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Beach Basics: San Diego

A small list of my personal favorite beach spots in San Diego!

Lunden Cunningham

Jun 24, 2015

St John Fisher College

San Diego! The epic and beautiful home of famous people such as Tony Hawk, Phil Michelson and even Ron Burgundy!

What attracts all these celebrities and thousands of tourist every year?

Is it the Mexican food? The Zoo? Comic Con? Nope! It's actually the stellar humidity free warmth and the beaches! The beaches of San Diego County each have their own unique flare and personality!

Here are some of my favorite beaches in San Diego.

1. Swami's/Pipes

Swami's is a hidden treasure of the north county beach life. It's located on the south side of Encinitas right before you hit Cardiff and Solana Beach. After you park in the extremely small lot or on the road you trot down a few dozen stairs before you reach the shore line.

I love Swami's because the crowds are pretty well under control and it's primarily a surfing beach. If you prefer more of a family atmosphere Moonlight Beach is a quick walk up the shore. Swami's is the ideal beach for a picnic and it's conveniently located by Swami's Cafe that has the best Acai Bowls in North County.

Encinitas is also a very cute town that has a bunch of unique boutiques. Overall Encinitas is a 10 out of 10!

2. Pacific Beach (A.K.A P.B)

Pacific Beach is by far the most exciting beach to hang out at during both the day and the night. There's always something going on and it's also home to one of the most beautiful piers in San Diego County.

Pacific Beach is home to some of the best restaurants in all of San Diego. A few of my favorite are Baked Bear, Fred's Mexican Cafe, and Rum Jungle Cafe. An Urban Outfitters and Brandy Melville are also conveniently located right near the beach.

If you're not into buying clothes brand new, and want to play around with some vintage pieces, PB is home to a copious amount of thrift stores.

3. Sunset Cliffs

By far the most beautiful view in all of San Diego.

Sunset Cliffs in an amazing stretch of shore that rests between Ocean Beach and Point Loma. The Cliffs are fun to climb and navigate and it also offers a lot of room to set down a blanket and watch the sunset or admire the stars.

It can be hazardous, however, so be very careful, but altogether Sunset Cliffs will be one view you will never forget!

All together, San Diego is a great vacation destination!

It's often forgotten in the shadow of L.A and San Fransisco, however I assure you that the beaches, the people, and the lifestyle will make you very thankful that you paid San Diego a visit.

Stay Sunny!

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