Travel Guide of Mission Bay, San Diego for: Paradise Point Resort and Spa Rating: Pearls
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Mission Bay Summary
Pros
- Beautiful weather (average daily temperature is 70 degrees)
- Lively party atmosphere in Pacific Beach
- Laid-back vibe in Ocean Beach
- Dozens of restaurants and shops
- Vibrant nightlife
- 19 miles of sandy beaches
- Great surf
- SeaWorld
- Terrific views of the Bay, Coronado and downtown San Diego from Mission Boulevard
Cons
- Crowds, especially in Mission Beach
- Far from downtown San Diego and the major tourist sites
- Some areas are not kid-friendly, with tattoo parlors and nightclubs
What It's Like
Mission Bay is part of Mission Bay Park, a man-made aquatic park with 27 miles of shoreline (including 19 miles of sandy beaches), picnic areas, and bike and pedestrian paths. The Bay is a great destination for surfers, as well as for young people and families. The streets of Pacific Beach, a small peninsula in the center of the bay, are lined with restaurants, shops, nightclubs and bars. Ocean Beach offers more or less the same, but the vibe is more laid-back and less party-focused. Mission Beach is more family-oriented, but it's a tourist magnet, and there are usually crowds everywhere.
Where To Stay
Pacific Beach is the place to party and shop, but there are few hotels. For a wider range of accommodation options, head west to Mission Beach or stay near SeaWorld.
Map of Hotels -- Mission Bay, San Diego
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Facts
| Languages: | English, Spanish |
| Airports: | |
| Time Zone: | |
| Peak: | Dec. 15 - April 15 |
| Off-Peak: | April 15 - Dec. 15 |
| Visa: | No |
| Vaccines: | No |
| Currency: | |
| Electricity: | 120 V, 60 Hz |
| Tipping: | 15-20% in restaurants and cabs |
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