Geetha+ Harry's Mission Beach (and more) Guidebook
Food scene
Great coffee and delish breakfast items to go like amazing acai bowls, bacon ciabatta sandwich. Order at the counter type spot.
153 locals recommend
Better Buzz Coffee Roasters
3745 Mission BlvdGreat coffee and delish breakfast items to go like amazing acai bowls, bacon ciabatta sandwich. Order at the counter type spot.
Delicious organic Thai food that is beautifully presented. The owner, Suppannee, is passionate about her restaurant and really warm. The dishes are loaded with veggies AND edible flowers from Suppannee's personal garden! Suppannee's personal touches elevate this experience. Don't miss the beef rolls!
41 locals recommend
Supannee House of Thai Restaurant & Catering
2907 Shelter Island DrDelicious organic Thai food that is beautifully presented. The owner, Suppannee, is passionate about her restaurant and really warm. The dishes are loaded with veggies AND edible flowers from Suppannee's personal garden! Suppannee's personal touches elevate this experience. Don't miss the beef rolls!
Guava Beach Bar & Grill
3714 Mission BlvdFun sports bar
Great breakfast spot,
112 locals recommend
The Mission Mission Beach. WE ARE TEMPORARILY CLOSED! PLEASE KEEP CHECKING! NORTH PARK AND SOMA OPEN FOR PATIO DINING! TAKEOUT AND DELIVERY!
3795 Mission BlvdGreat breakfast spot,
The Baked Bear
4516 Mission BlvdGreat build-your-own ice cream sandwiches
Poké Chop
1404 Garnet AveGreat build-your-own poke bowls. Sushi and poke are staples in SoCal!
Great lamb gyro sandwich. The owner of the spot makes the sandwiches himself.
6 locals recommend
Arslan's Gyros
3861 Mission BlvdGreat lamb gyro sandwich. The owner of the spot makes the sandwiches himself.
On the beach, rooftop sushi restaurant with incredible views of Pacific Ocean. It is about a 15 minute walk down the boardwalk from our house. There are also electric scooters everywhere if you want to get there quicker.
119 locals recommend
Cannonball
3105 Ocean Front WalkOn the beach, rooftop sushi restaurant with incredible views of Pacific Ocean. It is about a 15 minute walk down the boardwalk from our house. There are also electric scooters everywhere if you want to get there quicker.
This is the best steakhouse in town. If you don't have time for dinner, at the very least, do drinks in their rooftop Great Gatsby style bar. They underwent a multi-million dollar renovation and it is stunning.
124 locals recommend
Born and Raised
1909 India StThis is the best steakhouse in town. If you don't have time for dinner, at the very least, do drinks in their rooftop Great Gatsby style bar. They underwent a multi-million dollar renovation and it is stunning.
Mavericks Beach Club
860 Garnet AvePopular sports bar, dance club, and expansive patio.
Local pizza shop with really good and unique pizzas. I love the artichoke and roasted tomato pizza.
19 locals recommend
Mr. Moto Pizza House
4653 Mission BlvdLocal pizza shop with really good and unique pizzas. I love the artichoke and roasted tomato pizza.
Neighborhoods
Slightly North of Mission Beach. Garnet Street is the hotspot. Probably 1-mile from our house. Tons of bars and restaurants.
700 locals recommend
Pacific Beach
Slightly North of Mission Beach. Garnet Street is the hotspot. Probably 1-mile from our house. Tons of bars and restaurants.
Little Italy is a hotspot in the city. It's about a 15-20 minute drive from our house. On the "piazza" there are tons of Italian restaurants, dessert spots, and bars.
889 locals recommend
Little Italy
Little Italy is a hotspot in the city. It's about a 15-20 minute drive from our house. On the "piazza" there are tons of Italian restaurants, dessert spots, and bars.
La Jolla is 1/2 hour drive from Mission Beach. La Jolla is stunning with natural tidepools you can explore, you can see seals and other water life.
492 locals recommend
La Jolla
La Jolla is 1/2 hour drive from Mission Beach. La Jolla is stunning with natural tidepools you can explore, you can see seals and other water life.
Sightseeing
If you walk out the front gate of our house, and make a right, walk across Mission blvd, you will dead end in Mission Bay . Tons of water activities here from paddle boarding, jet skis, rent pontoon/duffy boats, sail boats, and i could go on and on...
84 locals recommend
Mission Bay Aquatic Center
1001 Santa Clara PlIf you walk out the front gate of our house, and make a right, walk across Mission blvd, you will dead end in Mission Bay . Tons of water activities here from paddle boarding, jet skis, rent pontoon/duffy boats, sail boats, and i could go on and on...
La Jolla is 30 minutes by car. We've scheduled canoe excursions through the La Jolla caves. i think they have surf lessons too.
21 locals recommend
Everyday California
2261 Avenida De La PlayaLa Jolla is 30 minutes by car. We've scheduled canoe excursions through the La Jolla caves. i think they have surf lessons too.
La Jolla Tide Pools
303 Coast BlvdBeautiful natural tide pools 1/2 hour from Mission Beach.
Stunning beachside cliff overlooking Pacific Ocean. There is a little restaurant and viewing seating where you can watch paragliders take off. If you're really adventurous, you can schedule a tandem paragliding session.
268 locals recommend
Torrey Pines Gliderport
2800 Torrey Pines Scenic DrStunning beachside cliff overlooking Pacific Ocean. There is a little restaurant and viewing seating where you can watch paragliders take off. If you're really adventurous, you can schedule a tandem paragliding session.
If you're golfers, you can golf at Torrey Pines Golf Course. The next US Open will be held there. It's a municipal golf course, but people show up really early to get a spot.
214 locals recommend
Torrey Pines Golf Course
11480 N Torrey Pines RdIf you're golfers, you can golf at Torrey Pines Golf Course. The next US Open will be held there. It's a municipal golf course, but people show up really early to get a spot.
SeaWorld San Diego
500 Sea World Dr.Fun aquatic theme park. Great for families.
San Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo DrWorld famous San Diego Zoo!
About a 15 minute walk down the boardwalk from our house. There is a zip line, outdoor rock wall, arcade, etc.
689 locals recommend
Belmont Park
3146 Mission BlvdAbout a 15 minute walk down the boardwalk from our house. There is a zip line, outdoor rock wall, arcade, etc.
Traveler advice
Don't miss
Do NOT miss scheduling a beach bonfire on Mission Beach!
This is our absolute favorite thing to do in Mission Beach! Mission Beach is unique in that it's one of the rare beaches where you can have a beach bonfire! Awesome bonding time with friends and family. I recommend scheduling it the night before you leave to end your trip in a super memorable way! Beach Fire Guy makes it so easy . He literally sets it up right where the beach meets the little alley to our house. We love the S'more's package. Call The Beach Fire Guy at (858) 405-6391. They make everything so easy =)
Customs and culture
Garnet Street
Garnet Street is a hotspot for college/post-college scene
Don't miss
Saturday Little Italy Mercat0
If you like farmers markets, you might like this spot on saturdays. Local artists and artisans also bring their goods. Tons of food vendors.
Customs and culture
When in San Diego...SURF!
When in San Diego....SURF! Take surf lessons at any of many surf schools
Customs and culture
Rent swim flippers next door...
If you want to get in the ocean and swim, rent some swim flippers at the beach rental shop next to our house. Since the surf can be strong, it will help.
Don't miss
Walk the Boardwalk for great people watching!
You will see ALL kinds...roller skates are really popular =)