San Diego International Airport 26 min
Moonlight State Beach (12 min)
Sandy beach with a snack bar, playground, volleyball & tennis courts & recreation equipment rentals. Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography (16 min)
Interactive tide pools & exhibitions for all things under the sea in an oceanside building. Torrey Pines State Reserve (10 min)
Acres of oceanside trails for exploring or exercising while spotting occasional dolphins or bobcats. LEGOLAND California (16 min)
Vivid Lego-themed quarters in a lively hotel offering dining, an outdoor pool & free breakfast. La Jolla Shores Park (19 min)
2-block space steps away from the sand & waves offers grassy area & playgrounds. La Jolla Cove (22 min)
Popular with divers, this quaint beach houses permanent lifeguard stations, picnic tables & showers. Cardiff State Beach (8 min)
Protected beach in state park system popular with surfers with a state-run campground nearby. San Elijo State Beach (16 min)
2-mile stretch of sand with large campgrounds popular for swimming, surfing, snorkeling & picnics. Torrey Pines Golf Course (14 min)
Iconic venue with two 18-hole courses on the ocean cliffs, plus a pro shop, a restaurant & a hotel. San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve and Nature Center (6 min)
Nature reserve with 7 miles of trails plus a visitor center with exhibits overlooking the lagoon. Annie's Canyon Trail (5 min)
Rugged wilderness hiking paths in an ecological reserve with sweeping ocean & lagoon views. Black's Beach (15 min)
Famed, scenic & clothing-optional beach beneath the bluffs of Torrey Pines. San Diego Botanic Garden (12 min)
Large botanical garden with vistas & four miles of trails featuring flowering trees, palms & bamboo. Torrey Pines State Beach (11 min)
Sandy lifeguarded beach with restrooms & showers, backed by cliffs & pine-wooded nature reserve. Windansea Beach (25 min)
This beach has been popular with surfers for decades & features an iconic palm-covered surf shack. | 
