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Summer is here, and what better way to beat the heat and soak up some rays than a day at the beach? As natives to the area, we’re sure you know the best places to go to feel the sand between your toes, but just in case you’re missing one, we’ve got you covered.
If you’re ready for a relaxing day away from all the stress of your everyday life, (we know, moving in can be a hassle!) take a look at this list, courtesy of renters.apartments.com. Get your beach ball and your towel ready - we’ll see you on the waves!
1. Coronado and Imperial Beach combo visit. If you haven't driven along San Diego's Silver Strand, you can get a two for one beach day! Either jump on the 5 Freeway and head down to Imperial Beach or start by cruising over the Coronado bridge and head south. Imperial Beach is home to the annual sand castle competition each June where local residents and people from all over San Diego County come to watch the artistic spectacle. Visit this year and celebrate the Port of San Diego's 50th anniversary.
From Imperial Beach jump on the Silver Strand, the 7 mile long isthmus connecting IB to the "island" of Coronado. Once in Coronado, park along the famous Hotel Del Coronado. Take a tour through the hotel, then hit the beach. If you're ready to relax, lay back and watch the military jets come zooming through the clouds. If you fancy a walk along this serene strip of beach, be sure to stop in the "mini-dune" section to take a photo or two.
2. Del Mar State Beach. Great for a long walk when the tide is far out, body surfing or laying in the sun. Home to Seagrove and Powerhouse Parks, the train passes through the beach here- very cool view the kids will love. If you prefer your beach day on the move, walk along the train track up above and see surfers dotting the coastline down below. If you catch the sunset at this beach, be sure to catch a glance of the hot hair balloon riders off in the distance.
3. Mission Beach near Belmont Park. If you want to see it all, this is the happening spot on Sundays. Famous for Belmont Park, you can take the kids on a roller coaster ride on The Big Dipper overlooking the bay and beach and be back on the sand two minutes later. Known all over the world, people flock to play volleyball, surf along the wavy jetty, get a tattoo and people watch from the sand. If you need reprieve from the excitement, you can conveniently cross the street to the quieter bayside beach.
4. Moonlight Beach In Encinitas. If any San Diego beach could be considered the total package, this is it. The newly renovated beach area is reminiscent of Santa Monica's boardwalk area, but still with the chill down-to-earth vibe San Diego is known for. The beach has bathrooms, showers, a huge picnic area, fire pits, playgrounds and of course, a vast stretch of sand. Oh, did we mention the bathrooms and showers are clean! If you forget your lunch, not to worry, there's even a snack shop.
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