| Considering that San Diego is know for it's | | | | is also a great place to host special events. |
| attractive scenery and friendly coastline, it's a true | | | | Weddings and large group activities are commonly |
| compliment to be known as one of the best | | | | held here, as are water sport competitions and |
| beaches in the area. Mission Beach, located in the | | | | musical performances. Free public parking makes |
| center of the two-mile area known as The | | | | things easier, and a ramp makes the beach |
| Strand, draws large crowds all year round and its | | | | wheelchair accessible as well. Everyone is |
| cement boardwalk never seems to be empty of | | | | welcomed to join in the entertainment here at |
| toned runners and suntanned cyclers. | | | | Mission Beach. |
| Shops, restaurants, and beach rental operations | | | | This stretch of scenic coastline has a flavorful |
| are abundant in the area, so you'll be all set up for | | | | history beginning in the 1920's. This is when Tent |
| whatever you feel like doing during your visit. | | | | City was created by a community-planning |
| Rent a board or simply grab a parasol and the | | | | visionary named J.M. Asher. He made it possible to |
| latest mystery novel and settle in for some | | | | actually live on the beach, which unsurprisingly, |
| quality ocean time. There are separate areas for | | | | many people found attractive. The original |
| swimming and surfing and lifeguards are on duty | | | | neighborhood survives today, serves as a site for |
| most of the time, especially during the summer, | | | | several homes and vacation rentals, and |
| so as far as safety goes, Mission Beach is a good | | | | represents a colorful part of San Diego's past. |
| place to be. | | | | The great part about vacationing with Mission |
| People-watching is also a fun activity here, as the | | | | Beach as your headquarters is that all the |
| boardwalk channels a constant flow of tourists | | | | spectacular sights of the exciting city of San |
| and Californians alike right through the heart of | | | | Diego are right at your doorstep. Choosing a |
| the beach. Rollerblading, jogging, walking, and biking | | | | vacation property in this location will leave you |
| all keep people whizzing past, and planned or | | | | with many options as far as staying connected to |
| impromptu beach volleyball games ignite an | | | | all that is going on in this chock-full-of-diversions |
| atmosphere of fun and competition along the | | | | county. Simply venturing to adjacent Mission Bay |
| accompanying stretches of wide open sand. | | | | will hook you up with golf courses, an aquatic |
| Come evening, the party gets going at Belmont | | | | center, boating, jet skiing, and other recreational |
| Beach, where revelers like to gather for music | | | | opportunities. |
| and socializing. There's also the Big Dipper, of | | | | You can't visit San Diego without stopping by Sea |
| course, Mission's famous roller coaster that dips | | | | World to say hello to Shamu, and don't forget |
| and drops gleeful guests before a beautiful | | | | about the world-famous zoo, either. Beautiful |
| background of sea, sky, and San Diego. Beach | | | | weather, great shopping and dining, and plentiful |
| fires are also a common sight; they must be | | | | cultural opportunities make this one of California's, |
| made within designated containers and kept to a | | | | and in fact America's, favorite tourist destinations. |
| pretty tame size, but a few friends and a guitar | | | | It's a beachgoer's paradise and so much more, so |
| can make for a wonderful evening made magic | | | | head down to this jewel of a town if you're |
| by a warm, orange glow. | | | | looking for a relaxing break from your normal life. |
| A magnet for socializing and game-playing, Mission | | | | |