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San Diego Coastal Attractions

There’s a variety of things you can do along San Diego’s beautiful coastline and beaches.You can explore the Point Loma tide pools, go camping at San Elijo State Beach Campground, walk along La Jolla Cove, explore the many trails at Torrey Pines State Reserve, watch the boats at Oceanside Harbor or just take a walk along the beach, enjoy a picnic or walk at a shoreline park.
Belmont Park Amusement
Legoland in Carlsbad has over 50 rides, shows and attractions. Belmont Park has a wooden roller coaster.
Mission Beach Boardwalk Boardwalks
Stroll on a concrete path along the shore. Mission Beach boardwalk is the longest, La Jolla Coast Walk is the most scenic.
San Elijo State Beach Campground Campgrounds
Chose from a handful of campgrounds along the coast—atop ocean bluffs, and one next to the sand.
Carlsbad Village Downtowns
Historic downtown districts, along the coast, including Coast Hwy 101.
Leucadia-Encinitas Farmers Market Farmer Markets
Several along the coast.They offer fresh produce, imported foods, arts & crafts, entertainment.
Ocean Harbor Harbors
Stroll along Oceanside Harbor's boardwalk, dine at an outdoor cafe, go on a fishing charter.
Buena Vista Lagoon Lagoons/Reserves
These wetlands are often overlooked by passerbys. They have hiking trails and serene surroundings.
Leo Carrillo Ranch Museums, Landmarks, Historic Places
Art, music, history and surf museum along the coast. Historic sites.
Buena Vista Nature Center Nature Centers
Located next to lagoons or reserves, nature centers offer exhibits, workshops, and tours.
Powerhouse Park, Del Mar Parks
These parks are next to or overlook the ocean, ideal for a picnic, walk, snooze, or play.
Crystal Pier Piers
Walk out to the end of a public pier. Enjoy the scenic view, go fishing, dine at a pier restaurant.
Carlsbad Watersports Recreation,
Watersports

Rent a boat or jet ski, take boating classes, go hanggliding, race go karts around a track.
The Forum, Carlsbad Shopping
Shopping promenades, shopping malls, specialty shopping districts, and more.
Star Theatre, Oceanside, CA Theatre, Art,
& Music

Several beach towns have live theatre houses. Del Mar has a cool art center, Oceanside an outdoor amphitheatre.
Point Loma Tidepools Tidepools
Explore San Diego reefs at low tide. Point Loma is the most extensive with Docents available.
Quail Gardens Other
Includes Carlsbad Flowerfields, La Jolla Caves, Steven Birch Aquarium, and Quail Botanical Gardens.
       
 

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