A place to explore the most southern coast of California
Say, are you looking for dog friendly beaches in San Diego? As a dog owner, there is no better feeling than sharing the outdoors together! And what better place to explore than at the beach!
Here I would like to present to you a comprehensive list of all the dog friendly beaches in San Diego. I will be covering the entire San Diego County, first starting up north and making my way to the U.S./ Mexico Border.
I have added a # to specify which location is leash free.
I remember when I was working at a coffee shop in San Diego’s Hotel Circle while in college, the number one question that the tourists would ask was, “Where is La Jolla,” followed by, “How did you get to Black’s Beach?”
Ok, so why so many inquiries?
Well, the answer is that Black’s Beach is one of the largest public nude beaches in the United States. Just thinking about seeing naked people made me uncomfortable when I was young, so going there at that time was out of the question.
Fast forward twenty-five years later and I end up taking my two teenage daughters there!
Did I also mention that the surf is phenomenal?
Trestles Beach is a collection of surf breaks located at the northern border of San Onofre State Beach. Saying that this beach is world famous is an understatement! In fact, the Hurley Pro is held here!
I went over this area a bit in a previous post on San Onofre State Beach, but today I would like to concentrate on the Beach Trail leading to Trestles Beach.
The Beach Trail going east also becomes the Panhe Nature trail, which I have also written about if you are interested.
Recently, I have been teaching myself about all of the Southern California native plant species, so today I would like to point out a few to you if you do not mind. It helps me!
Once we arrive at Trestles, I will also be showcasing the San Mateo Creek/ Lagoon which ends at the beach as well as checking out the surfers and the dunes.
Panhe Nature Trail connects the San Mateo Campground to Trestles Beach on the Northeastern border of San Onofre State Beach. Here you may witness first hand what ‘Old California ‘ used to be.
Would you like to join me for a tour?
Let’s go.
Agua Hedionda Lagoon is forty minutes north of Downtown San Diego, in the city of Carlsbad. The lagoon is over 400 acres and is the home to numerous plants and animals, as well as a recreational playground for humans and leashed dogs!
There are several trails to choose from at the Agua Hedionda Lagoon. Today, we are going to explore the Hubbs Trail which is situated closest to the Ocean at the northwestern portion of the lagoon.
I can not tell you how excited I was to go and check out the Agua Hedionda Lagoon Discovery Center! I have always been fond of this lagoon. In fact, when I used to work as a Fisheries Technician, I would find a large number of shore anglers fishing on the western edge of this lagoon.
In San Diego, there are several lagoons as well as complimentary Nature Centers filled with valuable information on local flora and fauna.
On my site here, I have a page which lists all of these Coastal Lagoons and Nature Centers in San Diego County.
It has been my goal to visit everyone! Today is the day to check out the Agua Hedionda Lagoon Discovery Center!
Let’s go!
Today, I would like to take you on a tour of the San Elijo Lagoon Nature Center which lies between Encinitas to the north and Solana Beach to the south in San Diego North County. I have always wanted to explore the San Elijo Lagoon as you can see it from both HWY 101 and off of the Interstate 5 Freeway.
Come and join me, would you?
Today, I would like to present to you a comprehensive list of all possible San Diego fishing piers. We will start the journey in North County San Diego at the Oceanside pier, making our way south, all around San Diego Bay and finally ending at the Imperial Beach pier less than two miles away from Mexico.
Have you ever walked down the southern Oceanside beaches? Did you know that at the very end, right near the border of Carlsbad there is a private beach named Saint Malo Beach?
In fact, the community of Saint Malo owns the part of the Buena Vista Lagoon closest to the Pacific Ocean.
Not much is known of this beach, and because of this, I was extremely intrigued to learn more. I would like to mention right up front, that there is hardly any information about this area on the internet.
I spent countless hours trying to find something, anything!
Well, I found just enough so here I am to take you on a mini-tour of this infamous beach.
Come on!
Let’s have a look!
On the morning of March 9, 2018, my mother-in-law and I decided to take a trip to the Buena Vista Lagoon in Oceanside, California.
I had been here once before but never took the quarter-mile hike just outside of the Buena Vista Lagoon Audubon’s Nature Center.
I have been intrigued ever since, so we are back!
Come and join me for a tour!
I present to you a comprehensive list of all San Diego wheelchair accessible beaches. First off, I will be listing for the entire San Diego County, beginning North and making way to the South.
All addresses are linked to Google Maps, and a phone number is provided as well.
Today I would like to showcase a few of the best beaches of La Jolla in the hope that the beauty and wonder will encourage others to visit San Diego and experience the loveliness first hand.
La Jolla is a seaside community situated on top of towering cliffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean located 20 minutes north of Downtown San Diego.
One day I decided to head down to the coast to do some more research on my website. So, I had my itinerary all ready, with over 12 beaches to go check out, starting with North Pacific Beach.
I was fortunate that it was such a lovely day. It was so warm that I didn’t even need a jacket. Where else can you experience mid 70’s in the winter but Southern California!
My “Beaches of San Diego County” was a big help. Here, I have linked all the addresses of each beach to Google Maps.
One of my favorite places to explore for over the past 30 years in the Los Penasquitos Lagoon. I would like to take you on tour, would you join me?
Ok! Let’s go!
Located between the city of Del Mar to the north and the border of San Diego to the south, the Los Penasquitos Lagoon is a 510-acre coastal salt marsh estuary.
Translated from Spanish, meaning “The Little Cliffs,” the Los Penasquitos Lagoon frames the northern part of the Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve and is designated as a Natural Preserve. Continue reading “Los Penasquitos Lagoon”
Torrey Pines State Beach is located right between La Jolla to the south and Del Mar to the north. I have been visiting this beach for over 30 years and never tire of the sights.
While living in San Diego, this was our number one beach to come and visit.
I discovered Torrey Pines State Beach when I was working as a Fisheries Technician. This beach is a prime spot for surf fishing. I can not think of a better place to have to work on!
I love it here so much!