Del Mar, located just north of Torrey Pines State Beach and approximately 30 minutes north from downtown San Diego, features a 2 1/2 mile stretch of white sandy beaches. Del Mar, which is known to locals as, “Where the Surf meets the Turf,” is home to the world famous horseracing at the Del Mar racetrack from July – September at the San Diego fairgrounds. Del Mar is popular for the many activities available and its close proximity to Legoland, Sea World and The World Famous San Diego Zoo.

Mission Bay is the place to go for all your aquatic sports such as water skiing, riding Jet skis, kayaking, wind surfing, sailing, boating and much more! Go to the San Diego Sportscenter where you can rent all the equipment you will need for water sports as well as instruction. Enjoy 27 miles of scenic pathways to walk, jog and bike around the bay with several picnic and barbecues areas and great sandy beaches for family fun!

Mission Beach is a peninsula that spans nearly 3 miles of ocean between Mission Bay to the east and Pacific Beach to the north. It is popular for its wide sandy beaches, miles of boardwalk and great surf.  There are three different areas referred to in Mission Beach: North Mission Beach, South Mission Beach and Mission Beach. Although there are no official boundaries, North Mission is generally located north of El Carmel Place. South Mission is generally located south of San Fernando Place and Mission Beach is located in between the two. Mission Beach is the home of Belmont Park, which features the historic all wood “Giant Dipper” roller coaster, known to locals as “The Coaster.” Other popular attractions include an indoor Olympic sized heated pool, arcade which has a merry-go-round, bumper boats, and arcade games and the Wave House were you can surf the man-made waves, enjoy the outdoor bar, open-air barbecue restaurant, fire pits and hammocks. The boardwalk at Mission Beach offers some of the best people watching in all of San Diego! Enjoy Jogging, biking, roller bladeing, or walking on the miles of boardwalk that stretch from Mission Beach up to Pacific Beach.

Pacific Beach or as the locals refer to this area as “PB,” is located just north of Mission Beach.  Popular for its white sandy beaches, designated surfing spots, fire rings for bonfires, restaurants and night life.  Pacific Beach is home to the landmark Crystal Pier.  It is open to the public for fishing during daylight hours and is a popular spot for watching the surfers or catching a spectacular sunset. Pacific Beach's boutique shopping district features hundreds of choices for shopping with several local brand name favorites and plenty of salons and spa's to pamper yourself! This area boasts over one hundred and fifty quality restaurants and cafes. Within minutes to some of San Diego’s most popular attractions including Sea World, The World Famous San Diego Zoo, La Jolla, Balboa Park, Golf Courses, Downtown and much more!  

La Jolla Cove, located at 1100 Coast Boulevard, is a very small beach that is tucked between adjacent sand cliffs. It is one of the most photographed beaches in all of Southern California. The water visibility can exceed 30 feet at the Cove making this a great spot for snorkeling and scuba divers. The Cove lies within the San Diego La Jolla Underwater Park Ecological Reserve, which helps to ensure that marine life remains plentiful. Or you can sit back and watch the seals’ bath and play in the sun.