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The communal patio fronts right on the boardwalk; it's a great place for people-watching
and beer drinking. No air-con.
Campland on the Bay
CAMPING
sion Bay; RV & campsites $45-238, beachfront from $194; )
On more than 40 acres fronting Mission Bay, amenities include a restaurant, two pools,
boat rentals, full RV hookups and outdoor activities from skateboarding to singalongs.
Price varies depending on proximity to the water; reservations are recommended. Off-sea-
son discounts.
Catamaran Resort Hotel
RESORT, POLYNESIAN
Blvd; r from $159; )
Tropical landscaping and tiki decor fill this resort backing onto Mission Bay (there's a luau
on some summer evenings!). A plethora of activities make it a perfect place for families
(sailing, kayaking, tennis, biking, skating, spa-ing, etc), or board the
Bahia Belle
paddle-
boat from here. Rooms are in low-rise buildings or in a 14-story tower; some have views
and full kitchens.
Tower 23
BOUTIQUE HOTEL
Beach; r from $249; )
If you like your oceanfront stay to come with contemporary cool, this modernist show
place has an awesome location, minimalist decor, lots of teals and mint blues, water fea-
tures and a sense of humor. There's no pool, but dude, you're right on the beach. The
mains breakfast & lunch $9-14, dinner $26-46; 9am-9pm Sun-Thu, to 9:30pm Sat & Sun)
restaur-
ant is expensive but worth it. Parking is $20.
Crystal Pier Hotel & Cottages
COTTAGE
