Central Mission Beach Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Central Mission Beach
Mission Beach featuring street scenes and cycling
Mission Beach showing a bay or harbour, boating and a marina
Mission Beach featuring general coastal views, a bay or harbour and a sandy beach
Mission Beach featuring a bay or harbour, a house and a beach

Popular places to visit

Mission Beach

Mission Beach

4/5(30 reviews)

Soak up the perfect holiday atmosphere at this enduring, lively seaside village.

Mission Beach
San Diego Zoo which includes a pond, zoo animals and landscape views

San Diego Zoo

4.5/5(26 reviews)

Admire the animal kingdom in all its fascinating glory at one of America’s largest zoos.

San Diego Zoo
San Diego Convention Center

San Diego Convention Center

4.5/5(13 reviews)

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

San Diego Convention Center
Mission Bay showing a beach

Mission Bay

4/5(10 reviews)

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
Petco Park

Petco Park

4.5/5(10 reviews)

Purchase a hot dog and watch the San Diego Padres, California’s southernmost Major League Baseball team, play on their home field.

Petco Park
SeaWorld

SeaWorld

4/5(12 reviews)

Meet the ocean’s most fascinating creatures face to face at this exhilarating and informative aquatic attraction.

SeaWorld

Activities

LEGOLAND® California Resort

LEGOLAND® California Resort

NZ$125
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
LEGOLAND® California Resort
San Diego Whale Watching Tour

San Diego Whale Watching Tour

NZ$118
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
San Diego Whale Watching Tour
San Diego Padres Baseball Game at Petco Park

San Diego Padres Baseball Game at Petco Park

NZ$55
per adult
San Diego Padres Baseball Game at Petco Park
San Diego City Lights Night Tour

San Diego City Lights Night Tour

NZ$76
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
San Diego City Lights Night Tour
Enjoy an afternoon cruise in Coronado Bay San Diego

San Diego Sights & Sips Sunset Cruise

NZ$122
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
San Diego Sights & Sips Sunset Cruise
Champagne Sunday Brunch Cruise

Champagne Brunch Buffet

NZ$209
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Champagne Brunch Buffet
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Our pick of the best Central Mission Beach Hotel Deals

Bahia Resort Hotel

Bahia Resort Hotel

3.5 out of 5
998 W Mission Bay Dr, San Diego, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$419 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
NZ$419
3 Sept - 4 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach resort in San Diego. Enjoy a beach locale, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,648 reviews)
Amazing Trip!
"We had an amazing stay! The room was amazing and clean, the restaurants were really great, and the breakfast coffee shop was awesome! The staff was so friendly! Great place!!"

Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025

Bahia Resort Hotel
ITH Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel

ITH Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel

2 out of 5
3204 Mission Blvd, San Diego, CA
Stay at this hostel in San Diego. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (179 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on 1 Aug. 2025

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ITH Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel
"Entire" Luxury Beach Home Steps from Mission Beach with Hot Tub -Not a Condo!

"Entire" Luxury Beach Home Steps from Mission Beach with Hot Tub -Not a Condo!

San Diego
Book a stay at this beach vacation home in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a water park. Popular attractions Mission Beach and Mission Bay are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (193 reviews)
Family Vacation
"The property was perfect for our needs. We had 10 adults that stayed in the property, and 2 others that stayed nearby and visited during the day. We loved the location, all the beach items in the shed, the rooms, the grill, the hot tub, the massive garage and alley parking, plenty of tables and chairs ..."

Reviewed on 24 Jul. 2025

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"Entire" Luxury Beach Home Steps from Mission Beach with Hot Tub -Not a Condo!
Steps to the water on both sides!!

Steps to the water on both sides!!

San Diego
Stay at this apartment in San Diego. Enjoy patios and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Mission Beach and Mission Bay are located nearby.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (76 reviews)
"Host/Property Manager both very nice and accommodating. We were a little thrown off with no AC. It was ok but we would have liked to have air. The location was great. Easy to walk to the beach and lots going on in the area."

Reviewed on 28 Jul. 2025

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Steps to the water on both sides!!
WaterFront * Exclusive View Patio * Top Level * A/C

WaterFront * Exclusive View Patio * Top Level * A/C

San Diego
Book a stay at this beach condo in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a water park. Popular attractions Mission Beach and Mission Bay are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (100 reviews)
Amazing location
"The unit is in a great location. I wanted to do water sports and it’s only a 5 minute walk to rent kayaks, paddle boards etc in the bay. I think it’s a pretty good value considering the location to everything which is very walkable. If you are traveling with a partner, it might be a little tight ..."

Reviewed on 10 Jul. 2025

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WaterFront * Exclusive View Patio * Top Level * A/C
Ocean Front Condo On the Sand with Ocean View - Clean

Ocean Front Condo On the Sand with Ocean View - Clean

San Diego
Book a stay at this beach condo in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a water park. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (129 reviews)
"The location was beyond perfect! It is literally right on the beach. We walked over to the beach everyday with just our bare feet! The condo is small. There was four of us and once my sons get a bit bigger it will be too small for us but it was perfect at this point. The condo is stocked with everything ..."

Reviewed on 18 Jul. 2025

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Ocean Front Condo On the Sand with Ocean View - Clean
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Other neighbourhoods around Central Mission Beach

Belmont Park which includes a garden 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
Belmont Park which includes a garden and rides

South Mission Beach

5/5(1 area review)

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

South Mission Beach
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Crown Point

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

Crown Point
Pacific Beach Park featuring a beach

Pacific Beach

5/5(9 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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Ocean Beach

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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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

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