Belmont Park
Amusement park · San Diego ·
Oceanfront historic amusement park with roller coaster
Oceanfront historic amusement park with roller coaster
"A free, beachside amusement park featuring a historic wooden roller coaster—the Giant Dipper—which dates to 1925, offering seaside rides and a nostalgic boardwalk-style entertainment experience." - Patricia Doherty Patricia Doherty Patricia Doherty is a writer who specializes in covering destinations, resorts, and cruises for Travel + Leisure and other publications. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"I visit Belmont Park for nostalgic seaside fun — an oceanfront amusement park that practically oozes retro charm." - Lauren Dana Ellman Lauren Dana Ellman Lauren Dana Ellman is a New York-based writer and editor who specializes in travel, lifestyle, food, and shopping content. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"I spent a fun day at Belmont Park enjoying its vintage amusement atmosphere—riding a classic wooden roller coaster, bumper cars, and a carousel—then browsed the shops and restaurants and stayed to watch the sun set over the ocean." - Patricia Doherty Patricia Doherty Patricia Doherty is a writer who specializes in covering destinations, resorts, and cruises for Travel + Leisure and other publications. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Amusement parks can be kitschy, indulgent, and a little cheesy—and at Belmont Park, we embrace it. The ocean-adjacent mini amusement park is hard to miss as you drive west on Mission Bay Drive, thanks to the towering Giant Dipper, a 2,600-foot-long roller coaster that soars above the park and offers ocean views. If you're ready for more, have a go on other classics like the Tilt-a-Whirl, zipline, or bumper cars. For lower-octane pursuits, there's also an arcade and carousel." - Marie Tutko, Archana Ram
"I note that rides at Belmont Park were ordered re-closed in June, illustrating how state and local Covid-19 restrictions have affected nearby amusement operations." - Kelly Bone