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Pacific Beach California
Pacific Beach California is the most popular beach community in the San Diego area. It is loaded with great places to shop, eat, party and of course plenty of great sandy beaches perfect for roller blading, surfing, sunbathing or a host of other fun activities. Paciifc Beach is what you think about when you think of "The Southern California beach life" since it has everything a great beach community has to offer for tourists and locals alike.
Come with us and check out some of the scenic spots and "beach life" in Pacific Beach California.
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Pacific Beach hotels on the beach, by the beach, close to the ocean with special deals on room rates and attraction ticket packages. Call 1-800-632-1698 to speak to a San Diego reservation specialist.
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Mission Beach is a community on a stretch of sandbar along the Pacific Ocean to the west and Mission Bay to the east in San Diego. The main artery through Mission Beach is Mission Boulevard, which is divided into South Mission, a peninsula, and North Mission.
Mission Beach spans nearly two miles of ocean, with a boardwalk on both the ocean and bay side, between Mission Bay to the east and Pacific Beach to the north. The boardwalk has been expanded and separated by a yellow line for foot traffic on one side and wheels (roller blades, bicycles and skateboards) on the other. At the south end of the beach a jetty, with grass, parking and a walk, extends into the ocean.
Many of the original residential structures in Mission Beach were built in the 1930s and '40s as summer cottages. Because of problems to work out with developing on sand, Mission Beach developed later than the neighboring communities of Ocean Beach to the south and Pacific Beach to the north. In 1914, encouraged by land sales in those next-door communities and a new wooden bridge linking Mission Beach with Ocean Beach, John D. Spreckels offered small lots for sale. As a result, Mission Beach is the most densely developed residential community in San Diego with a land use designation across the majority of its land area of 36 dwelling units per acre. It also has the smallest lots in the city, ranging from 1,250 to 2,400 square feet. Few have been consolidated to form larger lots. Many of the structures within the community have been redeveloped into two-story homes.
Attractions near Mission Beach include SeaWorld and historic Belmont Park, in South Mission Beach, which features the Giant Dipper Roller Coaster. Other amusement park rides include the FlowRider, Chaos, Vertical Plunge, Krazy Kars, Tilt-a-Whirl, Liberty Carousel, Crazy Submarine, and The Trampoline. The Mission Beach Plunge opened in May of 1925 as the centerpiece of Belmont Park, which was built by John D. Spreckels to stimulate real estate sales and to promote his electric railway. The 60-foot-by-175-foot swimming pool, was at the time the largest salt-water pool in the world, holding 400,000 gallons. The plunge building, encapsulating The Plunge, which was featured in the Tom Cruise film Top Gun, was styled after the Spanish Renaissance architecture that also were erected in San Diego's Balboa Park between 1915 and 1916. It originally opened as the “Natatorium.” The Mission Beach Plunge is the only remaining structure left from the original Belmont Park structures, which were razed in the late 1980s. Celebrities who once swam in the pool include Esther Williams and Johnny Weissmuller. The roof of the pool rolled open to make it both an inside and outdoor pool.
Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon Surf Contest Come with us to Dog Beach in north Del Mar as we watch some great canine surfers as they help raise money for orphaned animals. Check out some of the photos and fun at this 2nd annual event. Surf Dog Surf a thon Photos click here
2007 AVP Manhattan Beach Open The 2007 AVP Manhattan Beach Open brought some of the worlds best pro beach volleyball players to the biggest outdoor volleyball venue in Southern California and on the AVP pro tour. Come with us as we check out the action at the pier in Manhattan Beach. 2007 AVP Manhattan Beach Open photos click here
2007 Summer Bikini Bash Swimsuit Contest The Wave House Mission Beach The first annual Summer Bikini Bash was held in Mission Beach at The Wave House with over 40 contestants competing to be one of five girls flown to Mexico for one week. Contestants came from all over San Diego and Southern California. Hosted by Promo Models Inc. of Pacific Beach San Diego, there were plenty of fun and beautiful models enjoying a sunny afternoon along the beach in San Diego. 2007 Summer Bikini Bash Photos click here
A Day in Mission Beach with Tashia and a 1948 Hudson Hot Rod Mission Beach is one of San Diego's most popular beach communities. It is also the home to Belmont Park and The Giant Dipper Roller Coaster, 2 landmarks in the area since 1925. Come with us as we spend a day at the beach and Belmont Park with Tashia and a 1948 Hudson Hot Rod. A Day in Mission Beach with Tashia and a 1948 Hudson click here
Southern California Beach Sunsets Come take a look at some very colorful and scenic sunsets along Southern California beaches and see what makes this such a special time of the day. Southern California beach sunset photos click here
2007 Over The Line Tournament Photos Come with us to Fiesta Island on Mission Bay as we check out one of the wildest events in Southern California! 2007 Over The Line Photos click here
2007 Fourth of July Photos Check out the fun in Pacific Beach and Mission Beach as families and party goers hit the sand in San Diego! 2007 Fourth of July Photos click here
2007 AVP Hermosa Beach Open Check out the action in Hermosa Beach as the world's best volleyball players compete for over $100,000 in prize money! 2007 AVP Hermosa Beach Open click here
Southern California Places to Visit
Cabrillo National Monument Point Loma This national park is located on a penninsula at the end of Point Loma and offers 360 degree views of San Diego, San Diego Bay and the Pacific Ocean. Visitors enjoy hiking, amazing views, tidal pools, educational programming, whale watching and a taste of historical San Diego! Come with us and check out SoCal Beaches Magazine's vote for most scenic location in Southern California! Cabrillo National Monument and Tidal Pools click here
The La Jolla Children's Pool "Home of the Harbor Seals Every month an estimated 80,000 people go the La Jolla to see the seals and seal pups laying out and relaxing on the beach. Come with us and visit this very popular spot for both San Diego locals and tourists. The La Jolla Childrens Pool - 850 Coast Blvd. La Jolla Ca.
The Ocean Beach Pier - The Longest Concrete Pier on the West Coast The Ocean Beach Pier is one of the best spots to take off and visit for a great walk, lunch or breakfast at The Pier Cafe, some great surf watching or for some fresh ocean air. Come with us as we spend an afternoon at The Ocean Beach Pier and see what makes it such a great place to visit! The Ocean Beach Pier & Pier Cafe
A Day at Belmont Park Amusement Park Mission Beach Belmont park in Mission Beach has been entertaining guests in San Diego for over 80 years. Visit Belmont Park and find great shopping, restaurants, amusement rides, arcade games and more. Belmont Park & The Giant Dipper Roller Coaster Mission Beach
A Day at Black's Beach - San Diego's Nude Beach What is a day at Black's Beach like? We take the test and go to visit this world famous beach below the cliffs of The Torrey Pines Glider Port in La Jolla. Blacks beach, Southern California's only nude beach
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