San Diego is known for its laid-back residents, wide variety of fresh food, and sunny shorelines. Here’s a list of the best beaches in all of San Diego County, their benefits, and the best times to visit them.

1. La Jolla it is one of the most beautiful areas of the San Diego coast. With several beaches and a beautiful cove, you must be prepared to take your breath away. The Cove is ideal for snorkeling, kayaking and shallow water fishing. The sand here is very coarse, so not an idea for sandcastles, and there’s not much actual beach space, but it’s stunning nonetheless.
2. black beach it is one of the most popular beaches among the locals due to its great surf, as well as its secluded location. Most tourists don’t head to this beach because they have to walk down a steep 1/2 mile hill to get there. If you go down too far, you will find the beginnings of a nudist beach.
3. from sea It is known for its beautiful homes, safe neighborhoods, and clean shorelines. This beach is extremely family friendly and comes complete with volleyball nets. During the season it can get quite crowded with tourists, but it’s never as bad as most other beaches.
4. mission beach is your answer if you are looking for that university, tourist and summer feeling. With a short stretch of beach between the shops and the shore, you can listen to music at the restaurants as you sit in the sun. This beach is perfect for relaxing sunbathing as it is very flat. You’re never more than a few steps away from a souvenir shop or restaurant, and it gets extremely crowded during the summer months.
5. Coronado Municipal Beach It is one of the most popular and famous beaches. Located on Coronado Island, its fine sand is soft and pleasant, while its guests are relaxed and calm. There are few tourists on this beach throughout the year due to the famous Hotel del Coronado.