Mission Bay - Crown Point | Park and Recreation



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Crown Point

Crown Point North can be permitted for up to 200 people with one inflatable. It has one picnic shelter, picnic tables, barbeque grills, fire rings, and a small tot lot nearby. There is also a swimming area staffed with a lifeguard in the summer months and a comfort station with a beach rinse-off shower at this site.

A permit for up to 400 people can be issued for the area called Crown Point Middle. This large grassy park near the bay has fire rings, picnic tables, and barbeque grills. There is also a boat launch and public-use (challenge) basketball courts. Up to two inflatables/party jumps can be brought into this area with a permit.

Crown Point South has a large sandy beach with a smaller grass area than the others. A permit for up to 350 people with up to two inflatables/party jumps can be issued for this area. There is a comfort station with a beach rinse off shower, fire rings, picnic tables, and barbeque grills.

Note:
The parking lot closes at 10:00 PM. Park patrons must remove their cars from the parking lot before this time.

Maximum Capacity	North – 200 people; Middle – 400 people; South – 350 people
Available Hours	4:00am to 2:00am (See above note regarding parking lot hours)
Food / Beverages	Food is allowed on site and alcohol is not permitted. No glass containers.
Restrooms	There are restrooms on the north and south end of Crown Point.
Fee	Contact the Permit Center at (619) 235-1169 for fee information.

Directions & Parking

- From South or East San Diego, take I-8 to the Sports Arena Blvd. exit, make a right onto West Mission Bay Drive and continue straight to Ingraham Street. Cross over 2 bridges then go right onto Crown Point Drive. Several large parking lots will be on the right-hand side.
- From North San Diego, take I-5 to the Sea World Drive exit, make a right onto Sea World Drive and continue straight to Ingraham Street. Cross over 2 bridges then go right onto Crown Point Drive. Several large parking lots will be on the right-hand side.
- Parking is free in these lots.