Mission Beach Boardwalk
Mission Beach Boardwalk
4.5
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Monday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Tuesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Thursday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sunday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
About
Running parallel to Mission Beach, this 2.3-mile boardwalk is a young and bustling area, lined with cool shops, bars, and restaurants. You can do the scenic oceanfront walk towards Pacific Beach, as cyclists and skaters whizz past you. It's also where you can find the historic Belmont Park, where you can ride both old-school and modern amusement rides, climb a rock wall, play laser tag, and more. Parking can be tricky; travelers recommend taking public transport here. Otherwise, a bike tour is a great option to cover the area's best highlights, which includes both the boardwalk and Mission Bay Park. – Tripadvisor
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Sbwy4moe
San Diego, CA144 contributions
Feb 2020 • Friends
Went for a stroll with friends and it was like playing Frogger on the boardwalk.. bicyclists and scooter riders don't believe in sharing the boardwalk. Seawalls are well worn and need serious repairs. Considering all the signs about no dogs, well I don't think people can read. Dogs everywhere and not all of them were on leashes. Totally not cool, especially for people with allergies or people who are afraid of dogs.. odd part is, if you look across the water theres a beach section for DOGS only. Take your dogs overthere. Watch where you step too. Yes dog poop on the walkway.
Written 1 March 2020
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kerian1
Whitehorse, Canada104 contributions
Jan 2023
I think the boardwalk experience would be a lot better with better weather. We did not luck out on our timing coming here, it has been cold, rainy, windy, with thunderstorms for most of our trip, and so the boardwalk has been flooded a lot and hard to walk on. I think it would be much lovlier with nicer weather, we would be able to enjoy it more then.
Written 17 January 2023
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Local50
313 contributions
Aug 2024 • Friends
Just way too crowded and not much to do or see. The view of the beach is great, but that's about it. Too many bicyclists and scooters, too many kids running around unattended. Not the cleanest area. Parking is a nightmare. The amusement park is loud. Would not go back. There's just too many other places to see in San Diego to waste your time here.
Written 4 September 2024
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Rorojo79
Chicago, IL108 contributions
Sept 2024 • Couples
If you want to feel like you’re part of the scene then you need to come to mission beach boardwalk. This was some of the best people watching in San Diego. We got a table at Draft and settled in with a drink for an afternoon of people watching. FUN!
Written 25 September 2024
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jackswalley
San Diego21 contributions
Mar 2014 • Solo
THIS boardwalk can be the reason so many visitors and residents love San Diego. There are beach towns around the world. There are some with beautiful 12 months a year weather. There are even some with a concrete boardwalk walk along a beach. Nothing can match this 2+ mile, 1 hour slow walk for even the less than perfectly healthy person.
The Mission Beach Boardwalk starts at the Crystal Pier in Pacific Beach going to the Mission Beach Jetty. It has the combo of beach on the west side and some great and not so architecture on the east just steps away. This is a beach community that can get on your wish list. It even has a small Belmont Park amusement area with a 1920's wooden Rolling Coaster
And if the crowds get way too big in the summer on the ocean (oh, they will), walk less than 1/2 mile east and one can find plan B. The spectacular Mission BAY walk/bike/run.
The Mission Beach Boardwalk starts at the Crystal Pier in Pacific Beach going to the Mission Beach Jetty. It has the combo of beach on the west side and some great and not so architecture on the east just steps away. This is a beach community that can get on your wish list. It even has a small Belmont Park amusement area with a 1920's wooden Rolling Coaster
And if the crowds get way too big in the summer on the ocean (oh, they will), walk less than 1/2 mile east and one can find plan B. The spectacular Mission BAY walk/bike/run.
Written 20 March 2014
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paws0810
Mesa, AZ2,994 contributions
Apr 2021 • Couples
Fun for a couple of days we stopped here we have not been here in over 20 years the beach is beautiful the weather is great.
Written 19 April 2021
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WillTheTraveler17
Cincinnati148 contributions
Jan 2019 • Business
We rented scooters and bikes and did this end to end. VIsited again later. Lots of activity and lively during the day. It was pretty dead and a lot of places closed early, so evening was pretty dull. This could be because we were there off season.
Written 4 February 2019
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Heather L
Goodyear, AZ66 contributions
Aug 2018 • Family
Tourist trap most days, cool vibe that is pretty laid back. Tons of shops where you can get a towel or hoodie.
Free parking. You can rent bikes, scooters, or skates, Belmont park for a fun ride, and tons of pizza places and bars. This is where teenage memories are made of summers.
The sand is clean, and there are a few fire pits that can be used. There is a restroom, and showers just on the boardwalk. The restrooms are typical of a busy boardwalk, but there was always toilet paper. Homeless hang around there so dont leave anything unattended, including children.
You can see passing ships and plenty of helicopters going north/south to base. Lots of people walking their dogs, and playing football. Can be expensive to stay, so book early!
Free parking. You can rent bikes, scooters, or skates, Belmont park for a fun ride, and tons of pizza places and bars. This is where teenage memories are made of summers.
The sand is clean, and there are a few fire pits that can be used. There is a restroom, and showers just on the boardwalk. The restrooms are typical of a busy boardwalk, but there was always toilet paper. Homeless hang around there so dont leave anything unattended, including children.
You can see passing ships and plenty of helicopters going north/south to base. Lots of people walking their dogs, and playing football. Can be expensive to stay, so book early!
Written 1 September 2018
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Mermaid51061
San Jose, CA147 contributions
Mar 2018
We stayed right on this walkway. It’s a great place to people watch, or to catch the sunset. There are restaurants and shops at either end. Just watch out for the bikes, scooters, etc. It can get a little crowded at times.
Written 1 April 2018
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Jane D
10 contributions
Feb 2018 • Friends
By bike or foot, a great place to visit. Weekends can be nutty but park down by the jetty and begin there. Bayside is always a treat and much quieter. Skip the Belmont Park. Touristy and nothing to see. You only need the scenery.
Written 9 February 2018
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Are rides/attractions open in March? Is public transportation an option (staying near USS midway museum). Thanks!!
Written 6 February 2022
Mindysue852
Omaha, Nebraska
Is the boardwalk lit for walking in the evening? How early do the businesses close this time of year?
Written 8 November 2019
Yes there are grills at Mission Beach in the park.
Written 8 August 2019
yes you can, I saw rentals but didn't as.
Written 16 July 2019
Could anyone tell me how easy it is to use the San Diego public transportation system from the Balboa Park area to get to Mission Beach Boardwalk area? I see subway trains with caution warnings about detours and switches to different bus lines -- all things that this "country girl" has never had to contend with. Thanks!
Written 5 May 2017
I'm not sure. I was going to go on public transit from Mission Bay to La Jolla but tried Uber for the first time so my trip out there was free and to get back it was $9. I'd get on the public transit page and look for routes. I actually called transit to get the information. They were very helpful.
Written 4 June 2017
I'm not sure as I was there at lunch. I did walk the area around 8 pm and felt most places were closed.
Written 17 January 2017
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