The worst of the rainfall in the first atmospheric river to hit San Diego this year has passed, but the impacts will still be felt for the next few days at the region’s beaches.

A winter storm is moving out of the San Diego area Friday but brought much-needed rainfall and gusty winds that led to some flooding and downed trees.

With several small beaches all within short walking distance, a stroll along the bay is a favourite way to start - or end - the day. In the lovely wide Bay of San Antonio you're never far from a beach ...