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Mission Beach Boardwalk
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Mission Beach Boardwalk

San Diego, CA

★★★★★4.7(6,585 Google reviews)

Lively oceanfront boardwalk for biking, skating, and swimming along miles of sandy beach.

Good for

  • Ages 0–2
  • Ages 10+

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W Mission Bay Dr, San Diego, CA 92109, USA

(619) 232-3101

Open nowToday: Open 24 hours

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Tides today

Next low tide

11:52 AM

2.9 ft — best for tide pools

Next high tide

6:03 PM

5.9 ft

Predictions from NOAA · La Jolla station

What visitors say

  • Casey “Nomadic Nolan” Nolan★★★★★

    Bruh my flight got cancelled and they sent me to San Diego for the day. I got $200 in flight vouchers, $35 in food credit. Slept in the airport. Went to a spa, massage, and the beach for sushi, tacos, drinks, got lit, and took a deep nap in the sand. It was lovely. Hella hotties in SD wow

    a month ago

  • CR★★★★★

    Mission Beach Boardwalk in San Diego was easily a 5-star experience. The energy out there is unreal—people biking, skating, walking, and just enjoying the ocean views. It’s the perfect mix of beach vibes and nonstop activity, with something always going on. The views of the ocean are beautiful, especially around sunset, and there are plenty of spots to stop, grab food, or just sit and take it all in. It never felt boring, and the atmosphere makes it a must-visit if you’re in San Diego. Definitely one of the highlights of our trip.

    5 months ago

  • Vanessa Gruebel★★★★★

    It’s a nice boardwalk but can pretty busy. I have travelled around so world so I have seen better and nicer boardwalks. It would be nice to have a separate bike lane. Views are nice so!

    2 months ago

  • MICHAEL MORGAN★★★★

    This is a great beach and boardwalk that my wife and I enjoyed. First, It offers an amusement park with rollercoasters, rides and arcades. Secondly, the beach is clean and beautiful. It’s a great place to hang out and go for a swim. Third, it has 3 miles worth of path for exploring and walking. Fourth, this beach has plenty of space for people interested in biking and/or skating. Lastly, there are a ton of restaurants and shopping. Literally, anything you could possible want, you can find here.

    6 months ago

  • Traveling Jenn★★★★★

    This was a great place to visit on a weekday morning! The parking wasn’t too crowded. Got a nice walk in! Wish they had a juice or smoothie place but they did have a small coffee shop! Located right next to Belmont park. I definitely could see this as a nice family outing.

    6 months ago

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