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Overview
Located near the Bahia Resort Hotel, Bahia Point Park is a grassy park that has an unnamed beach with light brown sand and a curved shape. This beach is also known as Bahia Point Park Beach and Bahia Point Beach. Bahia Point Park is situated in the Bahia Point peninsula along the Mission Bay shoreline and is a part of a larger municipal aquatic park known as Mission Bay Park. Bahia Point Park does not have lifeguards. However, the park has many other amenities including restrooms, picnic tables, and fire-pits. Dogs on leash are allowed in the park before 9 am and after 6 pm between April and October. Between November and March dogs are allowed before 9 am and after 4 pm. Getting to Bahia Point Park is easy - the park is located near 998 West Mission Bay Drive, where a free parking lot is also available. You can easily walk to the beach from this parking lot.
Activities
Bahia Point Park offers many fun activities, including beachcombing, sunbathing, picnicking, fishing, wildlife-watching, clam-digging, swimming, canoeing, boating, paddleboarding, stand-up paddleboarding, kayaking, canoeing, boating, jet-skiing, and surf-skiing. The calm water near this beach is ideal for beginner swimmers, kayakers, canoers, and paddleboarders. Depending on the time of the year, you can see many kinds of shorebirds around Bahia Point Park. You can also dig for clams around the beach in Bahia Point Park. However, if you are planning to dig for clams or fish in the beach in Bahia Point Park, please make sure that you follow the local clam-digging and fishing regulations. Fire pits present around the beach in Bahia Point Park also offer a pleasant waterfront bonfire session. However, if you are planning to organize a bonfire in Bahia Point Park, you can visit the city of San Diego’s official website to obtain more information about the bonfire regulations in Mission Bay Park. The beach in Bahia Point Park also offers terrific Instagram-worthy views of Mission Bay. There is a bike path near this beach which offers a fantastic biking experience along the Mission Bay shoreline.
Attractions
There are many attractions near Bahia Point Park. SeaWorld San Diego is a theme park and aquarium that has a variety of thrilling and exciting rides. This park also offers interesting exhibits featuring a variety of unique marine animals including dolphins, sharks, otters, and orcas. This park also offers excellent animal shows and presentations. Kate Sessions Park is a 79-acre park that offers amazing Instagram-worthy views that is named in honor of renowned local horticulturist Kate Sessions. The park has two separate sections - one section is popular among families and has walking paths, restrooms, barbecues, drinking fountains, and picnic tables. The other section of this park has coastal scrub vegetation that you can explore via hiking trails. This park also has a children’s playground. If you are looking for another attraction near Bahia Point Park, the Ocean Front Walk is a concrete walkway that runs along the San Diego County shoreline. This walkway offers numerous exciting nightclubs, shopping stores, and restaurants and is also a popular skating and biking spot.
Restaurants
If you get hungry, there are many great restaurants near Bahia Point Park. Oceana Coastal Kitchen is an upscale restaurant which offers a pleasant oceanfront dining experience. In addition, the restaurant also offers excellent dishes prepared from locally-sourced seafood. Coaster Saloon is a sports bar which also offers a memorable waterfront dining experience. The restaurant also serves amazing fries, barbecue platters, seafood, salads, burgers, and sandwiches. If you are looking for another good and affordable restaurant near Bahia Point Park, the modestly priced and family friendly Kono’s Surf Club Cafe which offers fantastic breakfast dishes including French toast, burritos, eggs, and their outstanding signature dish Kono potatoes.
Hotels
If you are looking for a hotel near Bahia Point Park, there are many great nearby options. The 4-Star Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa offers many amenities including a lounge, gym, a pool, a private beach-club, a spa, water-sporting equipment rental facility, and a tropical bird room. In addition, the hotel also has two restaurants (including one with outdoor dining areas and firepits). The hotel also organizes boat cruises for a fee. A more affordable hotel is the 3-Star Bahia Resort Hotel which offers many amenities including a pool, a hot tub, a kids’ game room, multiple tennis courts, a Moroccan-themed bar, and a cafe. In addition, the restaurant also offers exciting complimentary cruises in a vintage riverboat. If you are looking for another good and affordable hotel near Bahia Point Park, the modestly priced 2-Star Cosmopolitan Hotel and Restaurant offers many amenities including a restaurant , a bar, an orchard courtyard, and complimentary continental breakfast.
Basic Details
1585 feet
Entry Fee
Restroom Available
4:00 AM - 2:00 AM
Beige
Parking Available
All Amenities at Mission Bay, Bahia Point
Amenities
ATM
Barbecue
Fire Pits
Restrooms
Activities
Bike Paths
Rentals
Bikes
Kayaking Canoeing
Sailing
Food
Restaurants
Access
Car Access
Disabled Access
Foot Access
Parking - Free
Parking - RV Parking
Parking - Street
Public Bus Stop
Features
Mission Bay, Bahia Point - Beach Map
Top Traveler Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Surf through our FAQs to help you find your perfect beach!
Does Mission Bay, Bahia Point have parking? If so, is it free or paid?
Yes, this Beach provides free parking at the entrance, although spaces are limited. Visitors can also find street parking nearby for easy access to the beach.
Does Mission Bay, Bahia Point have lifeguards?
No, this Beach does not have lifeguards monitoring the beach - please be careful when swimming on this beach.
Is Mission Bay, Bahia Point a family-friendly beach?
No, this Beach is not family-friendly and does not have restrooms, lifeguards, and nearby food.
Is Mission Bay, Bahia Point good for swimming?
Yes, this Beach boasts excellent swimming conditions, attracting swimmers of all skill levels with its gentle waves and clear waters.
Does Mission Bay, Bahia Point have restrooms?
Yes, Restrooms are conveniently available on or adjacent to the beach at this Beach.
Is Mission Bay, Bahia Point a nude beach?
No, this Beach maintains a family-friendly atmosphere and does not allow nude bathing.
Is there food near Mission Bay, Bahia Point?
Yes, this Beach has multiple restaurant options near or on the beach.
What are the activities at Mission Bay, Bahia Point?
Yes, this Beach is a good place to Bike Paths
Does Mission Bay, Bahia Point have accommodations for people with disabilities?
Yes, this Beach offers accommodations for people with disabilities, allowing everyone to relish the coastal experience.
Is Mission Bay, Bahia Point a dog-friendly beach?
No, this Beach is not dog-friendly.
Is Mission Bay, Bahia Point good for surfing?
No, this Beach is not generally considered to be good for surfing.
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