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Mission Bay is a popular location for all types of boats, from kayaks and rowing sculls, to sailboats, to ski boats and personal watercraft.
Its beaches have similar regulations to San Diego's ocean beaches. Dogs are permitted before 9 a.m. and after 6 p.m. and must be leashed. Glass beverage containers are prohibited. Fires must be in approved containers. Unlike the oceanfront beaches, alcohol consumption is permitted from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
If you plan to boat on the bay take the time to familiarize yourself with the rules. Much of the bay is speed restricted so pay close attention to informational buoys.
The San Diego Lifeguard Service on Quivira Way offers excellent Mission Bay maps with explanations of all relevant regulations. Boat rentals are available from Seaforth just off West Mission Bay Drive on Quivira Road. Several of the large hotels on Mission Bay also have boat rentals available.
Launch ramps are located at De Anza cove off East Mission Bay Drive just north of the Visitors Center, off Sea World Drive east of SeaWorld, at Dana Landing off Ingraham Street, the east side of Vacation Island off Ingraham, and in San Juan Cove off Santa Clara Place on the northwest side of the bay.
Fiesta Island, the largest of several islands within Mission Bay and home to the Over The Line world championships each July, is accessible by automobile via a small land bridge off East Mission Bay Drive at the southeast corner of the bay. There are no public facilities on Fiesta Island except fire rings but the island is the only off-leash dog run on Mission Bay.
Vacation Island is the only other Mission Bay island accessible by automobile and can be reached from Ingraham Street. Vacation Island is the site of the San Diego Paradise Point Resort, which offers luxury suites, a restaurant, conference facilities, a great bar that features outdoor live music overlooking the bay, and a private dock.
Also on the east side of Vacation Island is Ski Beach, a public area reserved specifically for water skiing. There is one campground on Mission Bay, the privately owned Campland on the Bay at the north end.
Mission Bay's most famous attraction is SeaWorld. Visitors come from all over the world to view the park's many marine life attractions and shows featuring trained marine mammals.
Here are street addresses for established Mission Bay parks with public facilities:
• Bonita Cove — 1000 West Mission Bay Drive at Mariners Way (signalized intersection)
Food/dining: There are far too many restaurants convenient to Mission Bay to list here. Most are located along the west side of the bay in Mission Beach and along the north side in Pacific Beach.
Restrooms: Public restrooms with cold showers are located at each of the seven parks/beaches along Mission Bay.
In addition, public restroom facilities are available at the Santa Clara Recreation Center on Santa Clara Point, at Ski Beach on Vacation Island and on Hospitality Point.
Between I-5 and Mission Beach to the east and west and Grand Avenue and Sea World Drive to the north and south [Map It]
Accessible 24 a day; no overnight camping
Most parks/beaches along the bay offer ample off-street, free parking (see below)
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Beach Information
Special Comments: Mission Bay covers about 4,600 acres with 27 miles of shoreline. There are seven beaches that offer public facilities. All seven have public restrooms with cold showers, picnic tables and fire rings. Three of the beaches — Tecolote Shores, Leisure Lagoon and Sail Bay — have playgrounds.
• Leisure Lagoon — 1900 East Mission Bay Drive
• De Anza Cove — 3000 East Mission Bay Drive
• Sail Bay — 4000 Fanuel Street
• Crown Point — 3700 Crown Point Drive
• Ventura Cove — 1000 West Mission Bay Drive at Gleason Road (signalized intersection)
• Tecolote Shores — 1600 East Mission Bay Drive