San Diego International Airport 27 min
Torrey Pines Golf Course (11 min) Iconic venue with two 18-hole courses on the ocean cliffs, plus a pro shop, a restaurant & a hotel. Torrey Pines State Reserve (7 min) Acres of oceanside trails for exploring or exercising while spotting occasional dolphins or bobcats. La Jolla Cove (23 min) Popular with divers, this quaint beach houses permanent lifeguard stations, picnic tables & showers. Cardiff State Beach (13 min) Protected beach in state park system popular with surfers with a state-run campground nearby. Torrey Pines State Beach (6 min) Sandy lifeguarded beach with restrooms & showers, backed by cliffs & pine-wooded nature reserve. San Elijo State Beach (21 min) 2-mile stretch of sand with large campgrounds popular for swimming, surfing, snorkeling & picnics. Moonlight State Beach (15 min) Sandy beach with a snack bar, playground, volleyball & tennis courts & recreation equipment rentals. San Diego Botanic Garden (16 min) Large botanical garden with vistas & four miles of trails featuring flowering trees, palms & bamboo. Black's Beach (16 min) Famed, scenic & clothing-optional beach beneath the bluffs of Torrey Pines. Mission Bay (25 min) A popular recreation destination, this artificial saltwater bay features a park, beaches & trails. Windansea Beach (26 min) This beach has been popular with surfers for decades & features an iconic palm-covered surf shack. LEGOLAND California (20 min) Vivid Lego-themed quarters in a lively hotel offering dining, an outdoor pool & free breakfast. Children's Pool Beach (24 min) Picturesque oceanfront setting with a small cove beach known for views of adult seals & pups. Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography (18 min) Interactive tide pools & exhibitions for all things under the sea in an oceanside building. La Jolla Shores Park (21 min) 2-block space steps away from the sand & waves offers grassy area & playgrounds. |