South Mission Bay

HIGHLIGHTSSouth Mission Bay is bordered on the south by the San Diego River Floodway and Mission Bay Channel. (map)

South Mission Bay includes Quivira Basin and Dana Basin, both with sportsfishing landings and marinas. This is the only part of the bay that has landings and marinas. Other attractions include SeaWorld, along with two shoreline parks and two resort hotels. There is not as much of a Bike/Walk/Skate Path on this side, but there are some nice, long paved bike paths.

This side of the bay is rather isolated from the city and any commercial districts, the closest being Mission Bay, Sports Arena Area, and Ocean Beach. Unless you're at SeaWorld, there are a handful of restaurants, including the resort restaurants. Dana Landing has a small store.

Activity Hubs

Quivira Basin Activity Hub
Hospitality Point, Hyatt Islandia, Marina Village Conference Center, walking path, Aqua Adventures Kayaking, Seaforth Landing, Hyatt-Islandia Marina, Marina Village Marina, Mission Bay Marina, Seaforth Marina.

Dana Basin Activity Hub
Sunset Point Park, Dana Landing, Dana Landing Marina, Dana Inn Marina.

SeaWorld Activity Hub
SeaWorld, SeaWorld Marina, South Shores Park.

Beaches

South Shores Park Beach
A wide secluded beach with fire rings, next to a small park peninsula with gazeboo and picnic tables. The beach is near SeaWorld.

Attractions

SHORELINE PARKS
Sunset Point Park
East of Dana Resort and Marina the left of the Dana Landing Resort. Nice views. Fire rings.

South Shores Park
Closest park to Sea World. A small park mainly for boating purposes with a boat ramp and RV Dump.

Hospitality Point Park
Views of Mission Bay, the San Diego River and out towards the ocean. Picnic tables, picnic shelter, fire rings, and a path for jogging or bike riding.

AMUSEMENT PARKS
SeaWorld
SeaWorld San Diego is a 200-acre world premier marine adventure park with world-class shows, thrilling rides and unforgettable animal encounters.

MARINAS
Bahia Hotel Marina
Dana Inn Marina
Dana Landing Marina
Hyatt-Islandia Marina
Marina Village Marina
Mission Bay Marina
Sea World Marina
Seaforth Marina
The eight private marinas at Mission Bay are located in South Mission Bay near the bay inlet.

RECREATION / WATERSPORTS
Aqua Adventures Kayaking
Aqua Adventures Kayak Center is one of the West Coast's premier kayak facilities located next to Mission Bay Marina on Mission Bay.

OTHER ATTRACTIONS
Marina Village Conference Center
Popular place for meetings, conferences, seminars. staff retreats, workshops, trade shows, weddings and receptions.

Events

San Diego Bird Festival
March
Marina Village Conference Center
Bird watchers will flock to the four-day event that starts March 4 in Mission Bay

Spring Sprint Triathlon & Duathlon
May
South Shores Park
Athletes can choose from among three events: The Triathlon, Super Sprint and Duathlon. All races begin at South Shores Park.

San Diego BayFair - The World Series of Powerboat Racing
September
Best viewing: Fiesta Island (west side), Crown Point, and Ski Beach.
The premier San Diego boat racing and family beach festival celebrating the end of summer.
Race course: In the waters between Vacation Isle, Fiesta Isle and Crown Point.

SeaWorld Shamu and You Family Walk
October
SeaWorld San Diego
The Shamu & You Family Walk is a great way to help support the life-saving efforts at Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego - and enjoy a fun morning at Mission Bay with your family and friends.

U.S. Women's Triathlon Series - San Diego
October
South Shore Park
More than just a race, each event provides a supportive environment for women of all ages and athletic abilities, including first timers, coupled with a weekend of fun.