Beaches of San Diego
San Diego, Pacific Coast Highway
About This Activity
San Diego's beach culture is legendary, with near-perfect weather making the coast a year-round playground. Pacific Beach is the liveliest with its boardwalk bars and restaurants. Mission Beach features a classic amusement park at Belmont Park. Ocean Beach (OB) has a laid-back, bohemian vibe with the longest concrete pier on the West Coast. All three are free, easily accessible, and popular with locals.
Seasonal note: Swimmable year-round; water warmest July-October
See This in an Itinerary
This activity appears in 26 of our curated itineraries.
Best 10 Days in Pacific Coast Highway — Adventure
San Francisco → Los Angeles → San Diego → Monterey → Santa Barbara
Best 10 Days in Pacific Coast Highway — Budget
San Francisco → Los Angeles → San Diego → Monterey → Santa Barbara
Best 10 Days in Pacific Coast Highway — Summer
San Francisco → Los Angeles → San Diego → Monterey → Santa Barbara
Best 10 Days in Pacific Coast Highway — Adventure & Food & Wine
San Francisco → Los Angeles → San Diego → Monterey → Santa Barbara
Best 10 Days in Pacific Coast Highway — Adventure & History
San Francisco → Los Angeles → San Diego → Monterey → Santa Barbara
Best 10 Days in Pacific Coast Highway — Adventure & Photography
San Francisco → Los Angeles → San Diego → Monterey → Santa Barbara
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Spend a half day at a local beach. You can grab a book, walk the pier, take a dip in the ocean and just breathe in the f