Mission Beach exemplifies diversity in the beach community. It is sprinkled with nomadic youthful students from local universities, long-standing native residents, and tourists from near and far. Mission Beach cradles a key piece of San Diego’s past and present, the Belmont Park wooden roller coaster. The Giant Dipper opened to the public on July 4, 1925. It was built in less than two months by more than 150 workers at a cost of $150,000. Today, it is a Mecca of beach delight and is the centerpiece for the ongoing redevelopment of the entire Belmont Park complex.

During the summer months, Mission Beach warmly welcomes the San Diego community and visitors alike to bask in the sun while taking part in local beach sports tournaments, specialized foods, walks on the boardwalk, and just to sink their feet into the golden specked sand. Mission Beach is always the place to be for fun and relaxation.

Council Representative

Thyme Curtis
Phone: (619) 236-6622
E-mail: tcurtis@sandiego.gov