A beach community in San Diego, Mission Beach is located south of Pacific Beach and north of Ocean Beach. Mission Beach sits on a 2-mile long, strand of land about a few blocks wide, with the Pacific Ocean on one side and Mission Bay on the other.
Mission Blvd is the main thoroughfare through Mission Beach, with quaint homes, apartments motels, restaurants, clubs and shops. As with its neighbors to the north and south, Mission Beach is popular among young people, especially college students.
ACTIVITY HUBS
Mission Beach Activity Hub
Mission Beach City Beach, Mission Beach Oceanfront Boardwalk, Belmont Park, The Wave House, The Wave House Athletic Club, Mission Blvd District, West Mission Bay.
BEACHES
Mission Beach
South Mission Beach
Wide sandy beaches, popular with the younger crowd. Volleyball in South Mission Beach.
PATHS / TRAILS
Mission Beach Oceanfront Boardwalk
A concrete boardwalk about 3 1/2 miles long, from North Pacific Beach to South Mission Beach.
RECREATION / WATERSPORTS
The Wave House
Part of Belmont Park, includes an athletic club and an outdoor tiki-like patio for dining, beach parties, and simulated wave rides.
The Wave House Athletic Club
Embodies the spirit of Southern, California beach culture, located at Belmont Park.
AMUSEMENT PARKS
Belmont Park
A historic beachfront amusement park, featuring rides & games, beachfront restaurants and bars, shops, and the Wave House.
SHOPPING AREAS
Mission Blvd District
The ecclectic main drag of Mission Beach, with funky small homes, apartments, shops and dining.
HOTELS
Mission Beach Hotels, Mission Beach Boutique Hotels
Two San Diego Bayside resorts.
PLACES
West Mission Bay
Stretches from the Catamaran Resort at the north end to Mission Point at the south.
