| Considering that San Diego is know for | | | | game-playing, Mission is also a great |
| it's attractive scenery and friendly | | | | place to host special events. Weddings |
| coastline, it's a true compliment to be | | | | and large group activities are commonly |
| known as one of the best beaches in the | | | | held here, as are water sport |
| area. Mission Beach, located in the | | | | competitions and musical performances. |
| center of the two-mile area known as The | | | | Free public parking makes things easier, |
| Strand, draws large crowds all year | | | | and a ramp makes the beach wheelchair |
| round and its cement boardwalk never | | | | accessible as well. Everyone is welcomed |
| seems to be empty of toned runners and | | | | to join in the entertainment here at |
| suntanned cyclers. | | | | Mission Beach. |
| Shops, restaurants, and beach rental | | | | This stretch of scenic coastline has a |
| operations are abundant in the area, so | | | | flavorful history beginning in the |
| you'll be all set up for whatever you | | | | 1920's. This is when Tent City was |
| feel like doing during your visit. Rent | | | | created by a community-planning |
| a board or simply grab a parasol and the | | | | visionary named J.M. Asher. He made it |
| latest mystery novel and settle in for | | | | possible to actually live on the beach, |
| some quality ocean time. There are | | | | which unsurprisingly, many people found |
| separate areas for swimming and surfing | | | | attractive. The original neighborhood |
| and lifeguards are on duty most of the | | | | survives today, serves as a site for |
| time, especially during the summer, so | | | | several homes and vacation rentals, and |
| as far as safety goes, Mission Beach is | | | | represents a colorful part of San |
| a good place to be. | | | | Diego's past. |
| People-watching is also a fun activity | | | | The great part about vacationing with |
| here, as the boardwalk channels a | | | | Mission Beach as your headquarters is |
| constant flow of tourists and | | | | that all the spectacular sights of the |
| Californians alike right through the | | | | exciting city of San Diego are right at |
| heart of the beach. Rollerblading, | | | | your doorstep. Choosing a vacation |
| jogging, walking, and biking all keep | | | | property in this location will leave you |
| people whizzing past, and planned or | | | | with many options as far as staying |
| impromptu beach volleyball games ignite | | | | connected to all that is going on in |
| an atmosphere of fun and competition | | | | this chock-full-of-diversions county. |
| along the accompanying stretches of wide | | | | Simply venturing to adjacent Mission Bay |
| open sand. | | | | will hook you up with golf courses, an |
| Come evening, the party gets going at | | | | aquatic center, boating, jet skiing, and |
| Belmont Beach, where revelers like to | | | | other recreational opportunities. |
| gather for music and socializing. | | | | You can't visit San Diego without |
| There's also the Big Dipper, of course, | | | | stopping by Sea World to say hello to |
| Mission's famous roller coaster that | | | | Shamu, and don't forget about the |
| dips and drops gleeful guests before a | | | | world-famous zoo, either. Beautiful |
| beautiful background of sea, sky, and | | | | weather, great shopping and dining, and |
| San Diego. Beach fires are also a common | | | | plentiful cultural opportunities make |
| sight; they must be made within | | | | this one of California's, and in fact |
| designated containers and kept to a | | | | America's, favorite tourist |
| pretty tame size, but a few friends and | | | | destinations. It's a beachgoer's |
| a guitar can make for a wonderful | | | | paradise and so much more, so head down |
| evening made magic by a warm, orange | | | | to this jewel of a town if you're |
| glow. | | | | looking for a relaxing break from your |
| A magnet for socializing and | | | | normal life. |