East Mission Bay

East Mission Bay is bordered by I-5, so there isn't really much happening outside of Mission Bay Park itself, unless you cross the freeway. (map)

This side of the bay includes De Anza Cove, Information Cove, Playa, and Tecolate Shores Park. Directly west of East Mission Bay is Fiesta Island.

East Mission Bay has long expanses of grassy areas, several gazebos, a kite flying area, a playground, a boat launch ramp, an area for swimming, and the San Diego Visitors Center. Also located here is The Hitlon San Diego Hotel Resort, with its water sports rental place, as well as a pathway which hugs the bay and stretches from De Anza Cove to South Shores.

Other than the resort hotel, there is nothing else in the way of retail, unless you cross the I-5. And, although East Mission Bay can get crowded at times, it is large enough where it can seem secluded in places.

Activity Hubs

Hilton Hotel Resort Activity Hub
Playa Pacifica, Tecolate Shores Park, Hilton Hotel Resort, walk/bike path.

San Diego Visitor Center Activity Hub
San Diego Visitors Center, De Anza Cove, Information Cove, Playa Pacific, walk/bike path, boat launch.

Beaches

De Anza Cove Beach
A long sandy beach with fire rings.

Playa Pacifica Beach
Another long sandy beach around a cove with fire rings at the cove.

Hilton Resort Hotel Beaches
Two small, sandy beaches. One beach has fire rings, and the other a watersports center.

Tecolate Shores Park Beach
A long, narrow sandy beach with fire rings.

Attractions

SHORELINE PARKS
De Anza Cove
Volleyball, a tot lot, and a path for walking, jogging or bike riding and a public boat launching ramp.

Playa Pacifica
A swimming area with a lifeguard on duty during the summer. Also, atot lot, a picnic shelter, basketball courts, fire rings and a path for walking, jogging or bike riding.

Tecolate Shores Park
There is a comfort station with a beach rinse-off shower, a playground, picnic tables, barbeque grills, fire rings and a path for jogging or bike riding.

CAMPGROUNDS
Mission Bay RV Park
The resort has nice bayfront views on the west side. The campground is peaceful and people seem to be about their own business.

OTHER ATTRACTIONS
San Diego Visitors Center
You will find water regulations for Mission Bay Park, a self-guided tour map, and a small gift shop.

Hotels

Mission Bay Hotels, Mission Bay Boutique Hotels, Mission Bay Bayside Hotels
Six major bayside resorts, including four boutique resorts. All hotels have private marinas, watersports centers. One hotel on island.

Events

St. Patrick's Day Run/Walk
March
Tecolate Shores Park
10K Run, 2 & 4 Mile Run/Walk

Sharon's Ride.Run.Walk for Epilepsy
April
DeAnza Cove
Help raise awareness about epilepsy. Choose to Ride, Run, or Walk along a scenic bayside route.

San Diego Dragon Boat Festival, Race with the Dragons
May
Playa Pacifica
San Diego Dragon Racing on Mission Bay and Asian Pacific Heritage Festival on land.