Die Küste von La Jolla könnte abwechslungsreicher nicht sein: Von spitzen Felsformationen und steilen Klippen über malerische Buchten und Gezeitentümpeln bis hin zu tosender Brandung, von Tangwäldern unter Wasser über geheimnisvolle Grotten bis hin zu Seehundkolonien – und all das vor dem immer wiederkehrenden Panorama des azurblauen Pazifischen Ozeans und weißen Sandstränden.

Recently named among the 20 best surf towns in the world by National Geographic, Encinitas wears its surf history proudly. Located along six miles of Pacific Ocean coastline, Encinitas is an unspoiled reminder of the historic Highway 101 beach culture that thrived in the mid-1900s.

Mountains, beaches, bays, sky-scraping buildings—you better believe San Diego has some jaw-dropping scenery. Even for such a picturesque place, some spots are downright postcard-pretty. Some of these views are right off the road. Others require some work to attain. Either way, they pack in about as much of the beauty of California’s Beach City as is possible in one dramatic shot.

Find dog-friendly beaches and off-leash dog parks in San Diego that are great for your dog to perfect its doggy-paddle, play fetch, or have a snore-fest on the warm sand.