San Diego International Airport 26 min
Torrey Pines State Beach (11 min)
Sandy lifeguarded beach with restrooms & showers, backed by cliffs & pine-wooded nature reserve. Cardiff State Beach (7 min)
Protected beach in state park system popular with surfers with a state-run campground nearby. Moonlight State Beach (13 min)
Sandy beach with a snack bar, playground, volleyball & tennis courts & recreation equipment rentals. San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve and Nature Center (8 min)
Nature reserve with 7 miles of trails plus a visitor center with exhibits overlooking the lagoon. Torrey Pines State Reserve (12 min)
Acres of oceanside trails for exploring or exercising while spotting occasional dolphins or bobcats. Torrey Pines Golf Course (15 min)
Iconic venue with two 18-hole courses on the ocean cliffs, plus a pro shop, a restaurant & a hotel. LEGOLAND California (18 min)
Vivid Lego-themed quarters in a lively hotel offering dining, an outdoor pool & free breakfast. La Jolla Shores Park (20 min)
2-block space steps away from the sand & waves offers grassy area & playgrounds. San Elijo State Beach (14 min)
2-mile stretch of sand with large campgrounds popular for swimming, surfing, snorkeling & picnics. Annie's Canyon Trail (7 min)
Rugged wilderness hiking paths in an ecological reserve with sweeping ocean & lagoon views. La Jolla Cove (22 min)
Popular with divers, this quaint beach houses permanent lifeguard stations, picnic tables & showers. Black's Beach (15 min)
Famed, scenic & clothing-optional beach beneath the bluffs of Torrey Pines. Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography (16 min)
Interactive tide pools & exhibitions for all things under the sea in an oceanside building. Windansea Beach (26 min)
This beach has been popular with surfers for decades & features an iconic palm-covered surf shack. San Diego Botanic Garden (14 min)
Large botanical garden with vistas & four miles of trails featuring flowering trees, palms & bamboo. | 
