Mission Beach beach
Mission Beach beach
700 Ventura Place
Mission Beach, San Diego, California
Mission Beach beach is the center of a continuous stretch of beach known as The Strand, which extends over three miles, beginning at South Mission Beach at the Mission Bay channel inlet and ending at North Pacific Beach. The Strand is the most popular beach in San Diego, drawing large crowds in summer.
Along Mission Beach beach, The Oceanfront Boardwalk stretches 3 miles, connecting Law Street Park in North Pacific Beach to South Mission Beach at the inlet.
The Mission Beach Life Guard Station to Crystal Pier is 1 3/4 miles, while the station to South Mission Beach water inlet is a mile.
People can walk, jog, bike ride, roller blade and skate board along the boardwalk within acceptable speed limits. No motorized vehicles are allowed, except for wheel chairs.
North of Ventura Place is Belmont Park, an amusement park on Mission Beach boardwalk. Belmont Park features The Giant Dipper Roller Coaster, several other rides, several restaurants, gift and concession shops, and the Wave House.
The Wave House features the Wave House Athletic Club, The Wave House Bar & Grill and The Big Wave ride.
South of Belmont Park is a giant parking lot, and beyond that a nice park. Beyond that point is South Mission Beach, a residential area
East of Belmont Park, across Mission Blvd is Mission Bay Park.
The block of Ventura Place, between the boardwalk and Mission Blvd., and just north of Belmont Park, has a concentration of shops, clubs and restaurants. Hamel's Surf Shop is right on the boardwalk. This well known landmark looks out of place like a medival castle.
Just north of Hamel's are restrooms and the Mission Beach Life Guard Station. Beyond that point, you won't find much more retail, until you get to Santa Rita Place. FACILITIES
Public restrooms and showers are located at the foot of Ventura Street at the lifeguard station and at the south side of Belmont Park, and at the commercial mall adjacent to the Mission Beach lifeguard station.
PARKING
Extensive free public parking is available on the north and south side of Belmont Park, and at the foot of West Mission Bay Drive. There is additional parking in two lots across
REGULATIONS
Standard San Diego beach regulations apply, with the following modifications:
Beach fires: Containers for beach fires are generally provided during summer months and available on a first come, first served basis. The burning of rubbish is prohibited. Only wood, charcoal, or paper products may be used as fuel. Fuel for the fire may not exceed a height of more than twelve inches above the upper edge of the fire container. The fire must be extinguished before leaving the beach. Open beach fires outside containers are prohibited at all San Diego beaches.
Alcohol: No alcohol is allowed on beach.
Water Activity Zones: This beach has separate water areas reserved for swimming and surfing. Check with lifeguards for details.
DIRECTIONS
Mission Beach City Beach
Take Interstate 5 to Grand Avenue. Follow it west to Mission Blvd. Take Mission Blvd south the roller coaster at West Mission Bay Drive.
LIFEGUARDS
Lifeguards are staffed daily year round at the main lifeguard station at the foot of Ventura Place. In summer, additional lifeguards are staffed along the beach in seasonal lifeguard towers. Lifeguards are generally on duty from 9:00 a.m. to dusk; but check with lifeguards for specific staff hours.
Contact San Diego Lifeguard Service
2581 Quivira Court, San Diego CA 92109
Urgent Business (619) 221-8800
Business (619) 221-8899
Fax office (619) 221-8858
Fax dispatch (619) 221-8881
Weather (619) 221-8824
DISABLED ACCESS
The boardwalk is accessible to wheelchairs and provides an excellent viewpoint of the beach. A special beach wheelchair, which requires an attendant, is generally kept at the main lifeguard station and available on a first come, first served basis at no charge.
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