1. Balboa Park. Minutes from downtown San Diego. The most beautiful city park in southern California. 1,200 acres including the San Diego Zoo, 15 museums, gardens, performing arts, and more. Dog permitted on-leash throughout park or off-leash at one of the two designated dog parks.
2. San Onofre State Beach. North San Diego County just south of San Clemente. 3,000 acre coastal park including the San Onofre Buffs, San Mateo Campground, and San Onofre Surf Beach. Offers camping and day use. Surfing is legendary at Trestles Beach.
3. Mission Trails Regional Park. At 5,800 acres it is one of the largest urban parks in the US. Park activities include hiking, mountain biking, camping, and horse trails. Some trails within Mission Trails Park was used by settlers with horse drawn wagons moved to West coast during the 1800s. Dogs permitted on-leash.
4. Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve. La Jolla, San Diego. 2,000 acres of park in La Jolla dedicated to preserving the natural environment of San Diego before it was developed. Hike one of Torrey Pines State Park trails on 8 miles of trail within park, walk on the beach, explore history and park information at the visitor center, or take guided tour over the weekend. Day use only. Hike to an overlook of the Pacific Ocean, take a stroll on the beach, photograph rare Torrey pine trees, or observe the birds in the lagoon located within Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve.
5. Mission Bay Park. Largest man made aquatic park in the US at 4,235 acres with 19 miles of sandy beaches. The area was originally a marsh but was altered by man to create a popular tourist destination for San Diego. Enjoy popular water sports in Mission Bay including jet skis, wave riders, boating, and sailing. Fiesta Island, a peninsula inside Mission Bay, is a favorite for bike riders and home of the famous San Diego Over-the-Line Tournament. Stay overnight on the beach at Campland on the Bay, a section of Mission Bay Park. Dogs are allowed on-leash in certain areas of the park as well as off-leash on Fiesta Island.
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