Mission Beach
Mission Beach is San Diego’s laid-back take on the classic boardwalk beach town, with nearly two miles of oceanfront boardwalk, a sandy beachfront with epic waves, and Belmont Park, a boardwalk amusement park, featuring the classic wooden Giant Dipper roller coaster, miniature golf, bumper cars, rock climbing and an arcade, plus all the classic boardwalk eats and drinks. A popular San Diego neighborhood with visitors and locals of all ages and interests, Mission Beach boasts a vibrant nightlife scene and great restaurants but also a host of activities for the whole family to enjoy, including biking, beach volleyball, boogie boarding, surfing, whale watching, sport fishing and scuba diving.
Mission Beach Highlights
The Beach at Mission Beach
The Beach at Mission Beach
With a sandy beachfront, epic waves, miles of classic boardwalk to stroll or bike, and those perfect San Diego sunsets, it’s hard to find a spot for a better beach day (or week?) than San Diego’s Mission Beach. Don’t miss the beach volleyball and waterfront basketball courts!
Belmont Park
Belmont Park
Belmont Park is the heart of San Diego’s Mission Beach neighborhood and the perfect mix of excitement and leisure, with shopping, top-notch restaurants and thrilling rides, right on the beach. Belmont Park has everything you could want from a day in Southern California, all in one place. Cruise over for an endless summer!
The Boardwalk
The Boardwalk
San Diego’s iconic boardwalk stretches from the jetty in South Mission Beach all the way past Crystal Pier into north Pacific Beach. Along the 3-mile stretch, you’ll find bikers, boarders, strollers and skaters enjoying the flat, paved path and the coffee shops, restaurants and rental shops dotted along the way. But only on the east side of the path, as the west is reserved for wide-open views of the Pacific Ocean. Keep an eye out for dolphins enjoying the waves with the surfers.
Maruta Gardner Playground
Maruta Gardner Playground
Much more than simple slides and swings, this modern, cotton candy-colored playground is located right across the street from Belmont Park. Kids of all ages can enjoy rope climbing, seesaws, spinners and even two-seated swings.
Beachfront Bars & Restaurants
Beachfront Bars & Restaurants
There are plenty of options for eating and drinking in San Diego’s Mission Beach. Whether enjoying a pint with a view at Draft Mission Beach, rooftop snacks with DJ-pumped music at Firehouse or chill vibes at Beach House Grill, Mission Beach has good eats around every turn.