U.S. News selected the best private and public beaches in San Diego. (Getty Images)| Stretching nearly 2 miles long, Mission Beach is San Diego's version of the classic boardwalk beach town.

So grab your sunglasses and get your camera ready: Here are the five beautiful outdoor spaces locals say you have to visit the next time you're in San Diego ... at the South Beach parking entrance).

San Diego photographer Blair Austin is making waves with his unique underwater photography at Black's Beach, capturing breathtaking images of massive swells that form during winter storms.