San Diego and it's neighboring suburbs are constantly voted onto lists of top beaches for surfing in the United States. The University of California at San Diego was even voted #1 surfing school in the nation. Below are three awards won by San Diego beaches and a list of some of the top beaches in San Diego with necessary information for beginners as well as a map of the San Diego County shoreline.
| Beach | City | Crowded | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Jolla Shores | La Jolla | Very | Easy |
| Sunset Cliffs | Point Loma | Rarely | Moderate |
| Swami's | Encinitas | Very | Medium |
| Ocean Beach Jetty | Ocean Beach | Moderately(Locals) | Moderate |
| Windansea Beach | La Jolla | Moderately(Locals) | Easy-Moderate |
| Trestles | South Clemente | Very | Moderate |
| Black's Beach | La Jolla | Rarely | Hard |
