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Top 10 Nature & Parks in Downtown, California (CA)
San Diego embodies laid-back California culture, complete with a Boardwalk, surfing communities, and outstanding Mexican food. Breathe in the fresh ocean air at Sunset Cliffs Natural Park, then gobble down a fresh fish taco at a La Jolla seafood joint. The naval aircrafts at the USS Midway Museum will have you standing at attention. A free Sunday concert at the Spreckels Organ Pavilion is the perfect way to unwind after a Saturday night bar-hop in the thumping Gaslamp Quarter.
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1. Bayside Trail
2. Razor Point and Beach Trail Loop
3. Palm Canyon
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
Bike trail located in the Santa Rosa Mountains: mountain and desert landscapes feed your eyes while the rolling trail works your legs.
4. Mission Beach Boardwalk
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 780 reviews
Biking, jogging and skating on San Diego's scenic waterfront path is popular with tourists and locales alike.
Reviewed By dougwalcott - Zeeland, United States
This was a great place! We spent a week right on the beach boardwalk. It’s a beautiful location right along the ocean. It’s great for walking, bike riding and scooter rentals. Belmont park right on the boardwalk is a fun place to visit.
5. Harbor and Shelter Islands
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 356 reviews
Two scenic islands in San Diego bay that offer a variety of restaurants, hotels and water sports such as scuba and fishing excursions.
Reviewed By GlobalGypsy_13 - San Diego, United States
Although both is these islands have hotels and restaurants, I prefer to walk Shelter Island as it's also a working yard for boaters. In addition to sweeping views of San Diego Bay you can fish from the public pier or reflect on the community of 3 Portuguese fishermen pulling out a large tuna together that are immortalized in a statue.
6. South Carlsbad State Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 132 reviews
RV campgrounds and uncrowded beaches are what you will find along this popular recreation area in San Diego.
7. Torrey Pines State Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 326 reviews
Reviewed By GlobalGypsy_13 - San Diego, United States
On a cold, nippy December morning this beach was nearly empty except for birds. Brown Pelicans swooped overhead, Red Knots fed along the surf. And small unknown birds darted through and over the rocks. What a glorious escape from the anxieties of the current Covid-19!
8. Sculpture Garden
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4.0 based on 22 reviews
Bright iron sculptures twist up from the ground as if they were a strange new variety of plant life.
Reviewed By GlobalGypsy_13 - San Diego, United States
In the heart of Balboa Park art comes alive with 2 Niki de Saint Phalle pieces in front of the Mingei Museum and several modern sculptures in the patio area by the San Diego Museum of Art (SDMA). If you go through their outdoor café area of SDMA, you'll come to an open air grassy area with more modern pieces including ones by Henry Moore and Barbara Hepworth. So explore and enjoy -- it's free.
9. Ocean Beach
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 838 reviews
One-mile long beach features a municipal pier for walking and fishing plus designated areas reserved for swimming and surfing.
Reviewed By ChrisK100 - Henderson, United States
We visit San Diego and just love the atmosphere of Ocean Beach where we always visit...we are so lucky to get a spot to park on Abbot Street almost right next to the Pier...we go down to the water's edge and watch the surfers and enjoy the crashing waves and salt air. It is crazy with people (of all types there) so be prepared for busy restaurants and stores! Walk along Newport Avenue and you'll find everything as far as food and merchandise and there sure are always a lot of people who enjoy lining up for a bite to eat at Hodad's! It's just a crazy awesome place and totally worth the visit.
