1. For singles – Pacific Beach. Pacific Beach, known to the locals as PB, is home to the college crowd and men and women in their 20s and early 30s. PB is the exact opposite of downtown, easygoing and unpretentious. The main area of Garnet Avenue which leads West to the Pacific Ocean, is home to bars and nightlife, restaurants, clothing and fashion stores, tattoo parlors, smoke shops, and more. Besides downtown, this a major attraction for young singles on Friday and Saturday nights. For the dancing try Typhoon Saloon and Thumpers inside Pacific Beach Bar & Grill. To drink on a deck facing the beach and Pacific Ocean, try Lahaina Beach House. Come for sunset and look for the green flash.
2. SD Surfing – Blacks Beach. There is no wonder why UCSD has the best surf team in the country, they are next to Blacks Beach. At Blacks nudity is allowed so be warned. Layout as you watch the parachute gliders over the cliff and surfers or test out your own surfing skills. Waves can be huge here and are some of the best in the US.
3. With your dog – Dog Beach, Ocean Beach. Dog Beach is a section of Ocean Beach where your dog is allowed to run around off the leash. Dog Beach is a large sized area for your pet to exercise in or out of the water. Dog Beach, OB is usually crowded so your beloved dog will have plenty of opportunities to socialize with other dogs and people.
4. With the family – Coronado Beach Considered the best family beach in San Diego. Coronado Beach is on many review lists as one of the 10 best beaches in the country. Ride the ferry over for spectacular postcard worthy shots of downtown or drive across the Coronado bridge. Parking can be tricky so expect to walk a distance from your car. When it gets too hot on the beach run inside the Hotel Del Coronado for some ice cream at Moo Time Creamery.
5. A romantic sunset – Sunset Cliffs Park Beach. There is a little known park located at the end of Sunset Cliffs. You get there by driving to the end of the cliffs where the stairs lead down take the road leading to the left and enter the dirt road a few hundred feet up on the right into the parking lot. Hike to the top of the cliffs or go down to the beach below. If you unchain your dog here no one will bother you about it.
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With 70 miles of coastline San Diego has lots of beaches. If you enjoy hiking, I’d recommend Torrey Pines. It’s one of the beaches that is less crowded and you can hike the trails at Torrey Pines Reserve, which is right next door. In fact, one of the trails leads down to the beach.