The Fourth of July landed on a Tuesday this year with the weekend starting July 2nd and going through to the 4rth for a grand fireworks display and long four day weekend.
In Mission Beach and Pacific Beach San Diego crowds flocked to the beaches to beat record heat in the inland areas which hit and went over 100 degrees.
Local news media reported that over 1.5 million people were expected to hit San Diego's beaches for this four day weekend.
Come with us and check out some of the sights from San Diego's beaches from this years Fourth of July weekend.
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Photos by Sean Callahan for SoCal Beaches Magazine
The Fourth of July in Pacific Beach. Photo by Sean Callahan
Visitors to Mission Beach get a surf lesson from a local instructor before going out in the water. Mission Beach has several surf schools and surf camps that run through out the year. Photo by Sean Callahan
A group of people in Mission Beach start celebrating The Fourth of July weekend. Photo by Sean Callahan
The Crystal Pier in Pacific Beach. Photo by Sean Callahan
A look of Pacific Beach north of The Crystal Pier. This is a very popular spots for surfers and locals. Photo by Sean Callahan
A lifeguard passes through traffic in Pacific Beach. Lifeguards made hundreds of rescues over The Fourth of July Weekend. Photo by Sean Calllahan
The one and only Ken gets ready for the Fourth of July weekend with one of his many colorful one of a kind outfits. Ken has been a regular in Mission Beach and Pacific Beach for over 20 years. Photo by Sean Callahan
Where ever Ken goes there will surely be laughter, photos and lots of jaw dropping looks. Photo by Sean Callahan
A lifeguard gets ready to go out and perform a rescue, one of hundreds done on San Diego beaches over The Fourth of July weekend. Photo by Sean Callahan
The boardwalk area in Pacific Beach by Pacific Beach Drive, one of the most popular beach spots in San Diego. Photo by Sean Callahan
A look down the boardwalk in Mission Beach. Photo by Sean Callahan
Pacific Beach July 2nd 2006. Photo by Sean Callahan
Pacific Beach south of the Crystal Pier on July 2nd 2006. Photo by Sean Callahan
Pacific Beach July 2nd 2006. Photo by Sean Callahan
A day at the beach in Pacific Beach. Photo by Sean Callahan
No shortage of bikes and traffic on the boardwalk in Pacific Beach. Photo by Sean Callahan
The boardwalk area in North Pacific Beach. Photo by Sean Callahan
Lifeguards helped keep over an estimated 1.5 million beach visitors safe in San Diego over The Fourth of July weekend. Photo by Sean Callahan
A look south at The Crystal Pier in Pacific Beach. Photo by Sean Callahan
North Pacific Beach San Diego. Photo by Sean Callahan
Pacific Beach is one of the most crowded beaches in San Diego with a large selection of both visitors and locals. Photo by Sean Callahan
Sunset on the Pacific Ocean in Mission Beach on July 1st 2006. Photo by Sean Callahan
Beach goers enjoy a nice Fourth of July weekend in Pacific Beach. Photo by Sean Callahan
Pacific Beach on a Saturday afternoon over The Fourth of July weekend. Photo by Sean Callahan.
Sunset at Belmont Park July 1st 2006. Photo by Sean Callahan
Some of the party goers by "PB Drive" on Saturday July 1st 2006. Photo by Sean Callahan
The day's weather, water and surf reports from the main lifeguard tower in Mission Beach., Photo by Sean Callahan
A day at the beach in Paciifc Beach includes plenty of sun, surfing and frinds to hang out with. Photo by Sean Callahan
Pacific Beach on one of it's most crowded days of the year. The Fourth of July weekend brings tens of thousands of visitors and locals to Pacific Beach and Mission Beach. Photo by Sean Callahan
One of the many party scenes at the beach with friends hanging out and having a good time. Photo by Sean Callahan
Beach goers used all types of methods for transporting coolers, chairs and other beach essentials. Photo by Sean Callahan
Sunset in Mission Beach July 2nd. This lifeguard had a busy day with towels sitting and drying all over the lifeguard tower. Photo by Sean Callahan
The main lifeguard tower info board for July 4rth 2006. Photo by Sean Callahan
Beautiful Pacific Beach California. Photo by Sean Callahan
Beachgoers enjoy some time together before the large crowds set in. Photo by Sean Callahan
Sunset Mission Beach & Belmont Park. Photo by Sean Callahan
The Mission Beach Boardwalk by Hamel's Surf Shop. Photo by Sean Callahan
Mission Beach sunset July 2nd. Photo by Sean Callahan
A day at the beach in Mission Beach. Photo by Sean Callahan
Keg transportation Paciifc Beach style. Photo by Sean Callahan
Pacific Beach 4rth of July by PB Drive. Photo by Sean Callahan
Beach party goers in Pacific Beach. Photo by Sean Callahan
Pacific Beach north of the pier July 4rth 2006. Photo by Sean Callahan
The most famous and well known surf shop in San Diego. Hamel's Surf Shop aka The Mission Beach Club, has been around for over 30 years and is the most recognizable spot in Mission Beach. Photo by Sean Callahan
Pacific Beach south of the pier July 4rth 2006. Photo by Sean Callahan
Beachgoers in Mission Beach on the Fourth of July.
Noth Pacific Beach on July 4rth 2006. Photo by Sean Callahan
South Pacific Beach July 4rth 2006. Photo by Sean Callahan
Pacific Beach by the main lifeguard tower on the Fourth of July 2006. Photo by Sean Callahan
These boxes were placed all over San Diego's beaches to help with trash overflow from the Fourth of July. Photo by Sean Callaan
Ocean Beach California on the Fourth of July. Photo by Sean Callahan
Pacific Beach California. Photo by Sean Callahan
The info board for the Pacific Beach lifeguard tower July 4rth 2006. Photo by Sean Callahan.
The boardwalk area in Pacific Beach was packed with visitors and locals. Photo by Sean Callahan
Pacific Beach California July 4rth 2006. Photo by Sean Callahan
Surfers enjoy some time in the water in Ocean Beach on July 4rth 2006. Photo by Sean Callahan
One of the many colorful party tents in Pacific Beach July 4rth 2006. Photo by Sean Callahan
The Pacific Beach boardwalk area July 4rth 2006. Photo by Sean Callahan
Ocean Beach California. Photo by Sean Callahan
Pacific Beach California and Mission Beach had over 150,000 estimated beach goers July 4rth 2006. Photo by Sean Callahan
There was a steady stream of people coming to the beach July 4th. Photo by Sean Callahan
Ken stops for a photo with his classic Fourth of July outfit. Photo by Sean Callahan
The Pacific Beach boardwalk. Photo by Sean Callahan
Traffic was backed up over the Mission Bay bridge and parking was full by 9AM. Photo by Sean Callahan
Ocean Beach July 4rth 2006. Photo by Sean Callahan
Mission Bay across the street from Belmont Park & The Giant Dipper Roller Coaster. Photo by Sean Callahan
A group of Harley's decorated with flags lined the streets of Ocean Beach. Photo by Sean Callahan
