This is a terrific park with a very nice walking path and a beautiful view of the bay and all of…read morethe exciting boating activity. Please note that there is no bike riding, skate boarding or roller blading on the path. There are many neat fishing and ocean inspired sculptures throughout the park as well as picnic tables & benches to enjoy. There a cute playground, and a small beach with a number of fire pits that are first come, first serve. At the end of the park, you'll find the Japanese Friendship Bell. It is quite special and picturesque. Folks can fish from the pier and from off of the path. There's a great view of downtown as well, and it looks extra beautiful at night. There's lots of wide grassy areas for the pups & picnicking or just relaxing. You can often hear and see sea lions from the park as well. In the spring, you can see the magnificent Ospreys on their dedicated nesting platform. Their babies are so cute! Parking is free & plentiful. There are several bathrooms throughout the park. Across the way are a yacht club and several nice resorts. Humphrey's by the Bay is also at the entrance - and it is popular hotel & music venue. Stop by for a meal or a drink and enjoy the sunset! Check out Shelter Island, you'll love it! Peace.

We took advantage of a gorgeous San Diego day by dropping the top on my car and going for a drive…read morearound Shelter Island. We didn't stroll around Shoreline Park, just a slow roll in the 'Vette with some excellent music and beautiful sunshine. The park was bustling with activity. Walkers, bikers, joggers, people enjoying picnics. A lot of boats were on the water; it was just a spectacular day at the bay. Shoreline Park is a great kick back and relax kinda' place.

Not at all crowded here. A good path to walk around on the great afternoon…read more Enjoying the view and some small Sting Rays A few walker and people playing fetch in the water with there dog.

One of my favorite places to stroll alongside in the Point Loma/San Diego area. The little path…read morethat runs in front of the houses is a nice spot to admire the boats while also getting in some steps in a fairly uncrowded area. I've never seen this area very crowded -- then again, I've never strolled through here on a summer afternoon. I love grabbing a tea from the nearby Better Buzz and then walking over to here and walking the path. 2024: 4/100

This park is incredible and is in walking distance to a sister park of equal size and they're both…read moreawesome and they're brand new! Great for all ages of children. Plenty of picnic tables and shelters. The shelter by the water needs a reservation on busy days but is otherwise free for every day use. Limited parking at the park. Many disabled spots though. Street parking is available just make sure you back in or they'll give you a hefty ticket. Kite park is in between the 2 large playgrounds so bring your kites !

This was our second time at Tecolote Shores Park…read more The park is located south of the Mission Bay Resort in East Mission Bay. There are two kids playgrounds on the south and north side with picnic tables, barbecue grills and a path for jogging or bike riding. There is access to the water but no lifeguards are on duty. The area is nice and clean with amazing views of the bay perfect place for a kids birthday party. Check it out! Happy Yelping :)

One of my favorite beach walks in San Diego for a plethora of reasons!…read more Love people watching? Want to see all the tourists in the water without a wetsuit and claim the water isn't cold? Into window shopping, getting a drink, or just walking along a nice stretch of beach? Mission Beach checks all those boxes! Lifeguard station is front and center. Listen to them when they make announcements....surfers on this side, swimmers on this side... Beach warning flags are clearly posted. Dog friendly with plenty of bag stations along the way. The sun can be unforgiving, so plan accordingly with water for you and your pup! Love this spot! 5 stars!

NICE PLACE TO STAY FOR A BEACH GETAWAY…read more====================================== I found an Airbnb in South Mission Beach with a big garage, so I booked it for a few days for my anniversary. We had kind of scoped out the area a few months in advance when my son and his Army co-workers were staying in a hostel. I thought it would be a great place to take our e-bikes because I noticed the paths around Mission Bay. We were really happy we had a nice place with a big garage because finding street parking would be a royal pain. We avoided riding our bikes on Mission Boulevard like the plague because you would definitely be taking your life in your own hands. One day we rode to La Jolla via Strandway by the beach. I am pretty sure it was the weekend and it was a total zoo. I finally told my husband we needed to go to La Jolla via a street, that wasn't Mission Boulevard. There is also a path around Mission Bay you can take, but you might be dodging pedestrians too. If you want to ride your bike around the area I highly recommend going on a weekday when schools are back in session.

City of San Diego dog hours:…read more Summer Hours (April 1 - Oct 31): Dogs are allowed before 9:00 a.m. and after 6:00 p.m. Winter Hours (Nov 1 - March 31): Dogs are allowed before 9:00 a.m. and after 4:00 p.m. My dog got the zoomies (excited perhaps?) just being on the sand. We saw a beautiful sunset and a half moon.

Scripps Beach is one of my favorite spots for a morning walk. I came here before a doctor's…read moreappointment and it was the perfect way to start the day. Early in the morning it's not too crowded, which makes it ideal if you want some peace while getting your steps in. I recommend walking from one end to the other and then heading inland toward the nearby coffee shops it makes for a really nice flow. One thing I really appreciate is that there are multiple bathrooms available, which isn't always the case at beaches. It's also noticeably calmer and cleaner compared to some other beach areas around San Diego, which adds to the overall experience. Great views, fresh ocean air, solid walking path, and an easy place to rack up steps without the chaos. Highly recommend for early AM walks.

Favorite short hiking trail in San Diego. You may get lucky with parking along the beach (free),…read moreotherwise if you're up for a walk you can park on Carmel Valley Road for free and walk through the lagoon lot, and take the tunnel to the other side of the road and then walk up the hill to the start of the hikes. There's a bathroom at the start of the hike by the beach. I usually take the paved path up, and then the trail part down towards the beach. I've only ever been there once where the tide was so high we had to take off our shoes to walk along the beach, but I guess it does happen. You'll pass people along the way, but it never feels too crowded. And there's so many little turn offs you can take a rest on a bench and just take in the beautiful sites.

Loved it all! Great place to take your family…read more Easy to get to. Fun for a place to explored.

Golden cliffs, crashing waves, and one of SoCal's last truly wild coastlines…read more Torrey Pines State Beach is a breathtaking 4.5 mile stretch of sandy shoreline where ocean views meet rugged sandstone cliffs. Whether you're here to swim, surf, or hike, every step feels like a postcard, especially along the Beach Trail with its unreal coastal panoramas. This spot is easily one of Southern California's most untouched and scenic coastal escapes. Pro tips: It gets very busy, so expect a line to get in. There's a large parking lot, but it fills up quickly during peak hours, arrive early if you can. Handicap parking is available near bathrooms. You can get California State Park Annual Passes, which covers day-use fees at most state-operated parks and beaches for 12 months.

I been here a few times one of the only beaches in southern California were you can park by tbe…read moreroad and not get charged . Its a nice little beach during the day or at night . I would recommend stopping by and checking it out if you never been. Its just off the 56 hwy and 15 in Torrey Pines California area. Its deserve a 5 star rating its clean and easy to get to. I be back again next time I down that way.

Seascape Sur is both the name of the beach and a very cool complex where I am fortunate enough to…read morehave a friend renting a condo there. Our small parties at our 'private deck' are amazing with the amazing views and the hospitality of my friend. You can access the beach directly descending the stairs. They are a little run down so always watch where you set your foot at. If you walk from outside the complex for a little bit you will also arrive to another entrance to the beach. You will see a not berh attractive sculpture a whole after the beach sign. You will go through a path and then you will see the stairs down to the beach. Really nice beach, I rarely see it super populated. Also, it is pretty easy to find street parking

It's a known fact that parking can be such a hassle in California...especially near the beautiful…read morebeaches you and I love to visit. But when you rent (or buy) a place at Seascape Sur, you would have not only one but two car spaces underground. The entire property is gated and secured, just the way I like. Not only is Seascape Sur gorgeous as you walk around the lush property, but they have multiple pools and jacuzzies to relax in. Having different pools in different areas ensures that they are never too packed, and allows you to enjoy the water...in case you don't want to walk down the steps at the edge of the property to the Solana Beach...an exhausting 2 minute walk by foot. There is a businesses center directly across the street, so you can literally walk door to door within 5 minutes for Yoga, breakfast, lunch, or dinner. You are also just a short drive to several nearby beaches to relax or check out good waves for surfing. You can't help yourself feeling relaxed and blessed because of the vibe the Solana beach air brings you. If you always stayed at the Hotel, check out Airbnb or Vrbo at Seascape Sur. With a unit here, you can cook whatever you like...who knows we may very well end up sleeping on the same bed and eating with the same utensils!...at different times of course... Happy Summer!