During your stay at one of the many San Diego rental houses, the beach is just a short distance away. The coast of San Diego is littered with beaches to accommodate your adventurous needs. There are beaches that entertain, those that evoke relaxation and those that are geared toward families and children. The choices are endless and they are all worth visiting. You will find the beaches are as warm and inviting as your San Diego vacation house is.
The Northern Beaches
The beaches to the north of the city offer beautiful, wide sandy beaches that are perfect for lounging on, playing in the sand and taking a dip in the Pacific. Surfing is a popular sport, especially at Swamis Beach. You will also find a great oceanfront walkway at Oceanside Beach. Many visitors to the area congregate at the beach side restaurants, shops and hotels. Also located at the north end of town is Del Mar Beach, which boasts a grassy, park-like area for picnics. Pack a lunch and bring your pooch to roll around in the grass.
The Central Beaches
The beaches of central San Diego offer more activities such as snorkeling and seal watching. When you visit the shores of La Jolla Cove and La Jolla Shores, you can indulge in boutiques and restaurants along the beaches in addition to some great activities. At the Coves, enjoy snorkeling or diving at the small sandy cove. But for a bigger area to play, be sure to stop at La Jolla Shores or Blacks Beach. If you have children in tow, a must visit will be the Children's Pool, where seal watching is a favorite pastime of locals and visitors alike.
The Southern Beaches
The most active beach-goers will definitely want to head to the southern beaches. Tourmaline Beach is a popular spot for windsurfing and kitesurfing. Whereas Pacific Beach is a surf-swim-sun-shop kind of place. For the ultimate in amusement, you will want to visit Mission Beach. At Mission Beach you will find surf rental shops, restaurants, shops and the magnificent Belmont (amusement) Park. The Belmont Park features everything from roller coasters to bumper cars and sweets at every turn. Both the young and young at heart will enjoy strolling through Mission Beach and taking in the lively atmosphere. South Mission Beach is a popular spot to take in some volleyball and basketball.
The Special Beaches
While visiting the San Diego area, be sure to take some time to visit some of the special beaches of the southern tip. Sunset Cliffs Beach has beautiful rocky cliffs that hover over the sandy beach. Coronado beach is a short trip across the Coronado Bridge and features the amazing Del Coronado Hotel. And finally, one of the only beaches that offers horseback riding is Tijuana Sloughs, which is situated on the boarder of Mexico.
So regardless of your length of stay at a San Diego rental house,
your beach adventures will be plentiful and varied. The beach is no
longer just a place for sun and swimming; activities are everywhere. Be
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