Beaches Near Ocean Beach
San Diego's coastline stretches over 70 miles, and Ocean Beach sits right at the heart of some of the best beach access in the city. Whether you want a wide sandy beach for sunbathing, a rocky cove for snorkeling, or a quiet stretch of sand away from the crowds, there's a beach within easy reach of OB. Here are the top beaches to explore during your visit.
13 attractions in this category
Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve
A 1,750-acre state park perched on sandstone cliffs above the Pacific, Torrey Pines is home to the rarest pine tree in North America. Multiple hiking ...
Belmont Park
Belmont Park is a beachfront amusement park in Mission Beach featuring the historic Giant Dipper wooden roller coaster (built in 1925), a wave pool, r...
La Jolla Cove
La Jolla Cove is one of the most photographed spots in San Diego — a small beach nestled between sandstone cliffs in a protected marine reserve. The c...
La Jolla Shores Beach
La Jolla Shores is a wide, gently sloping sandy beach ideal for families, beginner surfers, and kayakers. It's the main launch point for guided kayak ...
Coronado Beach
Coronado Beach is a wide, flat sandy beach consistently ranked among the best in the United States. The gleaming white sand sparkles with mica flecks,...
Pacific Beach Boardwalk & Crystal Pier
The Pacific Beach Boardwalk is a 3-mile paved path connecting PB to Mission Beach, bustling with joggers, cyclists, and beachgoers. Crystal Pier, buil...
Dog Beach (Ocean Beach)
Ocean Beach Dog Beach is one of San Diego's few year-round off-leash dog beaches, located at the north end of Ocean Beach where the San Diego River me...
Windansea Beach
Windansea is a world-class surf break in La Jolla, famous for its powerful waves and the iconic palm-thatched surf shack (a local landmark since the 1...
Hotel del Coronado
The Hotel del Coronado is a National Historic Landmark and one of the most iconic hotels in America. Built in 1888 in Victorian beach resort style, 'T...
Tourmaline Surfing Park
Tourmaline Surf Park is a surfer's haven at the northern end of Pacific Beach, known for its mellow, longboard-friendly waves and relaxed local vibe. ...
Black's Beach
Black's Beach is a secluded, clothing-optional beach beneath the Torrey Pines cliffs. Known for excellent surf and dramatic scenery, it's one of the m...
Silver Strand State Beach
Silver Strand State Beach stretches along the narrow isthmus connecting Coronado to Imperial Beach. With calm bay water on one side and ocean waves on...
Mission Beach Boardwalk
The Mission Beach Boardwalk is an iconic beachfront path connecting Mission Beach to Pacific Beach, bustling with skaters, joggers, cyclists, and beac...
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