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Mission Beach Boardwalk

Waterfront, Pedestrian Plaza, and Bike Trail
Mission Beach, San Diego
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    Lynn A.
    "Wheelchair accessible.. excellent life guards amazing sunsets"(8 Tips)
    Brian M.
    "Great view and very clean"(4 Tips)
    Brian L.
    "Great place to enjoy the sun and people watch"(2 Tips)
    Jimmie W.
    "had fun at the beach hard to leave"(5 Tips)
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  • Melissa J.
    Melissa JacksonMay 16, 2014
    Great family oriented place, but parking is awful...Although we found a spot right near the boardwalk - Ok so it was also 4 pm! I recommend go super early or later - very touristy!
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  • Giorgos M.
    Giorgos MatkarisNovember 20, 2011
    Even 10 years after, I still contemplate this area as one of the best places in the world, fun, sun, everyone is there in weekends. I miss it.
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    Peter BryanDecember 6, 2019
    If you want to experience quintessential California beach culture, then this is the place. The Ocean Front Walk in Mission Beach is San Diego's boardwalk lots of "eye candy" if you like peoplewatch
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    TylerSeptember 23, 2014
    Cleaned up nowadays- there's even a nice restaurant that plays good music past the Wavehouse called Draft!
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  • Enrique G.heart icon on user image
    Excellent place for workout and to spot very beautiful girls! It's paradise!
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  • Kayla S.
    Kayla ShorterSeptember 16, 2013
    Nice way to clear your mind
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  • Elizabeth R
    Elizabeth RMarch 25, 2013
    Love walking on the boardwalk at night. It is nice and a good time to clear your mind of the everyday stresses
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  • Lynn A.heart icon on user image
    Lynn ArmlinMay 2, 2017
    Wheelchair accessible.. excellent life guards amazing sunsets
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  • Tammy C.heart icon on user image
    Tammy ChesekFebruary 27, 2015
    Absolutely loved everything about it!!
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  • Heather S.
    Heather SmithDecember 30, 2013
    Great place at sunset for color, sand, food, and bands.
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  • Lili R.
    Lili RuedaMay 19, 2021
    Mission brach
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  • Henry C.heart icon on user image
    Henry CarrilloApril 1, 2018
    Lots of stuff to do and eat food 🥘
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  • Veronica A.heart icon on user image
    Veronica ArmsteadJuly 3, 2017
    Make sure to check out those sunset views!
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  • Pelin G.heart icon on user image
    Pelin Güvenç KefelMarch 22, 2016
    Great place to walk, run and bike
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  • Lance L.heart icon on user image
    Lance LacoffAugust 3, 2018
    Beautiful spot to take in the sun and get some exercise in
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  • Juan M.heart icon on user image
    Juan MoralesMarch 22, 2015
    Beach, restaurant, and carnival like entertainment.
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  • Melissa
    MelissaMarch 15, 2011
    The "Short on cash" is very tasty: Eggs, bacon, potatoes, toast. Outdoor seating, dog friendly!
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  • Brian L.heart icon on user image
    Brian LewisMarch 3, 2015
    Great place to enjoy the sun and people watch
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  • Roger M.heart icon on user image
    Roger MaMarch 27, 2015
    Get your cardio on!
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  • Brian M.heart icon on user image
    Brian MoranDecember 16, 2015
    Great view and very clean
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  • Vanessa S.
    Vanessa SAugust 10, 2013
    Keep our Beaches clean, take your trash with you!
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  • Ray T.
    Ray TuckerJune 25, 2024
    Been here 5+ times
    Come watch the sunset
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  • Holly G.
    Holly GlassSeptember 2, 2014
    Great place during the day. Ck out wave house
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  • AP d.
    AP du PlessisApril 22, 2014
    Super crowded over weekends but worth the drive
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  • D. G.heart icon on user image
    D. G.March 23, 2015
    amazing sunset at times :-)
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    AleOctober 25, 2012
    The best thing: WAVEHOUSE!
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  • Amanda F.
    Amanda FoleyOctober 26, 2016
    Cheesy boardwalk fun.
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  • Austin W.
    Austin WestermannJuly 29, 2012
    Don't carry alcohol on the boardwalk, it's a $350 fine!
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  • Sylvester T. E.
    Sylvester T. EcholsJune 11, 2014
    Great spot for fun in the sun
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  • Christian T.heart icon on user image
    Christian TafoyaJune 19, 2015
    People watching paradise.
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  • Janette B.
    Janette BrownDecember 28, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Summer Time on December
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  • Jimmie W.heart icon on user image
    Jimmie WashingtonAugust 20, 2013
    had fun at the beach hard to leave
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  • Austin W.
    Austin WestermannJuly 29, 2012
    Try the bike path!
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  • Margarito C.
    Margarito CisnerosDecember 25, 2011
    Watching the sunset on Christmas eve, a beaut!!!
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  • Matt R.
    Matt RosenbergApril 2, 2013
    Not a fan of all the tourist and locals that are running around.
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  • Andrea A.
    Andrea AndoApril 8, 2013
    Put on your roller-skates!
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  • PetZoneTropicalFish
    PetZoneTropicalFishApril 13, 2012
    Best place for cardio!
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  • Salvador T.
    Salvador TorresJune 20, 2014
    Not as clean as La Jolla Cove.
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  • 8PM R.heart icon on user image
    8PM ReservationNovember 19, 2016
    Reeks of weed.
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  • Tiffany M.
    Tiffany MazeOctober 3, 2011
    Omg its sooooooo blue tonight
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  • Jeremy D.heart icon on user image
    Jeremy DuimstraOctober 18, 2009
    The waffle cut fries at the Boardwalk are legit!
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  • Erinn M.
    Erinn MitchellApril 8, 2010
    On my way to bathe in the San Diego Sunshine
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    ZhannaOctober 20, 2017
    Приятная пешеходная дорога вдоль пляжа. Изумительные 🌅. Можно покататься на велике или скейте
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  • Mehmet K.
    Mehmet KaradenizMay 16, 2019
    Efsane bir yer, Hollanda’ki Schveningen plajına benziyor ancak pasifik bir başka, hele burada bir başka mavi... Scooter kiralayıp sahilin uçtan uca tadını çıkarın derim.
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  • Juan David C.heart icon on user image
    Juan David CifuentesOctober 16, 2016
    Super para trotar, bici, patines.
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  • Mehmet K.
    Mehmet KaradenizMay 16, 2019
    Scooter kiralayıp sahilin uçtan uca tadını çıkarın derim... Efsane güzel bir yer.. Pasifik rüyalarımdaki kadar güzel
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  • Tahir B.heart icon on user image
    Tahir BulcaAugust 10, 2018
    Dalgaları😃
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