Three of the July 4, 2026 Big Boom Bay Fireworks can be seen from this spot…read more People were fishing, on picnic blankets, at food filled tables and lawn chairs for the spectacle. Be prepared for limited parking and traffic on nights like these.

It is hard to differentiate the East side of the park from the West side of the park, but I think I…read moredid it. I believe that the demarkation line is the parking lot in the middle, but I feel that it should be one park anyway. You will find this park near the airport. It has a decent sized metered lot and is a thin park that runs along the West Basin and is butted up against the west side of the park. It is rumored to be the site of the 1769 meeting of the Gaspar DePortola and Father Junípero Serra expeditions. It is very scenic and popular among joggers/walkers. This is the side of the park that you will find a restroom facility and the Cancer Survivor's Plaza. This is one of the better Cancer Survivor Plazas in the nation.. This area of the park also has picnic tables, and some green space suitable for a picnic, playing catch or other small field activities. There are a few trees that offer shade and you will also find a few benches that look out to the water here. The park seems relatively well maintained and clean. On a side note, there is an antennae by the restroom facility that is masterfully disguised asa tree. It is really nice and worth a look. This is a lovely park that has historical significance, in addition to providing some picturesque and scenic views. I wish parking was free here, but understand that may not be possible due its proximity to the airport. Because it sits in the shadow of the airport, the peacefulness of the park is also periodically disturbed by roaring planes taking off and landing. Most people that visit this park are either runners and bike riders. This is not a destination park, even though it appears that some people make a special trip here to visit the Cancer Survivor's Plaza.

La Jolla Heights Open Space encompasses a set of hiking trails in La Jolla Natural Park which is…read morejust east of the village. It's completely exposed so come with a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen. The views to the west and north were spectacular as you ascend the slope. Not only do you get an up high perch overlooking La Jolla, but the ocean, cove, and bluffs in the backdrop make the vista even prettier. The trailhead was at an odd location in the middle of a looping neighborhood street, Al Bahr Drive. A sign with the words 'La Jolla Heights Open Space' at the top lets you know that you were at the beginning/bottom of the trail. You do need to park curbside at least a block or two away because Al Bahr Drive can't accommodate any parking. To begin the trek, you walk under some trees which was the only shaded area and then you emerge to begin climbing up the hill. The distance to reach the top was maybe one mile so it's not long at all. There were numerous side trails, and the main path became rocky at some points. Signage was non-existent, but as long as you kept heading eastward and upward, then you will be fine. Near the summit was a paved service road that led to La Jolla Reservoir which was fenced off. Definitely bring a camera and/or binoculars if you want to capture some moments. Other than the neighboring houses to the park, the Open Space was rather secluded.

La Jolla Natural Park is over 40 acres of chaparral that contains a lovely hiking trail on the…read morewestern side of Mount Soledad. The view of La Jolla Village and La Jolla Cove is awesome from here.

Small park, beautiful scenery. It looks more like a stop while hiking or biking, to smell the…read moreocean, and recharge the internal battery with a yummy picnic. They are 3 or 4 picnic tables, but they should have more as I can see there is a long space that appears semi-empty. No wonder this park is translated into Spanish more or less as The beautiful jewel..,because it is just wonderful. My recent discovery and can't wait to go back. I can't believe I had never been before when all you get there is good vibes and tranquil time! (Plus the views to the sea and the interesting shape of the park is also something different, plus the stairs!).

I am sunset lover, I always find it attractive. We were passing by and saw this park so we stopped…read moreand stayed there for sunset instead windansea beach. This is very near to windansea beach La Jolla. This place is vey quiet and you may find less crowded. The view is amazing. There is couple of benches to seat and see the sunset. By the time of sunset you may find a little crowed,might be the near residence. I felt I am just listing to waves and the birds. I love that king of places to just hear natures voices. The sunset looked amazing from here.

One of my favorite beaches lately. I like the view point, small, clean, great views and the stairs…read moredown are easy and are well maintained. The beach is gorgeous and never too crowded. Great place to do tour daily 10,000 steps if you live nearby!

Currently blocked off for maintenance. This was the best spot to go to the beach since moonlight…read morewas always crowded

This is a great place to watch the sun set right into the ocean. Like many others, I enjoy parking…read moreright in front of this beach to take in the awesome elevated view of the ocean at any time of the day The parking right in front of the beach is free but usually a challenge to find an empty space to park. There are a couple of State run parking lots and even an annual membership that allows you to park at all of state beaches for the price of annual fee. The beach itself is never really that crowded. When the tide is high, the beach can become pretty inaccessible. Sometimes the sand has a lot of rocks varying in size that make it uncomfortable to walk on near the water or in the shallow areas. Even when the tide is normal, the sandy part of the beach isn't that large, so there usually isn't a long walk to the beach from wherever you parked.

FYI: NOT A DOG PARK. Beautiful park connected to a 2 mile paved bike path/walking path. Lovely spot…read morewith swings including a bucket swing for little ones (swings and slide closed off due to Covid) as well as a painted four square game. Many people allow their dogs off leash here which is unfair for those with young children or leashed dogs. This is never enforced that I've seen just something to be mindful of- please choose one of San Diego's lovely off leash dog parks instead. Or, enjoy this spot with your dog on a leash and enjoy the dog friendly trail too!

This is the unofficial dog park of Windansea Beach, East of La Jolla Blvd. We used this hillside…read morepark as our starting point for mountain bike riding. The bench seats overlook a beautiful quite neighborhood and the Sea. The dominant canopy trees provide an abundance of shade. Great place to rest, chat and enjoy.

The Rose Canyon Trail is in the University City area and encompasses an almost nine mile round trip…read morefrom just west of I-805 down to where I-5 and SR-52 merge. It's a pretty flat trek with a couple of small hills. You're basically hiking near a creek bed in an urban canyon. The main path was quite wide, almost like a service road. Consequently, you will find many bikers, joggers, and dog walkers here. I entered the open space off the north end of Regents Road. This led to a much shorter hike that was about four miles to the end and back. The trail ran southwest and then parallel to I-5 southward before ending at the underpass where SR-52 began heading east. During winter, rainfall can cause a few low lying spots to form puddles. This can partially block off the path, but nothing which makes the trail impassable. If you live in the vicinity and want to stroll around while enjoying nature, this park and its trail are suitable options. The hike is not strenuous at all, and there are options to make the length shorter if desired.

Pretty nice trail. Trail is easy, but could be rocky at times, never dangerous. Not too much to…read moresee, but I find myself coming back here often whenever I need a break from things or just some easy exercise. I think this trail is best suited for locals who just want a quick get away, sort of like a thinking trail to relax and think or not think.

This is the Crest Canyon Open Space Park…read more Plenty of curbside parking on a Saturday afternoon. A small canyon in a residential neighborhood. Easy hike down to the beach. There is a small elevation gain on the way back. A good view of the San Dieguito Ecology Reserve.

The Crest Canyon Trail Loop showed up on a hiking app as an easy, short hike that was close to my…read moreworkplace. The circuit was a little over a mile in distance which could be completed in less than half an hour. The trailhead where I began was off Durango Dr in Del Mar. Plenty of curbside parking was available on that neighborhood street. The start involved descending a couple of series of wooden steps to reach the bottom of a canyon. From there, the path went north which was really sandy in a couple of spots. It then began to veer in a northeast direction and became narrow with a lot of brush overgrowth. I had trekking poles with me to be able to push the plants and weeds aside while I was walking. The trail eventually led you eastbound. Some climbing was necessary before reaching a plateau that merged with Recuerdo Dr. This was a north-south road in a subdivision. You take the paved sidewalk south back to Lozana Rd which was east-west and intersected with Durango Dr at the trailhead. Bugs were a nuisance so I'd apply some insect repellant beforehand.