70 Miles of Coast
Your guide to San Diego — beaches, trails,
tide pools, neighborhoods and things to do.

Field guide index

Mission Beach

Explore mission beach through our San Diego field notes. Find practical guides, coastal context and links to the official information you need before heading out.

Rocky shoreline and ocean at Sunset Cliffs in San Diego
San Diego coast

Ocean Beach San Diego Sunset: 5 Coastal Places to Watch

Five places to consider for an ocean-facing evening, with the practical differences that matter more than a ranking.

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View north along La Jolla Shores toward Scripps Pier; access equipment is not pictured
San Diego city beaches and Mission Bay

Wheelchair Accessible Beaches in California: San Diego Guide

Beach accessibility depends on the route, equipment and conditions, not a single label. Start with San Diego's official access program.

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Mission Bay waterfront at Bahia Point Beach in San Diego
San Diego beaches and Mission Bay

Bonfire Pits in San Diego: Beach and Bay Planning Guide

Where to start looking for a legal fire ring, what current city rules allow and why a backup picnic plan helps.

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Aerial view of Pacific Beach and San Diego's coastal development
San Diego coast

The Beach in San Diego: A Coastline View from Above

Use an aerial perspective to understand San Diego's ocean beaches, Mission Bay, La Jolla cliffs and practical access choices.

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La Jolla Shores and Scripps Pier seen from the air
Central San Diego and La Jolla

Beaches Close to San Diego Zoo: Five Coastal Choices

Pair a Zoo visit with the right shoreline: an ocean beach, a quieter bay setting or a longer drive to La Jolla.

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Aerial view of the ocean shoreline at Silver Strand State Beach
San Diego coast

Long Walks Along the Beach: San Diego Coastal Routes

Choose a long coastal walk by surface and exit options, not just a line on a map. Sand, boardwalks and bluff trails offer different kinds of days.

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Sunset over the Pacific at Mission Beach, not a photograph of a fire ring
City of San Diego beaches and Mission Bay

Beach Bonfires San Diego: Fire Rings and Rules

Use a city-provided ring or a permitted device, check the current location list and leave every fire completely out before heading home.

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