Best San Diego County
Romantic Beaches

BY BEACH TOWN

OCEANSIDE
Harbor Beach
Wide, sandy beach with fire rings. Beautiful views of the Oceanside Harbor jetty and boats entering and leaving the harbor. Overnight camping area next to beach.

CARLSBAD
Carlsbad State Beach
Walking distance to quaint Carlbad Village. Carlsbad Seawall is a concrete pathway that runs alongside the beach.

ENCINITAS
Moonlight State Beach
Secluded wide, sandy beach with fire rings and miles of beach walking in both directions.

DEL MAR
Del Mar City Beach
Secluded beach within walking distance to Del Mar Village at south end. Beach is lined by expensive beach homes. Dog Beach at north end.

LA JOLLA
Blacks Beach
A secluded beach, hidden away by tall bluffs, with limited access. The only nudist beach in San Diego County. Beautiful view of La Jolla Peninsula.

La Jolla Cove
A small, secluded beach next to Ellen Browning Scripps Park. Beautiful scenic view of North County coast and Scripps Pier. La Jolla Coast Walk runs alongside the beach.

PACIFIC BEACH
North Pacific Beach
A secluded beach in a residential area. North of Crystal Pier. Along the bluff is a palisade with grassy areas, benches, and the Pacific Beach Boardwalk. Within walking distance to shops and restaurants along Garnet Ave and Mission Blvd.

Pacific Beach
Not so secluded. South of Crystal Pier. Pacific Beach Boardwalk with funky shops, runs alongside the beach. FIre rings. Within walking distance to shops and restaurants along Garnet Ave and Mission Blvd.

MISSION BEACH
Mission Beach
Boardwalk runs parallel to this beach. At south end are Belmont Park, The Wave House and several restaurants and shops. Two blocks from Mission Bay.

South Mission Beach
In a residential area away from busy urban life. Boardwalk runs beside this beach. At south end is a small park and the Mission Bay Inlet. Popular spot for beach volleyball. Also many beach rentals.

OCEAN BEACH
Ocean Beach Park
Next to Ocean Beach Pier. Fire rings. Within walking distance of funky shops and restaurants, and antique district. Dog Beach at north end next to San Diego Channel.

CORONADO
Coronado City Beach
Most romantic beach of all! Wide, sandy, resort-style beach next to Hotel Del Coronado. Beautiful views of Las Coronado Islands and Point Loma Peninsula. Within walking distance to shops and restaurants along Orange Avenue. Beautiful historic homes next to beach.