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One of San Diego’s most active beachfront neighborhoods
San Diego has many oceanfront neighborhoods, but few have as much going on as Mission Beach. Its beach and boardwalk see over 15 million visitors annually, so it’s rightly considered a tourist destination. Still, many call this buzzing beach community home. Joe Carta of Joe Carta Realty, who’s been selling in San Diego since the 1980s, says, “This isn’t one of those super residential areas where people brag about the schools or infrastructure. People come here for the beach life and to have fun.” The neighborhood is a 2-mile-long and less than a mile-wide peninsula with the Pacific Ocean on the west and Mission Bay on the east. Residents are a short walk from the beach on the ocean or bayside, putting days of surfing, swimming, boating and beach volleyball at their fingertips. In between beach activities, locals bike to cafes, juice shops and fish taco spots along Mission Boulevard, the neighborhood’s main artery.
Colorful homes with patios line the boardwalks, offering vibrant views along Mission Bay.
North Mission Beach offers calm waters for residents to surf and swim in peace.
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Sun, surf and beach volleyball
No matter where in the neighborhood, everyone is steps from Mission Beach to the west and Mission Bay to the east. The beach’s north end doesn’t have the attractions of the south end, so it’s much less crowded. Locals can surf, swim or bike on the boardwalk without many interruptions. The north end’s bayside also has beaches and waterfront parks where tennis players can compete with a view. Boaters might also belong to the Mission Bay Yacht Club on the bayside. The south end of Mission Beach is home to all the tourist destinations, like Muscle Beach and Belmont Park, an old-fashioned boardwalk amusement park with a roller-coaster. The boardwalk is often packed with vacationers enjoying the oceanfront bars, ice cream stands and surf shops. Picnickers set up at Mission Beach Park, a generous lawn space studded with palms. The best beach volleyball players in the city gather for matches at the South Mission Beach Volleyball Courts, at the southern tip of the beach. There are a dozen courts with varying net heights to accommodate the different leagues that play here throughout the week.
Belmont Park combines vintage charm with modern attractions in the heart of Mission Beach.
South Mission Beach Park features lively volleyball courts perfect for competitive fun.
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Beachy cottages and newer oceanfront homes
Living options in Mission Beach vary from small condos and cottages to multi-million-dollar oceanfront homes. Still, it’s important to remember that Mission Beach is a popular vacation destination. “It’s a lot of little cottages, vacation homes and rentals,” says Carta. Short streets of these homes extend to either side of Mission Boulevard. They sit close together with garages underneath and minimal to no yard space. Older condos can cost $700,000 to $1.5 million. Small, beachy cottages range from $1 million to $2 million. “They’ve built larger luxury homes in recent years after tearing down some of the older buildings,” says Carta. Some of these newer beach homes are mixed in with the condos and cottages, ranging from $1.5 million to $3 million. Prices are highest on the oceanfront, where large penthouse condos can cost $3 million to $5 million. New beachfront mansions with modern panoramic windows for admiring the Pacific waves can range from $4 million to $8 million.
Charming cottages line the streets of Mission Beach, offering a cozy, beachside vibe.
Large custom homes with stunning ocean views can be found along the coast of Mission Beach.
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Cozy cafes and fish tacos on the beach
Eateries can be found along Mission Boulevard, the main artery running down the length of the neighborhood. Residents often stick to less crowded places on the north end of the beach, like Olive Café, a quirky outdoor breakfast and lunch spot that looks more like a beach cottage than a restaurant. Mission Baja Tacos is a neighborhood favorite for tacos, burritos and ceviche. After catching the morning breaks, surfers fuel up at the Funky Lemon, which makes fresh-pressed juices, acai bowls and avocado toasts. Locals bike to boardwalk bars around Belmont Amusement Park, on the beach’s south end, for a buzzier environment. This includes fish tacos and Pacific views at Beach House Taqueria and Tequila, as well as a long list of beers on tap at Draft. There’s a Ralphs about a mile north on Mission Boulevard from most homes.
Molly's, a favorite coffee shop in Mission Beach, serves up cozy vibes and delicious brews.
Mission Baja Tacos in Mission Beach serves fresh, flavorful tacos for any craving.
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IB program at Mission Bay High
The neighborhood is part of the San Diego Unified School District, which is rated an A overall by Niche. Each school in the pipeline is a couple of miles north of the beach. Kids begin at Pacific Beach Elementary and continue at Pacific Beach Middle, both graded an A-minus. They finish at Mission Bay High, also given an A-minus for its International Baccalaureate program, which offers advanced STEAM classes like environmental systems, marine biology and film.
Pacific Beach Elementary, near Mission Beach, fosters student growth and creativity.
Pacific Beach Middle School, near Mission Beach, offers a strong foundation for students.
Mission Bay High School offers excellent academics near Mission Beach for student success.
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Over the Line World Championships
The Over the Line World Championships are a summer staple in Mission Beach. The Old Mission Beach Athletic Club has held the event since 1953. For those who don’t know, Over the Line is a classic beach baseball game, but this week-long tournament is a serious competition. Teams come from all over to battle it out for the championship. Meanwhile, locals crowd the beach for the surrounding festivities. These primarily involve days of drinking in the sunshine while catching some games.
Getting around the beach
Residents are a few steps from the beach in either direction, and buses along Mission Boulevard can help them get up and down the neighborhood. Mission Beach is less than 3 miles long, so biking is also a popular transportation method. This is not a commuter neighborhood, but San Diego’s downtown and naval hubs aren’t too far for those who want to balance the beach and work lifestyle. West Mission Bay Boulevard cuts diagonally across Mission Bay, connecting drivers to Interstate 8 and Interstate 5. This gives an 8-mile drive southeast to downtown and south to Point Loma Naval Base. San Diego Naval Base and North Island Naval Air Station are just over 10 miles away. Kaiser Permanente Point Loma Medical Offices are 3 miles south, and San Diego International Airport is 6 miles southwest on the 5.
Water contamination at San Diego beaches
Several of San Diego’s beaches, just south of Mission Beach, have experienced occasional closures over the past few years due to water contamination from toxic waste leaks near the U.S.-Mexico Border. Mission Beach hasn’t had quite as high bacteria levels, but swimmers and surfers should stay updated on the conditions before heading out.
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On average, homes in Mission Beach, San Diego sell after 55 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Mission Beach, San Diego over the last 12 months is $1,800,000, up 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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