The chilly sea breeze and white sandy beaches are the highlights of San Diego. If you haven’t been to the beaches during your stay, you probably have missed out on an amazing part of the trip!
From Coronado to La Jolla, there are more than 30 beaches in San Diego. Each one serves a specific purpose. Some are best for romantic holidays, whereas some are best for a party with friends.
Here are the five best family beaches that you must try!
Coronado Central Beach
Coronado Central Beach ranks as one of the finest and best beaches in the whole of America. It has a gorgeous 1.5 miles shoreline with lots of white sand that sparkles. The deposits of mica accumulated over time give the beach a golden shimmer. Definitely, a good place to take some pretty pictures!
In the background, the iconic Hotel Da Coronado stands proud and tall. You can stay at the hotel if you want to spend a few nights near the beach. Camping is not an option so staying at the hotel is the best bet you’ve got!
Parking is free, and there are countless restaurants nearby Coronado Central Beach. You can even take your furry pals to the beach. There are numerous lifeguard stations and other safety measures to make your trip as safe as possible.
Mission Beach
If you are looking for some party fun and exciting things to do, then head over to Mission Beach!
The Mission Beach is not at all like it sounds (well, until you make it party mission beach!). There are 2 miles of a classic oceanfront boardwalk. It makes traveling across the sandy beach a lot more fun.
You will find several rental shops, bars, Beach House Grill, a gaming arcade, and mini-golf. There is also Belmont Park, with its famous Giant Dipper Roller Coaster from 1925. So, get ready for some amazing fun-filled trip!
Although Mission Beach is a family beach, usually, friends and youngsters hang out at the beach. You will often find the nightlife enthusiasm and fun filling the surroundings. If you prefer thrilling nights, then Mission Beach will provide you with the best time of your life.
There is also a massive aquatic park some distance away from the beach. Playgrounds and picnic tables are some other highlights of the park.
Tamarack Beach
Tamarack is an amazing family beach that stretches from Tamarack Avenue and to Frazee Beach. Some people also call it Carlsbad State Beach.
The long strip of white sandy beach, along with the clear blue waters, makes the beach a scenic place. Watching sunsets together at Tamarack Beach is probably the most beautiful thing to do in San Diego.
Most of the people at the beach are tourists, with some locals. There are a lot of fun activities to do at the beach, such as kayaking, surfing, and swimming. Unfortunately, you cannot take dogs to the beach. But, you can take them to the campgrounds nearby.
La Jolla Shores Beach
La Jolla Shores Beach is one of the most popular beaches in San Diego. It is a sandy beach that stretches for about a mile. Throughout the year, La Jolla has gentle and low tide waves.
Hence, one can enjoy several activities regardless of the time of year. You can kayak, snorkel, and scuba dive into the shallow waters. If you want to learn proper scuba diving, the management of the beach also offers classes.
There are countless permanent lifeguard stations spread all over La Jolla Shores Beach. It ensures high safety levels. So, you can have fearless fun!
Nearby, there is also San Diego La Jolla Underwater Park Ecological Reserve, where you can find exotic aquatic life. Leopard sharks are a major highlight at the reserve in the summers.
Tide Beach Park
Do you want to see some cute little starfishes? Well, then Tide Beach Park is an idealistic place!
The Tide Beach Park is a small, secluded beach present in the Solana beach. You can access it by an aesthetic wooden beach leading straight to the beach’s heart.
At the beach, parking and most of the other facilities are free. However, the lifeguards come for duty only in summers when the tide is a little high. During winters, the tide is quite low, and you can spot a lot of amazing sea creatures.