THE REAL MISSION BEACH...
We've been in the vacation rentals business around Mission Beach since 1996. We're a small team,
managing 75 rentals around Mission Beach, Mission Bay, Pacific Beach, La Jolla, and Del Mar. But small in
this sense means we're perfectly formed and pride ourselves on bring accessible and personable!
We know the area. But, more than that, we're passionate about the area. So if you want to know anything,
from the best pizza to the most exclusive fine dining, chances are we've done it. Just ask us and we'll help!
This is a vibrant area, with multiple activities to do. We've listed many in more detail throughout this guide
but we'll give you the highlights here so you can get a flavor for what the area is really like.
Location: Mission Beach is a mere 8 miles northwest of downtown San Diego, on a 2 mile long sandbar
between the Pacific and Mission Bay. Which all means it's a great spot to combine a fantastic beach
experience with the energy of the city.
The Vibe: This is a very laid back beach community, but with plenty of beach fun to boot. The main area
near Belmont Park has a large boardwalk, the Giant Dipper roller coaster, casual eating spots, all in a
holiday like, very relaxed atmosphere. Most important, you can walk to pretty much anything you need!
Weather: Without doubt, we're a spoiled community when it comes to the weather. San Diego and the
immediate area is well known for having incredible weather. To be more specific, Wikipedia notes that,
on average, we have 146 sunny days and 117 partly cloudy days a year, with less than 12 inches of rain!
Getting around: It couldn't be easier. For starters we are just 15 minutes from the international airport
where most airlines fly. Next up we have a great public transport system which will get you to the city in
less than 30 minutes from Mission Beach. Or, if you rent a car, the main I-8 and I-5 are close by.
Eating and drinking: All of our rentals have full kitchens and you can find a Ralphs grocery store at 4315
Mission Blvd. If cooking isn't your thing, there are plenty of restaurants (and bars) that we can recommend
in the area - we have all types of cuisine at different budget levels - a couple of our favorite spots are on
page 9.
Away from the beach: If you need a break from the sand you'll be spoiled for choice. Top of the list are
SeaWorld (a mere 5 minutes away) and the Zoo (15 mins), both of which are fantastic. But we also have
some great golf courses. Or how about Carlsbad and Las Americas outlets within 30 mins?
There is quite simply way too much for us to show you on one single page. But read on, we have plenty
more options, as well as the 5 experiences you must not miss. We hope you have a great va