and Coronado bridge. The views are great from anywhere in the park, really. The marina at the convention center with all the yachts, Navy ships, recreational boaters and people zipping about on personal watercraft. The location is perfect for a car show. Embarcadero Marina North is a great venue for anything, really. From a stroll in the park, to a picnic or wedding. A San Diego gem.

Rainy New Year's Eve Day here today. This is still a very beautiful park to be in while in San…read moreDiego. There is ample metered parking today (may be due to the parking rates increase). The views of the water and the beautiful green grassy areas are great. If you are a runner or walker, this is a great scenic route for that. I also saw the normal kite flyers out; pretty cool in the rain to see this. The Port Authority now has a parking app: https://parkingapp.com. The parking for 2 hours is $5.35 on the Passport Parking App with this method. I like that the Port Authority still has reasonable parking rates. Thanks!

Plumosa Park... it's not much at all, but there is truly nothing wrong with it. It is a common…read morearea for a neighborhood of Point Loma. It is no more and no less. I love that there is a small space for folks to enjoy with families and dogs. After all, this is the only common area nearby. On a given day, you see dogs running and people throwing balls or frisbees. Plumosa Park is not a major attraction. Don't do out of your way to find it. But, if you live in the area, take a walk around it. Go with your dog. The neighborhood is beautiful, and there are houses with well manicured lawns and incredible architecture surrounding the park. I occasionally see community events take place in Plumosa Park. Once, there was a family movie night. There was a large movie screen, and people were sharing popcorn and pizza. If there were more events like that, I would join. It seems like the type of place that should have some more community events during the summertime. During the pandemic, most of the predominant parks were closed in the beginning, but Plumosa was not. It was nice to have an open outdoor space. For now, it is a simple park.. a green space for neighbors to enjoy.

If you're going to allow your dog to be off-leash, you must be willing to be ticketed. We lived in…read morethe area for a number of years and occasionally allowed our 10-pound dog to play ball, off-leash. All it took was one instance where we were cited a violation and ticked. The animal control officer had major attitude and could see our dog's record was squeaky clean. LAME! Granted it's an on-leash patch of grass but when you're by yourself and there's no one else there, who are you hurting? Needless to say, we never went back.

I love Harbor Island Park! Harbor Island Park is the stretch of land along the bay, just across…read moreHarbor Drive from the airport. In my opinion, it has one of the most beautiful views of the San Diego skyline. On a clear day, it is just gorgeous both day and night. There are sidewalks on both sides. Parking can be tricky on busy weekends. There is free street parking and there are free lots, but it is much easier during the week or off-season. Normally, you see fishermen, joggers, and people walking their dogs. There are restaurants, hotel resorts, and conference and event venues. Some of San Diego's best known restaurants are on the edges of Harbor Island Park. You can find some lesser known cafes hidden nearby. There are also some boating clubs along the way. For several years, my husband and I would make a picnic at this park and watch the Fourth of July fireworks. It is one of the best venues, if not the best, to watch the fireworks. I often go for runs or walking with my dog there. Also, it is one of my favorite places to take out-of-town friends to simply check out the view and sit on a bench for conversation. Public bathroom facilities are limited, possibly non-existent, so plan accordingly. All in all, Harbor Island Park is a must for both locals and visitors.

Hard A-port Park…read morelocated inside the Port of San Diego that has some nice features and amazing views. The Good: * As mentioned above, the views are second to none and it's a great place to catch a sunset. *Shoreline path for running and walking *Leashed dogs ok *Restrooms *If you plan on visiting, you really should try and make reservations at Tom Ham's Lighthouse restaurant located right on the shore. The Meh: *Not the biggest park in the world but the views make up for it. The Ugly: *Not a whole lot of shade either, so probably not a place to be during a heatwave. Conclusion: Great place to come check out the Ha'bor and soak up some vitamin sea.

Our 1st Annual Family Summer Event at Fiesta Island in San Diego, CA was a success!!…read more We had the perfect weather the kids and doggies enjoyed swimming in the warm water. The adults enjoyed kayaking and paddle boarding. We could see large fish jumping! It was cool to see. We got to Fiesta Island at 7:30am on a Saturday. It was already getting busy. We were able to secure a large enough space for a family of 65 people. We stayed until 9:30pm and could see the SeaWorld fireworks and drones show from there. It was so awesome!! If you haven't been to Fiesta Island, I recommend stopping when in the area. Happy Yelping :)

This island is kind of dirty and trash kinda everywhere, but the location and water make it worth…read moreit. You can drive right up to the water on most the island which is so nice. There's scattered porta potties and fire pits, as well as some trash cans. But for the most part you are on your own. So bring everything you need. On part of the island it's a no wake zone so there's lots of calm sections. On the other there's boats and jet skis allowed, so it's choppier. Pick your side for what you want! Overall it's not the nicest part of the bay, it's more dirt and oil grime then sand. BUT the drive up and personal space is hard to beat.

Balboa Park truly is a Crown Jewel of San Diego. There are so many spectacular gardens, museums,…read moreand attractions in this wonderful public space. One of my absolute favorite gardens in the Park is the Inez Grant Parker Memorial Rose Garden. Currently, it is in brilliant full bloom with 1,700 rose varieties, including floribunda, climber & hybrid tea, all showing off their most beautiful selves and the fragrance is just divine. This garden is cared for by a team of dedicated volunteers and it is a testament to their expertise and skill that this garden looks as spectacular as it does. When visiting, please do not cut or shake the rose bushes. Please enjoy the beautiful flowers in the garden, and take as many photos as you wish. This is a San Diego treasure for all of us, so please treat it with respect & care. I usually park in one of the free museum parking lots and then walk over. Plenty of parking, but arrive early for the best selection and to avoid crowds. There are also a handful of paid parking spots on the street in front of the garden. Mahalo & enjoy!

Now is the time to come for the full bloom after the heat that we had in San Diego. The roses are…read morepopping and so many of them are fragrant. My favorite are sugar moon, and white licorice and Julia Child. But there are so many more so come and figure out which ones are your favorite roses before the bloom dies down. Apparently, the city council has heard the protest of the people in San Diego. Residents Have free parking now. Boy is that a fiasco and a disaster. It has really impacted the park in such a negative way and really hurt all the establishments here. That was a big F minus city council.

A hidden gem in Coronado. We came here with a friend and their 4 and 2 year old daughters and…read moreproceeded to have a blast. We spent the better part of 40 minutes playing games and hiding behind different magnolia trees. The grass is lush, the weather is always great, shade is aplenty, and the vibes are great. This is also probably one of my favorite picnic parks in San Diego.

A great park on Coronado Island!!…read more This park is one big circle, yes a traffic circle around this park in a very nice neighborhood. The military presence here is huge, and this park also has military references such as flags and plaques. They have benches around the outer edges of the park, they really keep up the green grass, and it's only a block from the beach. A great find in this area!!!