Written By: Maxx Dominguez
Date Written: 5/23/26
Recent tourism in San Diego has ramped up due to Memorial Day weekend. But how is tourism affecting locals? We talked to some locals at Moonlight beach to get their views on tourism. Locals believe that increased tourism has had both positive and negative effects on their personal experiences, but that it is overall beneficial for the community. They also believe that it benefits the economy. Tourism has had a large impact on both the individual experiences of beachgoers and the larger San Diego Community as a whole, and while locals do appreciate having fewer crowds, they also believe that tourism helps build a more lively and positive community.