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