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Mission Beach

Mission Boulevard at Garnet Avenue, San Diego, CA 92109
619 221 8900
Ranked #15 of 193 attractions in San Diego
4.5 of 5 stars 248 Reviews
Type: Beaches
Activities: Swimming, Biking
Description: Along with Pacific Beach and Ocean Beach, Mission Beach forms the coastline of San Diego.
Useful Information: Activities for older children, Activities for young children
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NorCal
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Blues skies, blue water. Sit an watch the antics on the bay or stroll along and get your exercise.

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Kastav
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

Pacific beach is nice but restrooms are awfull. Try to avoid. Beach at the Corronado island is much better

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Tewksbury, Massachusetts
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5 reviews 5 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

The beach is big and very clean with great houses and shops. Be sure to try The Mission restaurant.

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Carmel, New York
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012

Loved visiting this beach a fun place to walk up the board walk and just to hang out.

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Eureka, CA
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012

We stopped by here on a recent trip to San Diego. It was a beautiful Saturday afternoon and the place was packed! Be prepared for difficulty in finding a parking space. We drove around and around for probably a good 30 minutes before we found one. Parking in most of the area is free though! There is the amusement park... More

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Urbandale, Iowa
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34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012

Mission Beach is a taste of San Diego culture. There is a very touristy amusement park on the beach with some shops and carnival-like rides and a few restaurants on the main street and off the boardwalk. I would suggest renting a bike and riding down the beach and around to the bay side to get a nice little tour... More

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San Diego, California
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012

This beach is easy to get to and you can easily find parking unlike some beaches. We brings visitors here often.

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Lompoc, California
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

Went here with my wife and we both loved the clean sand, family atmosphere and short walk to parking

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Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012
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Still early in the season but there were a few surfers out catching the waves. Great to watch. Clean beach.

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Grand Junction, Colorado
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

This a great beach to stay on, we stayed it the very tip in a condo and it was perfect. We were able to walk along the beach to the mini carnival that is always there. The people and weather was very nice, we walked everywhere. There are great places to eat and drink!! I highly recommend going to this... More

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