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Mission Beach Park
4.7★ · 7,441 Google ratings · San Diego, California
✓ Parking✓ Restrooms✓ Picnic tables✓ Free
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 160 ft away · about 14 spaces · free · fills up
Accessibility
Step-free entrance
Access
11am to 8pm
Walk
125 yd · 2 min
Restrooms
Yes · 200 yd away
Cost
Free
Water
77°F
Tide
5 ft range today
Crowds
Quietest Mon 8am
Map of Mission Beach Park
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Guide
Good to know
Free parking reported
Visitors report no charge to park here.Mentioned by 16 visitors · 2017–2026
Best for sunset walks and activities
The wide boardwalk suits walking, skating, biking, and running with reliable beautiful views and dozens of food and rental options.
Some shade is available
Visitors mention trees, cliffs or umbrellas to get out of the sun.Mentioned by 3 visitors · 2017–2026
Arrive before 10am for parking
Lots fill quickly on weekdays and especially weekends, though patient circling or asking departing visitors sometimes yields spots.
Come on weekday mornings for space
Weekdays during school year offer free parking and fewer crowds, while summer and weekends bring Manhattan-level density.
Walk south to escape crowds
The 3.1-mile paved boardwalk and beach thin out noticeably in less-trafficked sections toward the south.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
69°F · clear
Water
77°F
Waves
3.6 ft · 10 s apart
Wind
3 mph from the NNW
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
8 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
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| 15:26 | High tide | ↑ |
| 23:47 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Sep 4, 5:29 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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Plan your visit
📍 3000 Mission Blvd, San Diego, CA 92109
🅿 Parking 160 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 125 yd away, about 2 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 200 yd away
Nearby
Other beaches close by
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Mission Beach Park?
The nearest mapped parking area is 160 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Mission Beach Park?
125 yd in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 2 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Mission Beach Park have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 200 yd from the listing.
When is Mission Beach Park least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Mon 8am and the busiest at Sat 4pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
