San Diego Mission Bay Resort, San Diego

San Diego Mission Bay Resort - A beachfront resort with spa, waterfront dining, and private beach access on Mission Bay

Located in Mission Bay, San Diego Mission Bay Resort features a private beach with volleyball courts, bean bag toss, sandcastle building areas, and beach fire pits. The four-star San Diego hotel provides three waterfront dining venues, including Covewood restaurant with Pacific Ocean views and fire features. Guest amenities include a waterfront pool with cabanas, a wading pool, and a 24-hour fitness center with Peloton bikes and private locker facilities. The on-site Spa Brezza offers nine treatment rooms, a sauna, and indoor/outdoor relaxation areas. The resort maintains a Mercado with grab-and-go foods, local wines, beers, and resort wear. The property sits on Mission Bay, known for SeaWorld's rides and aquariums, with the Gaslamp Quarter's 200 restaurants and nightlife venues within reach.

Pros

Private beach features exclusive bonfire pits and sand activities

Pet-friendly accommodations welcome two dogs up to 75 lbs per room

State-of-the-art fitness center open 24/7 with Peloton bikes

Kids' amenities include a wading pool and rentable in-room camping tents

Cons

Self-parking fee of $45 per night

Located 7.5 miles from Coaster Santa Fe station