When the beach is calling your name, you might want to head down to Bivio, located 4.2 mi (6.7 km) from central Trieste. Catch the sunset by the shore at Marinella, just a short walk away.
If you'd like to get a taste of Grignano student life, check out Natural Marine Reserve of Miramare Visitor Center in Roiano-Gretta-Barcola-Cologna-Scorcola.