Mission Beach This Month
July 9–10 & 16–17
Over the Line Tournament, Fiesta Island
Tuesdays & Fridays
Sunset Luaus on the Bay, Catamaran Resort Hotel & Spa
Belmont Park
Built in 1925, the historic amusement park is home to mini golf, surf simulator FlowRider, and the iconic Giant Dipper roller coaster. Post-coaster, have a beer at Draft or a bite at the pool-themed Cannonball.
3146 Mission Boulevard
Sushi Ota
It’s consistently ranked as the city’s top sushi—for good reason. Despite an odd strip mall location, Ota serves excellent sushi and omakase tastings. Reservations are a must.
4529 Mission Bay Drive
Neighborhood Guide: Mission Beach
Miss B’s Coconut Club
Miss B’s Coconut Club
Sip on tiki cocktails like the Havana Good Time—served in a giant, flamingo-shaped copper cup for multiple drinkers—and Cuban-inspired fare at the tropical lounge.
3704 Mission Boulevard
Oceana Coastal Kitchen
Located bayside at the Catamaran Hotel, the seafood spot features high-quality local ingredients and a popular Sunday Champagne brunch.
3999 Mission Boulevard
Gone Bananas
Beach life calls for a stylish wardrobe, and this boutique is stocked with a variety of suits in all styles and sizes from brands like L*Space, Mikoh, and Billabong.
3785 Mission Boulevard
Neighborhood Guide: Mission Beach
Surfari Surf School
Surfari Surf School
Surfari Surf School
The water sport outfitter leads surf and stand-up paddleboarding lessons and camps, and has rentals for more seasoned hydrophiles.
3740 Mission Boulevard
Mission Bay
At more than 4,600 acres, the massive aquatic park offers nearly every kind of outdoor adventure, from cycling, boating, and swimming to the dog-friendly Fiesta Island.
2688 East Mission Bay Drive
Paradise Point Resort & Spa
The glamorous yet inviting tropical resort is home to high-quality surf and turf dishes at in-house restaurant Tidal and a spa that specializes in island-inspired treatments, like the raw sugar and coconut oil scrub.
1404 Vacation Road
Neighborhood Guide: Mission Beach
Better Buzz Coffee
Better Buzz Coffee
Better Buzz Coffee
Try the famous Best Drink Ever, an Americano mixed with vanilla powder, or their selection of sandwiches and acai bowls if you want to sit and stay awhile.
3745 Mission Boulevard
La Playa Taco Shop
The taqueria is ground zero for some of the best Mexican fast food in town, including carne asada fries, a chile relleno burrito for vegetarians, and spicy carrots for all.
3973 Mission Boulevard
Neighborhood Guide: Mission Beach
Belmont Park roller coaster | Photo by Robert Benson
