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Aerial view of the cliffs at Coronado Reefs in San Diego, California
The cliffs of Coronado Reefs, San Diego (Glowimages/Getty)


San Diego Surfing Highlights

By Travel Expert: Ludmilla Alexander

  • Seek out Pacific Beach—also known as The Strand—the most popular beach in San Diego.
  • Follow the signs: Designated surfing and swimming areas keep crowds manageable.
  • Bring your furry friend. Canines can roam leash-free on Dog Beach, at the north end of Ocean Beach.
  • Visit the "Sugar Shack," an open-air, grass-roofed hut built in the early 1940s.


San Diego Overview

Once dismissed as a slow-growth, conservative Navy town graced with 70 miles of fabulous sandy coastline, San Diego has been evolving steadily during the past 2 decades. The military link is still a presence today, with a handful of large bases throughout the county. Yet the city -- California's first and the nation's seventh largest -- now hosts a diversity of neighborhoods and residents to rival Los Angeles. San Diego reflects its Spanish-Mexican heritage in every corner; you won't forget that bustling Tijuana is just across the border, less than 30 minutes away. Despite that city's infamous poverty, San Diego boasts one of the nation's priciest housing markets and a biotech/tourism/telecom economy that's firing on all burners. A full-fledged building boom is transforming formerly seedy downtown neighborhoods and architecturally rich suburbs into upscale wonders. And the stylish young residents and shop owners they attract are, in turn, updating and enriching San Diego's dining, shopping, and entertainment options. Read More


Hotels

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GOOD FOR SURFING
Catamaran Resort & Spa
3999 Mission Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92109
Distance: 7.7 Miles
(from destination center)
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4.5 out of 5 122 reviews
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Hilton San Diego Resort
1775 East Mission Bay Drive
San Diego, CA 92109
Distance: 5.6 Miles
(from destination center)
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4.4 out of 5 31 reviews
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Paradise Point Resort & Spa
1404 W. Vacation Rd.
San Diego, CA 92109
Distance: 6.4 Miles
(from destination center)
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4.2 out of 5 133 reviews
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Attractions

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Good For SURFING
Coronado Island
Across the bridge from downtown
Coronado, California 92118
Distance: 2.7 Miles (from destination center)
Description: Connected by a thin sandy strip of land to the... Read More
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Coronado City Beach
Coronado
San Diego, California Map
Distance: 2.7 Miles (from destination center)
Description: Coronado City Beach runs along Ocean Boulevard... Read More
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Ocean Beach
1950 Abbott Street
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Distance: 6.3 Miles (from destination center)
Description: Ocean Beach is a beachfront neighborhood located... Read More
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San Diego Vacation Rentals

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Sea Port Lights Gas Lamp Nights... Walk to All
Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 2 Sleeps: 5
Amenities: No Pets, Non-Smoking

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2 Bedroom VACATION HOME in SAN DIEGO, CA 92109
Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 2.5 Sleeps: 6
Amenities: BBQ, CD Player, DVD Player, Freezer, Internet Access, Non-Smoking, Refrigerator

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3 Bedroom VACATION HOME in SAN DIEGO, CA 92109
Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 3 Sleeps: 6
Amenities: BBQ, Balcony, CD Player, Coffee Maker, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Full kitchen, Garage, Microwave, Non-Smoking, Oven, Refrigerator, Toaster, VCR


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