Situated on the border of San Diego’s La Jolla and Pacific Beach districts, Tourmaline Surf Park is a “surfers’ mecca” in the San Diego area and is home to Tourmaline Beach.

Tourmaline isn’t really a beach for swimming, as the activity isn’t allowed in most areas, and the park doesn’t have much grass. The beach is excellent, however, for surfers or visitors wanting to sunbathe and simply watch windsurfers, kiteboards, and surfers.

Just to the south is Pacific Beach’s Crystal Pier, while heading north will lead visitors to tide pools and a rocky beach at the Linda Way Beach Access.

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