Tourmaline Surfing Park

Located in the city of San Diego, Tourmaline Surfing Park Beach is a small and narrow beach that is a part of Tourmaline Surfing Park. Tourmaline Surfing Park is situated at the end of Tourmaline Street and is a perfect destination for picnicking. Also known as Tourmo, Tourmaline Surfing Park Beach is one of the best surfing beaches in San Diego and is a great place to surf, kiteboard, and windsurf any time of year. Tourmaline Surfing Park Beach welcomes dogs on a leash between 9 am and 6 pm from April to October and between 9 am to 4 pm from November to March. Tourmaline Surfing Park Beach offers many amenities including lifeguards, restrooms, showers, picnic tables, fire pits, and barbecues.

If you are looking for additional amenities, the historic Crystal Pier is on the south side of the beach and offers incredible views of the North Pacific Ocean – and many shops and restaurants.

There are many activities at Tourmaline Surfing Park Beach including surfing, windsurfing, kiteboarding, and sunbathing. Please note that swimming here is not allowed because of mid-sized waves and strong rip currents.

Getting to Tourmaline Surfing Park Beach is very easy – the beach is situated at the intersection of La Jolla Boulevard and Tourmaline Street. There is a large free parking lot at 601 Tourmaline Street that is a few yards from the beach.

If you are looking for attractions near Tourmaline Surfing Park Beach, you can drive 20 minutes to San Diego Zoo, a non-profit wildlife sanctuary that is home to 3,500 rare and endangered animals and over 700,000 plants. SeaWorld San Diego is an animal-themed water park featuring water rides, roller coasters, pet shows, and underwater diving at Explorer’s Reef. Spread across 370 acres, Del Mar Fairgrounds is known for many events including the annual San Diego County Fair, Del Mar National Horse Show, Scream Zone, and Holiday of Lights. Another great attraction near Tourmaline Surfing Park Beach is the San Dieguito Heritage Museum at the Heritage Ranch which displays historical photographs and artifacts from the cities of San Diego and Encinitas.

If you get hungry, you can drive four minutes to many restaurants near Tourmaline Surfing Park Beach. The Mexican restaurant Oscars Mexican Seafood serves tacos, nachos, fajitas, tortillas, enchiladas, and seafood along with cocktails and live music. Fig Tree Café Pacific Beach is a nice Californian restaurant that offers burritos, burgers, sandwiches, French fries, ceviche, and desserts in patio seating – and also has special vegan options. Another good restaurant near Tourmaline Surfing Park Beach is Ambrogio15, a pizza restaurant featuring Milano-style pizza, focaccia, antipasti, Taglieri, breadsticks, desserts, and wines.

If you are looking for a hotel near Tourmaline Surfing Park Beach, there are many hotels within a 15-minute drive. If you are looking for a luxurious option, the 5-Star pet-friendly hotel Four Seasons Residence Club Aviara, North San Diego boasts its pool, bar, spa, restaurant, fitness center, tennis court, and golf course. The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe, A Tribute Portfolio Resort & Spa is a 4-Star hotel that welcomes pets and offers a pool, lounge, restaurant, spa, gym, and tennis courts. The 3-Star pet-friendly hotel Hampton Inn Encinitas Cardiff Beach Area features a pool and fitness center. If you are looking for a budget-friendly hotel near Tourmaline Surfing Park Beach, the 2-Star Quality Inn Encinitas Near Legoland has many amenities including a pool, spa, and gym.