Best Beach in Mission Bay

We've collected top 10 mentioned beaches in Mission Bay from other articles such as Sidecar Photo, La Jolla Mom, San Diego Beaches and Adventures.

Best Beach in Mission Bay

La Jolla Cove
La Jolla Cove
4.8 (1188 ratings)4.5 (12342 ratings)
Popular with divers, this quaint beach houses permanent lifeguard stations, picnic tables & showers.
San Diego, CA 92037, USA
BeachOutdoor ActivitiesParks
Children's Pool La Jolla
Children's Pool La Jolla
4.7 (7037 ratings)
Protected sandy cove home to many adult harbor seals & their pups, open for swimming in summer.
834 Coast Blvd S, La Jolla, CA 92037
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La Jolla Shores Beach
La Jolla Shores Beach
4.7 (165 ratings)
This 1 mile long sand beach with permanent lifeguard stations offers gentle waves & scuba classes.
San Diego, CA 92037
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Windansea Beach
Windansea Beach
4.8 (201 ratings)4.5 (543 ratings)
This beach has been popular with surfers for decades & features an iconic palm-covered surf shack.
San Diego, CA 92037, USA
BeachOutdoor Activities
Black's Beach
Black's Beach
4.7 (420 ratings)4.5 (298 ratings)
Famed, scenic & clothing-optional beach beneath the bluffs of Torrey Pines.
California 92037, USA
BeachNature & Parks
Mentioned by TripSavvy
The Best Beaches in San Diego
"It's notoriously hard to get to, involving either a treacherous climb down unstable cliffs on a trail known for accidents or a two-mile hike south from Torrey Pines State Beach (which is inaccessible at high tide). While Black Beach may be difficult to reach, the remoteness is one of the reasons that people love it. That and because it's one of the only nude beaches in San Diego County (but clothing is only optional in the north section of the beach)."
Tide Beach Park
Tide Beach Park
2.7 (7 ratings)
Backed by a cliff with homes, this beach offers ample room for sunbathing, plus waves for surfing.
Solana Beach, CA 92075
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Mentioned by La Jolla Mom
15 Best Beaches in San Diego: A Local's Guide from North to South
"Tide Beach Park is located approximately 1/2 mile north of Fletcher Cove at Solana Vista and Highway 101. The beach itself is primarily known for its large reef, or “Table Tops,” and its San Diego tide pools. Lifeguards are on duty there during the summer months."
La Jolla Shores Park
La Jolla Shores Park
4.7 (5516 ratings)4.5 (2606 ratings)
2-block space steps away from the sand & waves offers grassy area & playgrounds.
8300 Camino Del Oro, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
ParkOutdoor ActivitiesBeaches
Wipeout Beach
Wipeout Beach
4.4 (11 ratings)
La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
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Mentioned by La Jolla Mom
10 Best Beaches in La Jolla for Families, Surfing, & More
"Wipeout Beach is located on the 700 block of Coast Blvd., and is a sandy stretch of beach just south of South Casa Beach and the Children’s Pool. It’s a great spot for sunbathing, but again isn’t recommended for inexperienced swimmers because of the rip current. Low tide is probably the best time to visit this spot, as there’s more sand to walk along and you’ll be able to see a few shallower exposed tide pools."
Mentioned by Family Destinations Guide
10 Best Beaches in La Jolla, CA (2021) Top Beach Spots!
"Wipeout Beach can be found just south of Children’s Pool Beach. It also runs along Coast Boulevard. It’s definitely among the best beach spots in La Jolla, just for its views alone."
Mentioned by California Beaches
La Jolla Coast Walk Trail
"Wipeout Beach is a sandy beach south of Children’s Pool Beach along Coast Boulevard in La Jolla. In the winter the sand gets ripped away by storms leaving a rugged […]"
Bermuda Beach
Bermuda Beach
4.9 (7 ratings)
San Diego, CA 92107, USA
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Coronado Shores Beach
Coronado Shores Beach
4.8 (16 ratings)
San Diego, CA 92118, USA
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Best Zoo in Mission Bay

Living Coast Discovery Center
Living Coast Discovery Center
4.6 (706 ratings)4.5 (182 ratings)
Interactive center focuses on animals native to the San Diego Bay such as stingrays & sea turtles.
1000 Gunpowder Point Dr, Chula Vista, CA 91910, USA
ZooZoos & AquariumsAquariumBird watching areaEvent venueNature preserveWedding venueWildlife refuge
Mentioned by Go San Diego
6 Best San Diego Museums for Kids
"This not-for-profit aquarium and zoo connects kids with the animals and plants of the California coast. Located on the Sweetwater Marsh National Wildlife Refuge in Chula Vista, the Living Coast Discovery Center offers family-friendly activities and events such as shark, ray, turtle, and eagle feedings; guided trail hikes; Overnight Adventures; and VIP Animal Encounters. Seasonal exhibits promote wildlife conservation and educate young visitors about their impact on the environment."
Mentioned by Crazy Family Adventure
15 Fun and Exciting Things To Do In San Diego With Kids
"This nonprofit discovery center is there to provide environmental education related to coastal resource conservation. You park in a parking lot and bus takes you over to the center. Once there you can see the sharks, visit the sting ray touch tank, and see the bald eagles they have there."
Mentioned by Family Destinations Guide
24 Fun Things to Do in San Diego with Kids for 2021 (Family Friendly!)
"This is located in the Sweetwater Marsh Unit of the San Diego National Wildlife Refuge in Chula Vista and is a popular choice for school trips. The experience here is pretty unique. You get to feed bat rays and have meet-and-greets with reptiles."
San Diego Zoo
San Diego Zoo
4.7 (39227 ratings)4.5 (25555 ratings)
Zoo features giraffes, koalas, apes & more, plus a safari park for tours & a conservation society.
2920 Zoo Dr, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
ZooZoos & Aquariums
Mentioned by La Jolla Mom
Best San Diego Theme Parks and Amusement Parks
"The San Diego Zoo is San Diego’s most popular attraction and renowned for conservation efforts. Having visited many zoos across the country and globe, ours is no doubt among the best in the world (some might say the best). Highlights include the pandas, koalas, Polar Bear Plunge, Children’s Zoo (temporarily closed for renovation), Skyfari Tram, Africa Rocks and more."
Mentioned by San Diego 1 day itinerary
1 Day San Diego Itinerary for First Timers
"You'll start your day at the San Diego Zoo, rightfully known as the finest zoological collection in the world. Next, it's on to Coronado Island for an afternoon of sun and sightseeing. In the evening, San Diego's vibrant downtown scene beckons."
Elephant Odyssey
Elephant Odyssey
4.7 (77 ratings)
2920 Zoo Dr, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
Zoo
Mentioned by LaJolla.com
The San Diego Zoo
"Elephant Odyssey is one of the most well known parts of the park. It’s a huge area that’s dedicated solely to several beautiful African and Asian elephants. The Elephants are free to roam among large areas, and it also includes the Elephant Care Center where you may see a zookeeper caring for one of them."
Mentioned by Ultimate Disney Planning Guide: MickeyVisit.com
Ultimate Guide to the San Diego Zoo and San Diego Safari Park
"The Elephant Odyssey is home to the African and Asian elephant habitat. This area includes the majestic elephants along with the Elephant Care Center and Fossil Portal. Guests can also see lions, jaguars, California condor, camels, and the Malayan tapir."

Best Buffet (Seafood, Chinese, etc) in Mission Bay

100's seafood grill buffet
100's seafood grill buffet
4.3 (2214 ratings)
Roomy destination for all-you-can-eat Asian seafood, including sushi, hibachi fare & desserts.
2828 Camino del Rio S, San Diego, CA 92108, USA
Buffet restaurantChinese restaurantCrab houseJapanese restaurantJapanese steakhouseMongolian barbecue restaurantRestaurantSeafood restaurantSteak houseSushi restaurant
Mentioned by Trip101
10 Best Brunch Buffet Spots In San Diego, California
"A post shared by JSMedina (@kulokoy) on Mar 17, 2019 at 8:26pm PDT. At this all-you-can-eat buffet, your food choices are more than you can try in one outing (so come back soon!) Chow down on a large selection of seafood, including crab legs, shrimp and scallops and serve yourself a side of sushi to go with it. End your meal with a delightful dessert such as crème brûlée, cheesecake or perhaps some Italian gelato."
Natsumi Sushi & Seafood Buffet
Natsumi Sushi & Seafood Buffet
4.2 (1033 ratings)
Modern spot for all-you-can eat sushi, Japanese entrees, poke bowls, Chinese dishes & Mongolian BBQ.
7040 Miramar Rd, San Diego, CA 92121, USA
Sushi restaurantBuffet restaurantJapanese restaurantSeafood restaurant
Great Plaza Buffet
Great Plaza Buffet
4.2 (1503 ratings)
Large, relaxed buffet restaurant offering a number of Asian & American items for lunch & dinner.
1840 Garnet Ave, San Diego, CA 92109, USA
Buffet restaurantAmerican restaurantAsian restaurantChinese restaurantFamily restaurantJapanese restaurantSushi restaurant

Top Best American Restaurants in Mission Bay

CAVU Brewery and Restaurant
CAVU Brewery and Restaurant
4.5 (89 ratings)
7536 Fay Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
BreweryAmerican restaurantBrewpub
Public House La Jolla
Public House La Jolla
4.6 (563 ratings)
Cozy pub in a renovated bungalow offering creative burgers & many beers from all over the world.
830 Kline St, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
American restaurantBarBrunch restaurantFamily restaurantHamburger restaurantPubRestaurant
Mentioned by La Jolla Mom
La Jolla Happy Hour: 25 Best Bars and Restaurants to Try
"Time: Monday – Friday from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m.Specials: $2 off craft beers and glasses of wine | 7 apps for $7 eachOcean View: NoWhy Go: For burgers and ales in a pub setting with rotating taps of Belgian and German beers, local San Diego beers, and hard to find craft beers and microbrews from all around the globeNeighborhood: Village of La JollaAddress: 830 Kline Street, La Jolla, CA 92037"
Barrio Philly & Burger
Barrio Philly & Burger
5 (1 ratings)
2707 Boston Ave, San Diego, CA 92113, USA
American restaurant

Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near Mission Bay

3.8 (514 reviews)
Surfer Beach Hotel
Hotel
$229 /night
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Super 8 by Wyndham National City Chula Vista
Hotel
$124 /night
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4.8 (13 reviews)
Cozy Ocean View Beach Cottage, steps to ocean, lots of character -1br-sleeps 5
Cottage · 2 Guests · 1 Bedroom
$309 /night*
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