What is the funnest beach in San Diego?

Mission Beach is a favorite for San Diego residents and for good reason: miles of soft sand, surfing and other water sports to enjoy, and a vibrant dining and nightlife scene.



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1. San Onofre State Beach. A staggering 2.5 million visitors annually make San Onofre one of the top 5 most visited state parks in California. You'll find San Onofre State Beach north of Oceanside, past Camp Pendleton, in the northernmost part of San Diego County, and partially in San Clemente, Orange County.

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San Diego's best beaches: Here's our Top 10 list
  • Del Mar. ...
  • Encinitas (Moonlight State Beach) ...
  • Imperial Beach. ...
  • La Jolla. ...
  • Mission Beach. ...
  • Ocean Beach. ...
  • Oceanside. ...
  • Pacific Beach. Jeremy Caveness, left, and Ryan Guest watch the sunset after a surf in Pacific Beach.


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Known for its laid-back hippie beach vibe, Ocean Beach, San Diego—also referred to as “OB”—is a favorite of locals and visitors looking for a chill, off-the-beaten-path experience in Southern California. Located just north of Point Loma, the small coastal neighborhood sits at the very end of Highway 8.

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The Least Crowded San Diego Beaches and Surf Spots
  • Carlsbad - “Turn Arounds” at South Carlsbad State Beach.
  • South Oceanside – St. Malo Beach.
  • San Diego - Torrey Pines / Blacks Beach.
  • Solana Beach – “Rock Piles”
  • San Diego – Ocean Beach Sunset Cliffs.


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Best Nightlife Beaches in the United States
  1. Daytona Beach, Florida. Daytona Beach is probably the best beach nightlife beach in the United States. ...
  2. Isla Blanca Beach, Texas. ...
  3. Venice Beach, California. ...
  4. Panama City Beach, Florida. ...
  5. South Beach, Florida. ...
  6. Fire Island, New York. ...
  7. Oak Island, North Carolina.


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