Guidebook for San Diego

Mission Beach Villas.
Mission Beach Villas.
Guidebook for San Diego

Entertainment & Activities

Roller coaster, midway games, and rides for the kids. Restaurants, bars, beach rentals, and souvenir shops. Just a 10-15 min walk from condo. No entry fee. Just pay for the rides individually or buy an unlimited wrist band. The souvenir shops have lots of Mission Beach and San Diego tee-shirts, beach towels, and all kinds of souvenirs. (Big free parking lots with overnight parking so park here if you're looking for parking for a second vehicle.)
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Belmont Park
3146 Mission Blvd
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Roller coaster, midway games, and rides for the kids. Restaurants, bars, beach rentals, and souvenir shops. Just a 10-15 min walk from condo. No entry fee. Just pay for the rides individually or buy an unlimited wrist band. The souvenir shops have lots of Mission Beach and San Diego tee-shirts, beach towels, and all kinds of souvenirs. (Big free parking lots with overnight parking so park here if you're looking for parking for a second vehicle.)
SeaWorld - Need we say more? The kids will love it!
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SeaWorld San Diego
500 Sea World Dr.
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SeaWorld - Need we say more? The kids will love it!
This resort hotel has a huge tropical pool available for a nominal day use fee. There water slides for the kids and hey have poolside bar and relaxing spa treatments for the grownups.
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Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa And Marina
1441 Quivira Rd
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This resort hotel has a huge tropical pool available for a nominal day use fee. There water slides for the kids and hey have poolside bar and relaxing spa treatments for the grownups.
Take a cruise on the Bahia Belle Sternwheeler Paddleboat at night. The Bahia Belle is a beautiful old 3 story Mississippi style paddleboat that cruises Mission Bay. $10/person. Boards hourly in the evenings starting at 6 pm.
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Bahia Resort Hotel
998 W Mission Bay Dr
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Take a cruise on the Bahia Belle Sternwheeler Paddleboat at night. The Bahia Belle is a beautiful old 3 story Mississippi style paddleboat that cruises Mission Bay. $10/person. Boards hourly in the evenings starting at 6 pm.
Beach equipment rentals. Rent bikes, beach chairs, surfboards, wet suits, etc. Rent by the hour, day, or week.
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Mission Beach Rentals
3136 Mission Blvd
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Beach equipment rentals. Rent bikes, beach chairs, surfboards, wet suits, etc. Rent by the hour, day, or week.
Surfari Surf School - They offer daily surf lessons on the beach at 9 am, 11 am, 1 pm, and 3 pm starting at $55. Includes board, wet suit, and instruction. They are great instructors!
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Surfari Surf School
3740 Mission Blvd
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Surfari Surf School - They offer daily surf lessons on the beach at 9 am, 11 am, 1 pm, and 3 pm starting at $55. Includes board, wet suit, and instruction. They are great instructors!
It's a bird - it's a plane - it's a person hovering over Mission Bay? That's right! The Jetlev jetpack uses water propulsion to lift you up to 30 ft above the water!
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Jetpack America - San Diego
1010 Santa Clara Pl
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It's a bird - it's a plane - it's a person hovering over Mission Bay? That's right! The Jetlev jetpack uses water propulsion to lift you up to 30 ft above the water!
Mission Bay Aquatic Center offers surfing, sailing, wakeboarding, wakesurfing, stand up paddling, waterskiing, rowing, kayaking, and windsurfing. Check out website for info.
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Mission Bay Aquatic Center
1001 Santa Clara Pl
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Mission Bay Aquatic Center offers surfing, sailing, wakeboarding, wakesurfing, stand up paddling, waterskiing, rowing, kayaking, and windsurfing. Check out website for info.
Rentals include boating, jet skiing, sailing, wakeboarding and other water sports. Hours of operation are 10:00am to 6:00pm 7 days a week. For information, please contact 858-488-1004.
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Mission Bay Sportcenter
1010 Santa Clara Pl
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Rentals include boating, jet skiing, sailing, wakeboarding and other water sports. Hours of operation are 10:00am to 6:00pm 7 days a week. For information, please contact 858-488-1004.

Food Scene

Pizza & pasta, plus a large menu of hearty subs.
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Gabbiano Pizza
2912 Mission Blvd
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Pizza & pasta, plus a large menu of hearty subs.
Cannonball is a bar & restaurant located on the roof above the bar "Draft". Trendy venue for upscale sushi & small Japanese dishes served in a rooftop space with ocean views.
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Cannonball
3105 Ocean Front Walk
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Cannonball is a bar & restaurant located on the roof above the bar "Draft". Trendy venue for upscale sushi & small Japanese dishes served in a rooftop space with ocean views.
Locals hang inside or on the patio for big, NYC-style pizza, Italian basics & vast draft-beer menu.
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Luigi's At The Beach
3210 Mission Blvd
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Locals hang inside or on the patio for big, NYC-style pizza, Italian basics & vast draft-beer menu.
Outdoor dining in a cool Beach Resort setting. Views of the boardwalk, beach, and people try to surf the flow rider wave generator.
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Beach House Grill
3125 Ocean Front Walk
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Outdoor dining in a cool Beach Resort setting. Views of the boardwalk, beach, and people try to surf the flow rider wave generator.
Destination for refined takes of surf 'n' turf with acclaimed view, cocktails & people-watching. Valet Parking.
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JRDN Restaurant
723 Felspar St
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Destination for refined takes of surf 'n' turf with acclaimed view, cocktails & people-watching. Valet Parking.
The nearest Starbucks.
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Starbucks
4994 Newport Ave
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The nearest Starbucks.
Seafood & Steaks. They offer brunch, lunch, and dinner. Tuesday nights the bar area has $1 shrimp tacos and Wednesday nights $1.50 lobster tacos. Valet parking or free validated parking garage.
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World Famous
711 Pacific Beach Dr
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Seafood & Steaks. They offer brunch, lunch, and dinner. Tuesday nights the bar area has $1 shrimp tacos and Wednesday nights $1.50 lobster tacos. Valet parking or free validated parking garage.
Breakfast food all day! Free parking lot.
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IHOP
856 Grand Ave
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Breakfast food all day! Free parking lot.
The most popular breakfast spot in Pacific Beach. It's located right by the Crystal Pier. There is usually a line outside if you get there after 9 am but the line moves quickly and its worth it. Cheap food and huge portions served up on paper plates. Come with an appetite or split a plate with a friend.
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Kono's Cafe
704 Garnet Ave
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The most popular breakfast spot in Pacific Beach. It's located right by the Crystal Pier. There is usually a line outside if you get there after 9 am but the line moves quickly and its worth it. Cheap food and huge portions served up on paper plates. Come with an appetite or split a plate with a friend.
Great breakfast and lunch spot. Outdoor patio dining as well as indoor.
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Olive Cafe
805 Santa Clara Pl
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Great breakfast and lunch spot. Outdoor patio dining as well as indoor.

Drinks & Nightlife

Located at Belmont Park. Sleek but casual American bar & grill features small plates plus beer on tap & beach views. Open for Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, and Drinks until late.
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Draft South Mission
3105 Ocean Front Walk
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Located at Belmont Park. Sleek but casual American bar & grill features small plates plus beer on tap & beach views. Open for Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, and Drinks until late.
Dim, tiki-themed brewpub with pool table, sports & a fireplace, plus giant servings of burgers & pub grub.
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Guava Beach Bar & Grill
3714 Mission Blvd
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Dim, tiki-themed brewpub with pool table, sports & a fireplace, plus giant servings of burgers & pub grub.
A dive bar with cheap drinks and free popcorn. But beyond the sticky dance floor, Comber's a great local bar to dance, drink and hear the Comber song at closing.
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Beachcomber
2901 Mission Blvd
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A dive bar with cheap drinks and free popcorn. But beyond the sticky dance floor, Comber's a great local bar to dance, drink and hear the Comber song at closing.
Long-standing, bi-level bar features cocktails, a rooftop deck & a welcoming, laid-back ambiance.
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The Pennant Bar
2893 Mission Blvd
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Long-standing, bi-level bar features cocktails, a rooftop deck & a welcoming, laid-back ambiance.
Coaster Bar & Grill - Breezy, basic sports bar draws crowds for beer selection, unique pub fare & buzzy beachfront patio. They offer a full menu and kids allowed.
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Coaster Saloon
744 Ventura Pl
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Coaster Bar & Grill - Breezy, basic sports bar draws crowds for beer selection, unique pub fare & buzzy beachfront patio. They offer a full menu and kids allowed.

Sightseeing

The pier is open to the public and you can walk out and get a great view of the beach areas and plenty of fresh air. The unique part is it has cottages that are available for rent right on the pier.
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Crystal Pier Hotel & Cottages
4500 Ocean Blvd
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The pier is open to the public and you can walk out and get a great view of the beach areas and plenty of fresh air. The unique part is it has cottages that are available for rent right on the pier.
This is a historic state park, restored to resemble the old west when San Diego was first settled. There are wood sidewalks and dirt roads. Within the official park there are shopkeepers dressed in traditional period clothing. Check out the Mormon Battalion Museum for a free guided tour. Surrounding the park there are a lot of very popular Mexican restaurants and shops selling Mexican souvenirs (no need to travel to Tijuana.)
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Old Town
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This is a historic state park, restored to resemble the old west when San Diego was first settled. There are wood sidewalks and dirt roads. Within the official park there are shopkeepers dressed in traditional period clothing. Check out the Mormon Battalion Museum for a free guided tour. Surrounding the park there are a lot of very popular Mexican restaurants and shops selling Mexican souvenirs (no need to travel to Tijuana.)
Contrary to the name of this spot it is not a beach reserved for "children." It is reserved for "Seals." Come here to have a great viewing spot of the seal and sea lions. (See if you can figure out the difference.)
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Childrens Pool Beach
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Contrary to the name of this spot it is not a beach reserved for "children." It is reserved for "Seals." Come here to have a great viewing spot of the seal and sea lions. (See if you can figure out the difference.)
Spectacular viewpoint on the top peak of La Jolla. You'll need a car to get here or take an Uber. Bring your camera or your binoculars. It's just a few miles up the road, driving through the ritzy neighborhoods of the wealthy of La Jolla.
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Soledad Mountain
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Spectacular viewpoint on the top peak of La Jolla. You'll need a car to get here or take an Uber. Bring your camera or your binoculars. It's just a few miles up the road, driving through the ritzy neighborhoods of the wealthy of La Jolla.

Shopping

If you need a new swimsuit or board shorts this is the place to go. They have all the current surf brands.
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Beach & Resort Wear
4475 Mission Blvd
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If you need a new swimsuit or board shorts this is the place to go. They have all the current surf brands.

Getting Around

Nearest Amtrak Train Station
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Old Town Station
4005 Taylor St
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Nearest Amtrak Train Station

Parks & Nature

If you have an extra car and need a place to park simply drive to the very south end of Mission Blvd. Turn to the left or right and there are free public parking lots. To the left is Mission Point Park with kids playground equipment and picnic tables plus some nice walking paths.
Taman Mission Point
2600 Bayside Ln
If you have an extra car and need a place to park simply drive to the very south end of Mission Blvd. Turn to the left or right and there are free public parking lots. To the left is Mission Point Park with kids playground equipment and picnic tables plus some nice walking paths.
This is a day use state park with great hiking trails overlooking the ocean. Spectacular views.
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Torrey Pines
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This is a day use state park with great hiking trails overlooking the ocean. Spectacular views.