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Mission Beach, San Diego
4.7★ · 879 Google ratings · San Diego, California
✓ Parking✓ Restrooms✓ Picnic tables✓ Good for kids✓ Free
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 140 ft away · about 14 spaces · free
Accessibility
Step-free entrance
Access
Open around the clock
Walk
175 yd · 2 min
Restrooms
Yes · 90 ft away
Cost
Free
Water
77°F
Tide
5 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Water quality
Good · all 53 samples clean · 2025
Crowds
Quietest Sat 10am
Map of Mission Beach, San Diego
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1Parking150 ft from the listing2Restrooms90 ft from the listing3Picnic tables180 ft from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Free parking reported
Visitors report no charge to park here.Mentioned by 19 visitors · 2016–2026
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 18 visitors · 2016–2026
Plan for full-day activities
Beyond swimming, the 2.5-mile boardwalk connects to shops, restaurants, a roller coaster, and rental bikes.
Visit on weekdays or off-season
Weekday mornings and winter months offer calm crowds and easier access compared to summer weekends.
Arrive early for parking
The free lot fills quickly by late morning, especially on weekends and warm days.
Check water conditions beforehand
Wave size and rip currents vary significantly; lifeguards provide on-site guidance about safe swimming zones.
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, 5:31 AM.
Crowds
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Plan your visit
📍 3100, Ocean Front Walk, San Diego, CA 92109, United States
🅿 Parking 140 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 175 yd away, about 2 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 90 ft away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Mission Beach, San Diego?
The nearest mapped parking area is 140 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Mission Beach, San Diego?
175 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, San Diego have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 90 ft from the listing.
When is Mission Beach, San Diego least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Sat 10am and the busiest at Fri 2pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
