Mission Beach Travel Guide - California Self Catering Vacation Rentals - Villas, Condos & Holiday Homes For Rent
Mission Beach is just minutes away from downtown San Diego and is part of Mission Bay Park - the largest park of its kind in the world. The 4,600-acre aquatic playground is surrounded by 27 miles of pristine beaches, coves and inlets.
There is every kind of water sport possible from laid-back sailing to action-packed kite or wind surfing and off the beach, families can picnic, barbecue and the younger crowd can party through the night with beach bonfires.
| At a glance... | |
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| Family friendly | ✔ |
| Themes parks | ✔ |
| Watersports | ✔ |
| kite & windsurfing | ✔ |
| Sports fishing | ✔ |
| Whale watching (Dec - Mar) | ✔ |
| Art galleries & museums | ✔ |
| Golf | ✔ |
| Spa & Wellbeing | ✔ |
| San Diego shopping | ✔ |
| Car recommended | ✔ |
| International airport | San Diego (9 miles) |
Mission Bay is also home to SeaWorld San Diego, the world-famous marine life adventure park. With awe-inspiring shows, thrilling rides and unforgettable face-to-face animal encounters, kids of all ages will enjoy exploring the wonders and adventures of the sea.
With pristine beaches, watersports, fine dining and high-energy trendsetting nightlife, Mission Beach is a lively and vibrant holiday destination yet there is a more tranquil side. The area has some excellent resorts with luxury spas and wellbeing facilities plus many golf courses including the famous Torrey Pines course - the home for the US Open in 2021.
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Holiday homes on Mission Beach
Mission Beach has a wide selection of private self catering vacation rentals including beachfront villas and downtown condos. They offer superb value for money and give you the freedom to what you want, when you want. What better way to end the day than spend an evening having a BBQ in your villa rental looking on to the Pacific Ocean - home from home.
Mission Beach and San Diego have some incredible places to visit including...
| Mission Beach Top Attractions | |
|---|---|
| Seaworld San Diego | ✔ |
| San Diego Zoo Safari Park | ✔ |
| San Diego zoo | ✔ |
| Crystal pier and Ocean Beach piers | ✔ |
| USS Midway Museum | ✔ |
| Moonlit cruise on Bahia Belle Paddleboat | ✔ |
| Belmont Park amusement park | ✔ |
Our view on Mission Beach
If you enjoy fine food and wine and outdoor pursuits set amonst breathtaking scenery then a vacation at Mission Beach is definitely for you. With extensive shopping in downtown San Diego, attractions galore and a vibrant nightlife, renting a villa or condo gives you the freedom and flexibility to get the most out of this year round vacation hot spot.
With hot summers and temperate winters, Mission Beach is an all year round destination and ideal for a twin centre holiday - perhaps spending some time exploring some of the beautiful lakes and mountains resorts such as Big Bear Lake and Lake Arrowhead in Southern California.
