South Mission Beach Travel Guide

San Diego

Belmont Park featuring a park and rides
Belmont Park featuring street scenes and rides as well as a large group of people
Belmont Park showing a city, rides and street scenes
South Mission Beach
Mission Beach which includes a bay or harbour, a house and a beach

Popular places to visit

Belmont Park featuring rides

Belmont Park

The amusement park at Mission Beach offers lots of old-fashioned family fun, plus a range of newer thrill rides and attractions.

Belmont Park
Mission and Pacific Beaches

Mission and Pacific Beaches

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Mission and Pacific Beaches during your trip to San Diego?

Mission and Pacific Beaches
South Mission Beach

South Mission Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at South Mission Beach during your trip to San Diego?

South Mission Beach
San Diego Zoo featuring zoo animals, landscape views and a pond

San Diego Zoo

See nature up-close and personal at one of the country’s largest and most educational zoos.

San Diego Zoo
San Diego Convention Center

San Diego Convention Center

During your trip, find out what's happening in San Diego Convention Center, a top convention centre in San Diego. Experience the area's fascinating museums and entertainment choices.

San Diego Convention Center
Mission Bay featuring a beach

Mission Bay

Mingle with eccentric locals at bohemian beaches, soak up the sun on a Jet Ski and fish from marshy islands at San Diego’s premier water park.

Mission Bay

Things to do

Belmont Park Ride and Play Pass

Belmont Park Ride and Play Pass

£49
per adult
Belmont Park Ride and Play Pass
sunseyt

Private Sunset Brew Tour

£1,173
per traveller
Private Sunset Brew Tour
LEGOLAND® California Resort

LEGOLAND® California Resort

£58
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
LEGOLAND® California Resort
San Diego City Lights Night Tour

San Diego City Lights Night Tour

£34
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
San Diego City Lights Night Tour
San Diego Explorer Pass: Save up to 50 Percent - Includes USS Midway

San Diego Explorer Pass: Save up to 50 Percent - Includes USS Midway

£91
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
San Diego Explorer Pass: Save up to 50 Percent - Includes USS Midway
San Diego Whale Watching Tour

San Diego Whale Watching Tour

£52
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
San Diego Whale Watching Tour
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Top hotels in South Mission Beach

Handlery Hotel

Handlery Hotel

3.5 out of 5
950 Hotel Cir N, San Diego, CA
The price is £94 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
£94
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in their ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,918 reviews)
Exceptional Staff / Front Desk Experience
"This hotel experience was exceptional because of the staff (thanks Pamela!) and care they took to ensure our stay was the best possible. I was there for Comic-Con and through the chaos we had a shuttle that ran every 15-20 minutes, a room with comfortable pillows and a view of the pool, reasonable ..."

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025

Handlery Hotel
Wyndham San Diego Bayside

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

4 out of 5
1355 N Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £154 per night from 31 Jul to 1 Aug
£154
31 Jul - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (5,794 reviews)
"Very nice property and friendly staff."

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025

Wyndham San Diego Bayside
Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego

Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego

4 out of 5
1 Market Pl, San Diego, CA
The price is £217 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
£217
28 Aug - 29 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 6 restaurants and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,771 reviews)
"Just the perfect area with a view."

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025

Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
The Dana on Mission Bay

The Dana on Mission Bay

3.5 out of 5
1710 W Mission Bay Dr, San Diego, CA
The price is £142 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
£142
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a marina and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,608 reviews)
"Property is excellent and awesome location. Only problem was at the Firefly where they had no change if paying with cash, and the service was poor for breakfast because of a banquet going on"

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025

The Dana on Mission Bay
Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

4 out of 5
333 W Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA
The price is £236 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
£236
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in San Diego. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,794 reviews)
"Excellent place to stay!"

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025

Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar

DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar

4 out of 5
11915 El Camino Real, San Diego, CA
The price is £120 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
£120
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,327 reviews)
"Food"

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar
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Other neighbourhoods around South Mission Beach

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Central Mission Beach

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

While visiting Central Mission Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Mission Bay and Mission Beach.

Central Mission Beach
Belmont Park featuring a park and rides

Mission Beach

If you're spending some time in Mission Beach, Mission Bay and Mission Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Mission Beach
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Ocean Beach

4.5/5(4 area reviews)

Ocean Beach is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Ocean Beach Pier and Dog Beach.

Ocean Beach
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Crown Point

5/5(5 area reviews)

While visiting Crown Point, you might make a stop by sights like Mission Bay and Mission and Pacific Beaches.

Crown Point
Pacific Beach Park showing a beach

Pacific Beach

4/5(13 area reviews)

The stunning beaches and fantastic nightlife are just a few highlights of Pacific Beach. Make a stop by Mission Bay or Crystal Pier while you're exploring the area.

Pacific Beach
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North Pacific Beach

If you're spending some time in North Pacific Beach, Crystal Pier and Pacific Beach are top sights worth seeing.

North Pacific Beach

South Mission Beach Travel Guide

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