San Diego Beach Is Named No. 1 in the U.S. by Tripadvisor

The beach rankings are determined entirely by Tripadvisor reviews.

In an aerial photo, La Jolla Cove is seen on Oct. 7, 2025, in San Diego. K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune/TNS

By Lori Weisberg The San Diego Union-Tribune

La Jolla Cove, best known by locals and visitors for its sandstone cliffs, clear waters, and omnipresent sea lions, has nabbed the No. 1 spot in Tripadvisor’s annual ranking of the best beaches in the United States.