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Mission Bay General Information: Bordered by East Mission Bay Drive to the east (which parallels Interstate 5), Sea World Drive to the south (which intersects with Interstate 5), and Mission Boulevard to the west. Mission Bay spans 4,235.6 acres, with 46% land and 54% water. There are 27 miles of shoreline and 19 of which are sandy beaches. Mission Bay Park is the largest man-made aquatic park in the country. Open daily, life guard staffing on Mission Bay beaches is primarily seasonal. Between November and spring break there are no lifeguards on duty. The primary Mission Bay beaches where staffing is provided most consistently are: Bonita Cove (1000 West Mission Bay Drive at Mariners Way) Leisure Lagoon (1900 East Mission Bay Drive) De Anza Cove (3000 East Mission Bay Drive) Other Mission Bay beaches that are usually guarded daily during summer: Sail Bay (4000 Fanuel Street) Crown Point (3700 Crown Point Drive) Ventura Cove (1000 West Mission Bay Drive at Gleason Road) Tecolote Shores (1600 East Mission Bay Drive) Enchanted Cove (Located on Fiesta Island 1/3 mile from the entrance to the island)
Fees: No fees to enter Mission Bay or Beaches. Mission Bay has many free parking lots that are adjacent to most of the swimming beaches. But parking lots tend to fill up during peak times in the year, especially during summer weekends. The best tip is to come early to reserve great parking. Interesting Facts: Mission Bay was originally named False Bay by Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo, who came upon it in 1542. In those days, it was a tidal marsh that could confuse mariners into believing it was the larger bay just to the south, San Diego Bay. In 1944, civic leaders began a series of steps to dredge the marsh and create an aquatic recreation facility. The annual estimated attendance in the park is around 15 million people. Mariner's Point is home to the smallest tern species, the least tern. Perez Cove is one of the three known nesting sites of the great blue heron in San Diego County. Date Ideas: Visit Belmont Park and win your sweetie a stuffed animal at one of the carnival games. Mission Bay offers great recreational activities for you and your special someone. Some activities include motor boating, sail boating, rowing, water-skiing, swimming, snorkeling, and so much more. Visit the nature reserve at the northern end of the park near Crown Point, to view many species of birds, fish and other animals. Take your sweetheart on a morning and sunset jog or walk along the many beaches and coves. Plan a romantic picnic and beach fire with your significant other on one of Mission Bay’s beaches. Fires are permitted between 5 a.m. and 12 a.m. midnight. On Fiesta Island, you can take your beloved pet on a walk on the beach. Or just simply sit on the beaches, and relax and take in the Pacific Ocean’s waters. More Information: http://www.sandiego.gov/lifeguards/beaches/mbay.shtml
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