Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
all-day pass adult/child $27/16; from 11am daily, closing time varies; )
At the southern end of Mission Beach, this old-style family amusement park (built 1925),
has a large indoor pool, known as the
Plunge
, and the
Giant Dipper
, a classic wooden
roller coaster that'll shake the teeth right outta your mouth, plus bumper cars, a tilt-a-whirl,
carousel and other classics.
Activities
Surfing
A good number of San Diegans moved here for the surfing (
Click here
)
, and boy is it
good. Even beginners will understand why it's so popular.
For the latest beach, weather and surf reports, call San Diego County Lifeguard Services
at 619-221-8824.
Rental rates vary, but figure on soft boards from $15/45 per hour/full day; wet suits cost
$7/28. Equipment and/or lessons are available from outfits including
Pacific Beach Surf
858-373-1138;
www.pbsurfshop.com
;
4150 Mission Blvd;
store
858-483-8837;
www.missionsurf.com
;
4320 Mission Blvd, Pacific Beach)
.
Diving & Snorkeling
Off the coast, divers will find kelp beds, shipwrecks (including the
Yukon,
a WWII des-
troyer sunk off Mission Beach in 2000) and canyons deep enough to host bat rays, oc-
topuses and squid. Check for hazardous conditions before you set out via San Diego
County Lifeguard Services at 619-221-8824.
Fishing
The most popular public fishing piers are Imperial Beach Pier, Embarcadero Fishing Pier,
Shelter Island Fishing Pier, Ocean Beach Pier and Crystal Pier at Pacific Beach. Generally
the best pier fishing is from April to October. For offshore fishing, catches can include bar-
racuda, bass and yellowtail and, in summer, albacore. A state fishing license (one day/two
day/calendar year $15/23/46) is required for people over 16 for offshore fishing, available
