"Coronado" means "crowned one"). In fact, not only is it one of the best beaches in San Diego, it's also considered one of the best California beaches. While you won't have access to a bustling ...

Southern California beaches come in all sizes and specialties. From San Diego to Santa Barbara, some offer animal watching, some beaches are best for water sports, and others don’t even have sand.

Minutes from downtown San Diego, the shimmering sand of Coronado Beach is backdropped ... Dana Point's Doheny State Beach—the first in California—is a favorite for swimming and tide pooling.