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San Diego County Coastline
Map: San Diego Coastline Activity Hubs, Beaches & Attractions
The San Diego County Coastline is made up of several towns and communities, each with its own character, history and size. Over the years, most towns have undergone growth and new development. Yet, they have retained much of their qauintness and charm.
Oceanside
3 1/2 miles of sandy beaches, a pier, harbor, lagoon, revitalized downtown, California Surf Museum, Mission San Luis Rey, Oceanside Harbor Days, and more.
Carlsbad
Seven miles of quality beaches, a beach campground, a beach boardwalk, flower fields, rolling hills, quaint Carlsbad Village shopping district, LEGOLAND, a regional shopping mall, two lagoons, Carlsbad Village Fair and Carlsbad Art in the Village.
Leucadia
Leucadia has retained much of it's historic buildings and laid back ambience, along Hwy 101.
Encinitas
Miles of great surfing and swimming beaches,
a beach campground, a lagoon, historic downtown district, La Paloma Theatre, the world famous Annual Encinitas Street Fair in Spring and Encinitas Poinsettia Festival in Fall, and more.
Cardiff-by-the-Sea
Quaint town village, beaches and state beach campground, San Elijo Lagoon and restaurant row.
Solana Beach
1 1/2 miles of narrow beaches, Cedros Design District, Commuter Rail-Amtrak Station, Fletchers Cove Park, and Fiesta Del Sol art festival.
Del Mar
Historic downtown district, 2 miles of sandy beaches, Powerhouse Center Park, a lagoon, the Del Mar Fairgrounds and Racetrack, San Diego County Fair, Hot Air Balloon Rides, and more.
Torrey Pines
Torrey Pines State Reserve, the Los Peñasquitos Lagoon, and several miles of secluded, sandy beaches.
La Jolla
An affluent coastal community. Prospect St. shopping district, La Jolla Cove, Scripps Institute of Oceanography and Scripps Pier, Birch Aquarium, UCSD, and the Museum of Contemporary Art, La Jolla Festival of Arts, and more.
Pacific Beach and Mission Beach
A pier, an ocean boardwalk, 3 1/2 mi of sandy beaches, Belmont Park, The Wave House, many restaurants, clubs, hotels and shops. The town is a haven for young people, especially college students. Annual Pacific BeachFest.
Ocean Beach
Funky, laid-back beach community. A pier, a dog beach, Newport Avenue Shopping District, Antique District, Ocean Beach Street Fair, and more.
Point Loma
Bay side: Liberty Station, Shelter Island, a harbor and several marinas. Ocean side: Sunset Cliffs and tide pools. Near tip of peninsula: The Cabrillo National Monument, Old Point Loma Lighthouse, and Ft. Rosecrans Cemetary.
Coronado Island and The Silver Strand
Del Coronado Resort, wide sandy beaches, Ferry's Landing, Tidelands Park, Orange Ave Shopping District, two playhouses, Art in the Park and more.
Imperial Beach
On Mexican border. A pier, sandy beaches, Tijuana Estuary and Border Field State Park, U. S. Open Sandcastle Competition, and more.
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