Mission Beach, Coastal neighborhood in San Diego, United States.
Mission Beach extends along a sandbar between the Pacific Ocean and Mission Bay, featuring boardwalks on both waterfront sides for recreation activities.
John Spreckels initiated the development of Mission Beach in 1925 by constructing the Mission Beach Amusement Center and selling small residential lots.
The neighborhood maintains community traditions through beach volleyball tournaments, water sports competitions, and seasonal gatherings along the shoreline.
Multiple restaurants, cafes, and shops line the boardwalk, while public transportation connects the area to downtown San Diego in 16 minutes.
The Wave House entertainment complex contains a FlowBarrel wave machine and the Plunge pool, which was formerly the largest saltwater pool worldwide.
Location: San Diego
GPS coordinates: 32.77639,-117.25250
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:53
San Diego contains nature parks, zoos and museums. The city features historic districts including Gaslamp Quarter and Little Italy. San Diego Zoo houses 3500 animals, while Balboa Park offers gardens and museums. La Jolla Cove and Mission Beach provide water sports areas. Torrey Pines and Sunset Cliffs nature reserves border the coast. SeaWorld and the Midway Museum stand among main attractions.
SeaWorld San Diego
2.6 km
Whaley House
6.1 km
Old Town San Diego State Historic Park
5.7 km
Naval Training Center San Diego
5.9 km
Mount Soledad
7.1 km
Journey to Atlantis
3.1 km
Belmont Park
557 m
Presidio of San Diego
5.9 km
Windansea Beach
6.6 km
Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego
8 km
Giant Dipper
575 m
Presidio Park
5.9 km
Casa de Estudillo
5.8 km
Manta
2.5 km
Sunset Cliffs Natural Park
5.8 km
Cosmopolitan Hotel and Restaurant
5.8 km
Mount Soledad cross controversy
7.1 km
Tourmaline Surfing Park
3.3 km
El Pueblo Ribera
6.3 km
La Valencia Hotel
8.3 km
La Jolla Woman's Club
7.9 km
Marine Street Beach
7.3 km
La Jolla Recreational Center
7.8 km
Belmont Park
609 m
Athenaeum Music & Arts Library
8.1 km
Johnson House, Old Town San Diego
5.7 km
MCRD San Diego Command Museum
6.6 km
La Jolla Women's Club
7.9 kmReviews
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