What is the prettiest beach in San Diego?

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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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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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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However, if you only have time to visit one destination, Coronado Island is better for hanging out at the beach, shopping, and dining, and La Jolla is a great place to visit if you love outdoor recreation, like kayaking, surfing, or hiking, or are looking for more things to do, like going to art museums or aquariums.

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Water & Weather San Diego enjoys relatively mild winters and balmy summers. The late summer and early fall months from August, September and October are invariably the best, while the late winter and spring (February to April) are the least predictable.

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20 most secluded beaches in the US
  • Kauapea Beach, Kauai. ...
  • Montaña de Oro State Park, California. ...
  • Rockport, Texas. ...
  • Kiawah Island, South Carolina. ...
  • Salt Creek Beach, California. ...
  • Bandon State Natural Area, Oregon. ...
  • Lovers Key State Park, Florida. ...
  • Garrapata State Park, California.


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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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The warmest water temperature is in August with an average around 67.6°F / 19.8°C. The coldest month is February with an average water temperature of 58.8°F / 14.9°C.

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