Mission Beach

Quick Treats in Mission Beach Looking for some quick treats to grab on the go in Mission Beach? Well, you came to the right place. In my opinion, these are 5 of the best places in Mission Beach to get tasty treats and soak up some sun at the same time. Fruit Bowls at The Mad Beet Fruit Bowls are refreshing and healthy treats that will satisfy your hunger. At...

Looking for events and activities during your San Diego Vacation this July? Read below to learn more about the Top 5 July Events in San Diego!   Big Bay Boom! July 4 9:00 pm – 10:00 pm Free We are about to observe one of America’s oldest holidays, Independence Day. But what is Independence Day without any fireworks? San Diego is hosting Big Bay Boom once again this year and...

San Diego Restaurant Week is upon us yet again! One of the most anticipated week’s of the year is back to cater to your appetite beginning Sunday, September 20th. Local restaurants team with farmers, distributors, vintners, brewers and fisherman to provide a taste of some of the best dining options in the area. This year there are more than 180 restaurants, sponsored by Lexus, spanning from sushi to Persian cuisine and Mexican...

Supporting local family farms is an important part of the San Diego community and agriculture industry. There are over 6,000 farmers in the San Diego area and their produce results in a $1.5 billion dollar market. Farmer’s markets are a great opportunity to boost the San Diego economy while purchasing healthy locally grown produce, plants, crafts and supporting local businesses and vendors. There are more than 25 certified farmer’s markets...

Price Hotels are a very common and popular form of travel lodging. They provide easy access to locations such as beaches or major metropolitan areas. Because hotels are so prevalent, most people overlook researching available vacation rentals. Next time you are planning a vacation, specifically around the Fourth of July, compare the price of a hotel against that of a vacation rental. During July, rates for both begin to rise...

The 2015 San Diego Rock’n’Roll Marathon is one of the city’s best events of the year, supports a great cause and allows visitors another chance to vacation in sunny San Diego. There are on average 20,000 runners total and 100,000 spectators. Established in 1998, the race has since raised over $100 million for various charities. This year the race will benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. The entire event will...

Do you love sportfishing? Are you interested in learning more about the sport or looking for something interesting to do this spring? Mission Sands highly suggests venturing down to the sportfishing landings in Point Loma, for the official start of Southern California’s spring saltwater fishing season. There are multiple events such as seminars to improve your angling skills, children’s fishing adventures, catch, prep and cook demos, casting contests, boat rides...

Mission Beach’s Belmont Park, is one of the area’s premier attractions for those staying with Mission Sands. Having been open since 1925, the park is home to multiple restaurants, bars, shops and rides. However, the main draw is the Giant Dipper Rollercoaster. The 2,600 foot wooden track runs with two 18-passenger trains along the beautiful beach. Because the park and coaster were so popular and historic, the Giant Dipper was...