Coronado Beach in Visual Studio .NET

Creator Data Matrix ECC200 in Visual Studio .NET Coronado Beach

If you re spending any time on Coronado, don t miss this wide, sparklingsand paradise of a beach, framed by the fabulous Hotel Del Coronado and extending along Ocean Avenue up to grassy Sunset Park It s a flat, benign beach (that can glitter with gold pyrite flakes) perfect for sunbathing, strolling, and wading Street parking (some metered) is plentiful even in summer, and the beach includes lifeguards, restrooms, and a picnic area with a few fire rings The islands visible from here Los Coronados are 18 miles away and belong to Mexico

This beach sits just across the channel from Mission Bay To reach it, take West Point Loma Boulevard all the way to the end The northern end of Ocean Beach Park is known as Dog Beach after the pooches that frolic on the sand Surfers generally congregate around Ocean Beach Pier, mostly in the water but often at the snack shack on the end Riptides (dangerous currents) are strong here, so venturing in beyond waist depth is not a good idea Facilities include restrooms, showers, picnic tables, and plenty of metered parking spots; the funky shops and food stands of Newport Avenue are a couple blocks away

These neighbors along Mission Boulevard share a popular boardwalk: Ocean Front Walk, a fun, free-for-all human parade To the south, Mission Beach features several dozen blocks of narrow but popular sandy beach known for a youthful surf culture and beginner-friendly

waves Grassy Belmont Park sits at midpoint (at West Mission Bay Drive), offering rides and carnival-style entertainment Pacific Beach begins around Pacific Beach Drive, where the scene is only slightly more sophisticated, and the surfers a little more experienced Waves break pretty far out, making this one of San Diego s best swimming beaches One exception is Tourmaline Surfing Park, at the northernmost end of Pacific Beach, where the sport s old guard gathers to ride the waves Swimming is prohibited, but come to watch the masters in action You can find metered spots spaced along Mission Boulevard s side streets, and maybe even a few curbside spaces, if you re lucky Both beaches have lifeguards and well-spaced restroom facilities Just east of Mission Beach is Mission Bay, whose labyrinth of calm waters and pretty peninsulas are ideal for exploring Check with Seaforth Boat Rental, 1641 Quivera Rd (% 619-223-1681; wwwseaforthboat rentalcom), which offers half- and full-day rentals on powerboats, sailboats, personal watercraft (PWCs), motorized skiffs, kayaks, or paddleboats If you don t want to get your feet wet, bikes are available for rent at the Marriott Hotel (% 619-234-1500, ext 6535) for $12 to $30 an hour, $30 to $50 a day They also rent surreys starting at $20 an hour You do not have to be a guest to rent Bike Tours San Diego (% 619-238-2444) offers guided tours that vary in price depending on area covered; they also just rent bikes (about $22 $35 per day) For in-line skates or traditional quads, Mission Beach Club, 704 Ventura Place, at Ocean Front Walk (% 858-488-5050), can set you up with skates and all necessary safety gear

This scenic jewel appears regularly on La Jolla postcards and is worth the drive even if you re staying closer to downtown Framed by grasscarpeted bluffs and sheltering a snorkel-friendly marine preserve just below the surface, the cove is also a terrific spot for swimmers of all abilities It s on the small side, so avoid peak summer weekends if you can; the free parking spaces along Coast Boulevard tend to fill quickly, as well, but it s an easy walk from anywhere in the village Many visitors never know about the seals that hang out about 4 blocks south of La Jolla Cove at Children s Pool Beach, a tiny cove originally named for the toddlers who could safely frolic behind a man-made seawall These days, the sand is mostly off-limits to humans, who congregate along the seawall railing or onshore to admire the protected seals who sun themselves on the beach or on semi-submerged rocks You can get surprisingly close truly a mesmerizing sight