CA, USA · 58,893 residents

NATIONAL CITY

Good: solid options nearby, with a few sports standing out.

Metro access. Good outdoor options for a metro area, but little public land nearby and few visitor services. Not a destination town.

Adventure Score

60/100

How it works →

★ In-depth guideSan Diego (La Jolla), CASea-cave kayaking, snorkeling and beginner surf at La Jolla Cove and Shores, with Torrey Pines cliffs and the Mission Trails peaks a short drive away.

What's close

KNOWN FOR

The named spots closest to town for each of its best sports, with the distance from the town centre.

Surfing99

Running80

San Diego Embarcadero to Balboa Park8 km
Balboa Park Loop9 km
Mission Bay Loop16 km
Mission Bay Park Loop16 km
Mission Trails Regional Park18 km

Climbing43

How National City gets to 60

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Four categories add up to the score. How the score works

ActivitiesStrong

Best activityExcellent
Second activityGood
Third activitySome
VarietyGood
Out the doorGood

Wild landSome

Public landSome

BasecampExcellent

Places to stayExcellent
CampingExcellent
FoodExcellent
KidsExcellent
Rainy-day backupsExcellent
Outfitters and rentalsExcellent
Fuel and groceriesExcellent

Adventure townSome

Visitor lodging per residentLittle
Outdoor businessesSome

Where they are

NATIONAL CITY AND ITS TOP SPOTS

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