We loved Mission Beach! I think the carnival-like boardwalk section is called Belmont Park. The teens loved the wooden roller coaster. There are also a bunch of kiddy rides and games for little kids. The actual beach was very nice and clean. We loved it! more

Beach - Pacific ocean side - is beautiful - flat slope, not crowded even in July, not dirty, no smoking and no glass bottles allowed on the beach. Love the sound of the surf. There was a lot of seaweed. Sand was fine and easy to walk on and build short sandcastles on. Lots of lifeguards, police during the day.... more

Especially on a day like today, 65 F, no clouds in sight, mild wind, one should definitely consider spending at least half a day at the Mission Beach when they visit SD. Unbeatable long stretch of sand and blue ocean and interesting beach houses to watch, and of course all the beach-goers. Free parking - not usual in LA. To... more

We all wanted to try something different - so each member in my family choose one activity at the Mission Bay Aquatic Center. 5 stars for Kayaking, I had an awesome instructor. I had such a good time that on our next trip I'm taking my husband on the moonlght paddle. 4 stars. My sons choose surfing, "It's harder then... more

Okay Im from Minnesota- I dont know if you can really go wrong picking a beach in San Diego. Then you start reviewing them, finding they each have a style all their own. We stayed at the Dana Inn and could drive right over to the beach often. (May 2005). Very relaxing just reading on the beach, people watching, watching... more