San Diego County includes about 70 miles of coastline, from Oceanside in the north to Imperial Beach near the Mexican border. These beaches draw the usual surfers, sun worshipers and swimmers, but those closest to the big port city offer a nice mix of outdoor life and indoor culture.
Kaitlin Schupp, 20, and Delisa Lopez, 21, both of San Diego, make the shape of a heart together with their hands while dancing to Otis Redding at Sunset Cliffs in San Diego.
For more in this series exploring Southern California's beaches, visit our Cruising the Coast page.
