San Diego Beaches

Travel To San Diego – Coronado Island

If you ask anyone in California where the best beaches are, they’ll tell you they’re at Coronado Island in San Diego. Travel to San Diego and find out for yourself why they feel that statement is so true. Linked to the downtown area of San Diego, connected by the Island Bay Bridge is Coronado Island. It’s also the home to the SEAL’s training center as well as the Naval Air Station Coronado, a military powerhouse.

The Coronado Beach is located here as well, along the Travel Channel. Just north of the beach, you will find the Great Weekend Getaway Beach. No matter when you go, even in the summer months, Coronado Beach is never crowded. You and your family will have plenty of room to enjoy the best beaches that California has to offer.

Don’t want to drive over to the island. then take a ferry to The Ferry Landing. The Ferry Landing is also a great addition to what the island has to offer. The marketplace has over thirty shops, restaurants and art galleries. Walk around and take in the view or just take visit to the Tidelands Park. There are some great places to walk or take a bike ride with an awesome view of San Diego’s skyline. If you find yourself there on a Tuesday, you can stop by the farmer’s market.

If you want to see some beautiful landmarks, Coronado is home to the famous Hotel Del Coronado. A Victorian style seaside hotel that was built in 1888. The hotel has been hosted by some famous people like Marilyn Monroe and the Duke and Duchess of Windsor. You will receive some of the best service in California hen you’re at the Coronado. One of the best restaurants is also located in the hotel. This world class hotel is visited by thousands each year because it’s that good.

If you’re one of the many people who love to take a guided tour of the area, you can do so at Glorietta Bay Inn. There are tours several times a week that will show everything that the area has to offer. If you rather not drive, you can let someone else do so by taking a pedicab tour.

If you want to get to the Island, you take the Coronado Bay Bridge off of I-5. You can also catch a ferry in San Diego that runs hourly from 9am-10pm. From there it’s only a little over a mile to the Hotel Del Coronado.

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Travel To San Diego – Ocean Beach

When you travel to San Diego looking for something to do, head over to Ocean Beach. Located in the Ocean Beach community, it’s just south of the Mission Bay channel entrance. The place is very popular in the summer and during the winter time many people love to just walk the beach and take in the scenery.

The structure is about a mile long, so there’s plenty of things to find while you walk around. On the north end of the beach, there are volleyball courts teeming with people who enjoy playing, while others sit in the sand watching them.

At the other end, you will find Ocean Beach Municipal Pier. It’s of course open to the public for you to just walk around as well as fishing. There are tackle shops on the pier and restaurants. If you do want to fish, go ahead, you don’t need a fishing license, but be warned, regulations are enforced on what you catch. Along with restaurants, there are surf shops as well as other commercial establishments.

A unique thing about Ocean Beach is the Dog Beach at the north end. In this sandy beach area, the animals can run freely without a leash, no matter what time of the day it is. The owners are responsible for their dogs actions as well as cleaning up after them. It’s a great place for anyone who owns a dog.

Want to go swimming? Go ahead, there are lifeguards on duty everyday from 9am to dark. they are very helpful and are there for your protection. Be aware that the beaches have powerful rip currents. So to be on the safe side, always swim near a lifeguard.

In certain designated areas you are also allowed to go surfing at Ocean Beach. Think twice about doing any scuba diving, the currents are so strong and there is a lack of undersea life. As for the swimming, Ocean Beach is the place to go when you travel to San Diego, so put Ocean Beach on your list of places to go when you get there.

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