Mission Beach guidebook
Sightseeing
If you are looking for a place that has it all, then Belmont Park is a great place to spend an afternoon. This classic amusement park is located on the beach but also features rides, food, and so much more, making it one of the best and most visited things to do in Mission Beach. The amusement park is best known for its Big Dipper, a half-mile wooden track roller coaster built in 1927. With its sharp curves, dips and the 70-foot drop, it's an incredibly fast, action-packed ride. Today, in addition to the coaster, there are unique restaurants, shops and a variety of other rides including a special children's area.
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Belmont Park
3146 Mission BlvdIf you are looking for a place that has it all, then Belmont Park is a great place to spend an afternoon. This classic amusement park is located on the beach but also features rides, food, and so much more, making it one of the best and most visited things to do in Mission Beach. The amusement park is best known for its Big Dipper, a half-mile wooden track roller coaster built in 1927. With its sharp curves, dips and the 70-foot drop, it's an incredibly fast, action-packed ride. Today, in addition to the coaster, there are unique restaurants, shops and a variety of other rides including a special children's area.
For many, Sea World is often considered San Diego’s biggest attraction for visitors looking for things to do in Mission Bay. It’s no wonder when they have so many great things. When you visit, you can see an animal show, ride on their rides, and of course enjoy the wonderful service at their restaurants.
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SeaWorld San Diego
500 Sea World Dr.For many, Sea World is often considered San Diego’s biggest attraction for visitors looking for things to do in Mission Bay. It’s no wonder when they have so many great things. When you visit, you can see an animal show, ride on their rides, and of course enjoy the wonderful service at their restaurants.
The Mission Beach Boardwalk parallels the entire beach on both the ocean and bay side of the peninsula, providing the ideal opportunity for biking, skateboarding, rollerblading or a quiet evening stroll.
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Mission Beach Boardwalk
The Mission Beach Boardwalk parallels the entire beach on both the ocean and bay side of the peninsula, providing the ideal opportunity for biking, skateboarding, rollerblading or a quiet evening stroll.
Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve is 2,000 acres of coastal state park located in the community of La Jolla, in San Diego, California, off North Torrey Pines Road. Although it is located within San Diego city limits, it remains one of the wildest stretches of land on the Southern California coast.
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Reserva Estatal de Torrey Pines
12600 North Torrey Pines RoadTorrey Pines State Natural Reserve is 2,000 acres of coastal state park located in the community of La Jolla, in San Diego, California, off North Torrey Pines Road. Although it is located within San Diego city limits, it remains one of the wildest stretches of land on the Southern California coast.
Neighborhoods
Pacific Beach is a relaxed neighborhood by the beach, popular with sunbathers and surfers. Trendy hotel bars and casual cafes line the boardwalk, while Mission Boulevard and the surrounding streets are dotted with women’s clothing boutiques, yoga studios and casual drinking spots that draw a young, bar-hopping crowd. Inland, the grassy slope of Kate Sessions Park has sweeping views of the city and San Diego Bay.
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Pacific Beach
Pacific Beach is a relaxed neighborhood by the beach, popular with sunbathers and surfers. Trendy hotel bars and casual cafes line the boardwalk, while Mission Boulevard and the surrounding streets are dotted with women’s clothing boutiques, yoga studios and casual drinking spots that draw a young, bar-hopping crowd. Inland, the grassy slope of Kate Sessions Park has sweeping views of the city and San Diego Bay.
Food scene
Originally a coffeehouse, this popular spot eventually became a full-fledged restaurant serving up Chino-Latino fare for breakfast and lunch. Crowds line up early for their signature Mission French toast incorporating its fresh cinnamon bread but vegetarian and gluten-free fare is just as popular.
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The Mission Mission Beach. WE ARE TEMPORARILY CLOSED! PLEASE KEEP CHECKING! NORTH PARK AND SOMA OPEN FOR PATIO DINING! TAKEOUT AND DELIVERY!
3795 Mission BlvdOriginally a coffeehouse, this popular spot eventually became a full-fledged restaurant serving up Chino-Latino fare for breakfast and lunch. Crowds line up early for their signature Mission French toast incorporating its fresh cinnamon bread but vegetarian and gluten-free fare is just as popular.
You’ll feel the island vibes at this laid back restaurant specializing in island fare and creative Tiki cocktails. Soft shell crab sliders and bacon-wrapped shrimp corn dogs will get your appetite going while Cubano sandwiches and jerk chicken will put an end to your hunger.
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Miss B's Coconut Club
3704 Mission BlvdYou’ll feel the island vibes at this laid back restaurant specializing in island fare and creative Tiki cocktails. Soft shell crab sliders and bacon-wrapped shrimp corn dogs will get your appetite going while Cubano sandwiches and jerk chicken will put an end to your hunger.
Head to this rooftop restaurant in Belmont Park for unencumbered views of the beach while feasting on sushi. Inventive rolls like the Sunset served with tomatillo ponzu incorporate Mexican flavors while the selection of nigiri and sashimi take more the traditional route. Non-seafood entrees include grilled skirt steak and a signature burger.
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Cannonball
3105 Ocean Front WalkHead to this rooftop restaurant in Belmont Park for unencumbered views of the beach while feasting on sushi. Inventive rolls like the Sunset served with tomatillo ponzu incorporate Mexican flavors while the selection of nigiri and sashimi take more the traditional route. Non-seafood entrees include grilled skirt steak and a signature burger.
Like the name implies, this boardwalk-adjacent spot specializes in beer and beer-appropriate grub. A rotating tap plus a selection of bottled brews ranging from lagers and pale ales to stouts and sours promise to keep your thirst at bay. Even if beer isn’t your thing, the American comfort cuisine covering lunch, dinner and weekend brunch is just as diverse.
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Draft South Mission
3105 Ocean Front WalkLike the name implies, this boardwalk-adjacent spot specializes in beer and beer-appropriate grub. A rotating tap plus a selection of bottled brews ranging from lagers and pale ales to stouts and sours promise to keep your thirst at bay. Even if beer isn’t your thing, the American comfort cuisine covering lunch, dinner and weekend brunch is just as diverse.
Olive Cafe definitely fits in the fun, funky vibe of most Mission Beach restaurants, but it also adds a considerable dash of cozy. The menu is filled with fresh, quality home-cooked food. The cozy fireplace lends a comfortable, intimate feel.
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Olive Cafe
805 Santa Clara PlOlive Cafe definitely fits in the fun, funky vibe of most Mission Beach restaurants, but it also adds a considerable dash of cozy. The menu is filled with fresh, quality home-cooked food. The cozy fireplace lends a comfortable, intimate feel.
Iconic San Diego Burger Joint which was featured on Diners Drive ins and Dives TV show. Always a line during the Summer but worth the wait. Wednesday is the best time to beat the line.
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Hodad's
5010 Newport AveIconic San Diego Burger Joint which was featured on Diners Drive ins and Dives TV show. Always a line during the Summer but worth the wait. Wednesday is the best time to beat the line.
They have amazing Gelato and they are open late. 1 am on Friday and Saturday and 12 am every other night.
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Gelato Vero Caffe
3753 India StThey have amazing Gelato and they are open late. 1 am on Friday and Saturday and 12 am every other night.
Drinks and Nightlife
Coin-Op is an agreeable place for friends, a casual date or just a person rolling solo to have fun at a bar for a few hours. The game selection leans toward the older set, which is a sound business decision as it is a drinking establishment. The bar is far from an afterthought, as the tap handles and cocktail menu can hold their own with any San Diego watering hole.
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Coin-Op Game Room
3926 30th StCoin-Op is an agreeable place for friends, a casual date or just a person rolling solo to have fun at a bar for a few hours. The game selection leans toward the older set, which is a sound business decision as it is a drinking establishment. The bar is far from an afterthought, as the tap handles and cocktail menu can hold their own with any San Diego watering hole.
Punch Bowl Social (PBS) is 23,500 square-feet of good times for the adult and their progeny. There are bowling alleys, two bocce courts, private karaoke rooms to schadenfreude the cracked voices of friends, eight bowling lanes, shuffle board, Bonzini (foosball), an arcade full of vintage bloops and bleeps, a 360-degree bar to watch the sports ball things, and board games galore.
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Punch Bowl Social San Diego
1485 E StPunch Bowl Social (PBS) is 23,500 square-feet of good times for the adult and their progeny. There are bowling alleys, two bocce courts, private karaoke rooms to schadenfreude the cracked voices of friends, eight bowling lanes, shuffle board, Bonzini (foosball), an arcade full of vintage bloops and bleeps, a 360-degree bar to watch the sports ball things, and board games galore.
entertainment
The San Diego Zoo is a zoo in Balboa Park, San Diego, California, housing more than 3,500 animals of more than 650 species and subspecies.
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San Diego International Airport
3225 N Harbor DrThe San Diego Zoo is a zoo in Balboa Park, San Diego, California, housing more than 3,500 animals of more than 650 species and subspecies.
See more than 5000 fish in 60+ aquarium habitats plus exhibits showing cutting-edge research from Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego.
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Birch Aquarium at Scripps
2300 Expedition WaySee more than 5000 fish in 60+ aquarium habitats plus exhibits showing cutting-edge research from Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego.
Taking a La Jolla kayak tour is a favorite of both locals and San Diego visitors alike. Explore beautiful sea cliffs and sea caves as you glide through the La Jolla Ecological Reserve filled with marine life.
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La Jolla Kayak
2199 Avenida De La PlayaTaking a La Jolla kayak tour is a favorite of both locals and San Diego visitors alike. Explore beautiful sea cliffs and sea caves as you glide through the La Jolla Ecological Reserve filled with marine life.
Come and check out my favorite beach in San Diego
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Windansea Beach
Neptune PlCome and check out my favorite beach in San Diego