Marston Point — Attraction in San Diego

Sadly Large Loop road, South of Chess Club building is not good. Bathroom on that road has been closed for years, and Northern Bathroom at intersection becomes overly busy, many unhoused/homeless, and regularly dirty. Unhoused/homeless need alternative bathrooms, and SafeZone parking also! I came in the evening/night and it was very lonely and quiet. Generally beautiful area, lots of parking when road & parking lots open. Much picnic and rest areas, lots of paths and trails too!! Hope more help will come to this area soon, as it is so close to SO much residents...

This is my Husband's favorite picnic spot in Balboa Park. It's a little off the foot traffic path but most importantly it is directly beneath the terminal path to San Diego International Airport. On a still day you can literally feel and hear the vortexies off the wings of the planes flying over head.

Almost always the drum circle group is going which is a nice addition. Sometimes there is occasional homeless in the area but we've never had an...

A good spot to park for FREE when accessing downtown San Diego. The walk from here is less than 1 mile to the heart of downtown. There are many homeless people milling around in 2017, but the views are still pretty good perched up on this point and I haven't felt unsafe here during the day yet. Many people jog and walk their dogs here while the jets come in for landings at Lindburgh Field (SAN) Airport. Sunsets can be...