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Del Mar Racetrack & Fairgrounds
The racetrack was famous for years as a favorite hangout for many
Hollywood celebrities including Bing Crosby and Jimmy Durante.
Race Season runs from Late July to Early Sept annually.
Adjacent Destinations:
Visitors may also want to explore the following:
 Tour Mission Bay -
Mission Beach -
Pacific Beach -
La Jolla -
Clairemont Mesa -
Point Loma -
Midway District -
Mission Bay -
Mission Bay - Marinas -
Mission Bay - Parks & Recreation -
Mission Bay - Beaches -
Fiesta Island -
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Mission Bay Park, located midway between Downtown San Diego and La Jolla, is the largest man-made aquatic park in America.
It consists of 4,235 acres and has over 15 million visitors annually.
Mission Bay features nearly 27 miles of shoreline, 19 of which are soft, sandy beaches with swimming areas.
The many children's playgrounds and hiking and biking trails are also popular.
Some areas in the park allow dogs to be on leashes and other areas such as Fiesta Island are leash free.
The bay is home to several large boat marinas with related facilities include boat and kayak rentals.
Mission Bay Park hosts a number of professional events including volleyball, softball, basketball.
and motorboat racing with free admission to the public.
Mission Bay Park Ranger
2581 Quivera Court., San Diego; 619-221-8899;
Park Website;
Eastshore Visitors Center: On Claremont Mesa Drive; 619-276-8200;
Aquatic Adventures
Mission Bay is a network of channels and islands -
a perfect spot for everyone from wind surfers to water skiers.
It's your choice to swim, enjoy the sun, rent a boat and explore the thousands of acres of waterways.
- Sailing
- Water-skiing
- Swimming
- Wind-surfing
- Jetbikes
Jamba Juice Triathalon on Mission Bay - Annual Event (early Oct) since 1987. 500m Swim / 15K bike ride / 5K run.
Fiesta Island - Youth Aquatic Center - more boating and watersport programs and camps.
MIssion Bay Sport Center - 7000 sf facility for bayside watersports
Mission Bay Aquatic Center
1001 Santa Clara Place, Mission Beach, CA 92109; (858) 488-1000;
Center Website;
Large instructional waterfront facility with programs for wakeboarding, sailing, surfing, waterskiing, rowing, kayaking, windsurfing, and kiteboarding.
Mission Bay Beaches
Mission Bay is used by motorboaters, sailboaters, rowers, waterskiers, picnickers, joggers, and swimmers. Large groups will require a permit.
City Parks site -
- Bonita Cove -
- Leisure Lagoon -
- De Anza Cove -
- Sail Bay -
- Crown Point -
- Ventura Cove -
- Tecolate Shores -
- Enchanted Cove -
Southern California Watersports - More Adventure links from MainTour
San Diego Youth Aquatic Center
Located on Fiesta Island, this youth watersports and marine biology camp facility is home to a boy scout camp, SeaCamp oceanography youth club
and San Diego's Kayak Team. It is adjacent to Enchanted Cove which is a popular for non-motor based watersports such as Kite Surfing,
Small Sailboats, Boardsailing and Kayaking.
Mission Bay Sports Center
1010 Santa Clara Place, San Diego, CA 92109; 858-488-1004;
Park Website;
This 7000 Sq.ft. facility is a safe and fun environment for watersports enthusiasts.
Equipment available includes windsurfing, wakeboards, jetskis, kayaks, paddleboats, sailboats and catamarans.
Summer youth camp programs focus on aquatic activities.
Races on Fiesta Island
Suzuki Rock N Roll Marathon [JUN]
- A very fun 26.2 mile road race for runners with live bands and cheerleaders at every mile.
Post-race party features an evening headliner concert and refreshments.
Fiesta Island Triathlon - San Diego Triathlon Club [OCT]
- 800 meter swim, a 12.5 mile bike ride around the main loop of the island, and a 4 mile run to finish things off.
UCSD Tritonman Triathlon - Fiesta Island [FEB]
- 500 yard swim, 12 mile bike ride, 5K run - annual race since 2007.
Mission Bay Triathlon [OCT]
- The original triathlon has run annually since 1974 with 1/2 K Swim, 15K Bike Ride, 5K Run.
Sue Krenn 15K Race Tecolate Shores [MAR] - Sponsored by San Diego Track Club.
Master 10K Race Fiesta Island [DEC] - Sponsored by San Diego Track Club.
Mission Bay Superrun 10K [JAN]
- Benefits Water for Children in African Villages - A fast 10K/5K course from Hilton Hotel out and around Fiesta Island.
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Hyatt Islandia Resort
1441 Quivira Road, San Diego, CA 92109;
Location: Quivera Basin overlooking Mission Bay Channel
The ideal resort for vacation visitors, this waterfront resort tower surrounded by beautiful tropical gardens provides , magnificent city, bay and ocean views.
Steps from your guestroom are many water activities including sportfishing, boat rentals, jet skis and kayaks, waterfront dining, poolside lounge, and eco-friendly spa.
From its premier location close to famous sights, the San Diego Hyatt Islandia Resort is a luxurious, modern hotel.
430 newly redesigned guestrooms with calming décor and Hyatt Grand Bed with iHome Stereo with iPod dock
Blue Marble Spa - Promoting life in harmony with nature where eco-conscious treatments offer guests the beauty and purity of life-promoting properties derived from nature.
Red Marlin Restaurant:- Premier waterfront dining location with excellent cuisine served daily.
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Official San Diego Parks Department Map
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Mission Bay Catamaran Resort and Spa
3999 Mission Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92109;
Location: Between Mission Bay, Mission Beach and Pacific Beach
313 guestroom California Vacation Resort Waterfront Tower located on the shores of Mission Bay Park.
Hotel amenities include 24-hour front desk, shoeshine, currency exchange, safe deposit box, wake-up calls, gift shops, security guard, concierge,
Express Check-in/out, multilingual staff, limited room service, business center, game room, computer rental, picnic area, sand volleyball courts,
fitness center, and an outdoor heated pool with Jacuzzi.
Water sport rentals are available onsite, including inline skates, bicycles, paddleboats, kayaks, powerboats, boogie boards, rafts, and jet skis.
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Mission Bay Best Western
2575 Clairemont Drive, San Diego, CA 92110;
Location: East Mission Bay - Clairemont Dr Exit from I-5 Freeway
This friendly vacation hotel is centrally located in the heart of San Diego, with easy
access to all attractions. The property features Spanish-Mission inspired architecture and contemporary style,
and delivers spacious accommodations within walking distance of the enchanting waters of Mission Bay.
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Mission Bay Holiday Inn
4610 De Soto Street, San Diego, CA 92109;
Location: NorthEast Mission Bay - Balboa Ave Exit from I-5 Freeway
Distinctively different accommodations that are conveniently located in Pacific Beach,
and only 1 mile to Mission Bay Park.
Our guest-rooms offer all the conveniences of home, including Free Wireless High Speed Internet
Access, Refrigerator, Microwave, Coffee/Tea maker, Hairdryer, Full-size Iron and Ironing
Board, 27-inch television with cable and free local calls.
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San Diego Paradise Point Resort
1404 Vacation Road, San Diego, CA 92109;
Located on westside of Mission Bay
San Diego's premiere vacation island oasis offers 44-acres of lush, tropical gardens surrounded by the famous Mission Bay Recreation Area.
Nestled among sparkling waters and long open beaches, the full service Spa and spacious conference center at Paradise provide an ideal setting for a leisure getaway or a productive meeting.
With blue skies, pristine beaches and warm breezes off the Pacific, Paradise Point Resort and Spa captures the soul of Southern California.
Some of the country's most unique attractions are within a 15-minute drive of our hotel
- including Sea World, the world-famous San Diego Zoo, Gaslamp Quarter, and Seaport Village.
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Handlery Resort & Hotel
950 Hotel Circle North, San Diego, CA 92108;
Location: Adjacent to Riverwalk Golf Course and I-8 Freeway.
Find a restful vacation paradise at the Handlery Hotel & Resort with an atmosphere that's both friendly and gracious.
The Handlery family owns and operations this facility that boasts lovely accommodations, state-of-the-art health and fitness facilities and award-winning dining.
You will find that the prices are surprisingly reasonable and all guestrooms are comfortable and nicely equipped to give a feeling of being home while away from home.
The hotel also has a variety of facilities and services that are sure to meet the needs of both business and leisure travelers.
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