"Stroll The Boardwalk The boardwalk between Mission Beach and Pacific Beach is around 3 miles each way. If you walk from Belmont Park to Pacific Grove, it's a touch shorter at 2 miles each way. At one end is Belmont Park http://www.belmontpark.com/ with a large wooden roller coaster, amusement park games, and the Wave House http://www.belmontpark.com/restaurants/wavehouse/ where you can have a drink and watch surfers try their skill. At the other end is Pacific Beach, where you will find hotels, restaurants, bars, and beach shops. If you're looking to hang out the San Diegan natives, the boardwalk is the place to go and has the best people watching. Tip: There's a lot of free parking on the Mission Beach end by Belmont Park."
Came here to get away from the 90+ degree weather inland. We always love Mission Beach, but don't frequent it because of how busy it gets. Even on a Tuesday, it was full of people... But not so many that we didn't enjoy ourselves.
We walked along the boardwalk to PB while our teen and his friend stayed at Belmont Park.
Fabulous day for the older ones as well as our 15 month old!
Janelle Vasquez
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So diversified, I love that! People surfing, boogie boarding, jogging, skating, skateboarding, having bonfires and simply enjoying the beach. Others enjoying the amusement rides like the giant Dipper roller coaster, bumper cars, tilt a whirl, carousel and others . Quite a few places to eat from burgers to sushi to ice cream or popcorn. There's an arcade and a few carnival games. We will definitely be back for more.
Chrystal Y
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The place is pretty packed but the people are friendly. The family and I came in on a cloudy windy day but it was tons of fun. The life guards are definitely diligent to their job and keep all swimmers in a safe zone. Be aware if it's your first time at the beach. Be sure to take a shower when you are done. The sea water makes you feel very sticky. My kiddos found shells and sand dollars on the beach side. Wish we had more time to spend on Mission Beach!
Devon Smale
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Very nice place to hang out. The views are amazing and there is a lot to do. Even the souvenirs were a really good price. Biking, skating, roller blading, swimming, food the list goes on.
Maria Morris
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Crowded but great vibe. The life guards were very busy keeping people off rip tides. The bathrooms always in great supply of T.P. and showers work great cold water but good to rinse off sand
Lindsey Cosson
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Beautiful beach! Family friendly, shopping and good food.
Easy parking if you arrive before lunch time.
C Y
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Beautiful it's right where Belmont Park is and my kids loved it! Would recommend to bring sunblock as well as sand toys!! I have 2 toddlers and they didn't go too deep in the water but they loved the water and sand. They also have shops around that you can purchase some sand toys at as well as boogie boards, beach umbrellas and mats or blankets and beach chairs. They have a bathroom as well as showers and benches to sit at away from the sand and water. Would recommend to go early because the parking gets full quick and some had to park across the street where there is a playground for kids and toddlers.
DeCarlos Rainey
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Nice and clean Beach with beautiful sunsets. Has a lot of restaurants and walking areas and is very family friendly. Parking wasn't too bad the several times I visited.