Mission Beach is essentially a narrow peninsula surrounded by the bay to the east and the Pacific to the west. The atmosphere is much like a resort with wide beaches and busy boardwalks on both sides. Most of Mission Beach’s homes are rentals attract younger crowds.

There is a very busy boardwalk, nearly 3 miles long, that runs the length of Mission/Pacific Beach. There is also a boardwalk along the bay front. Both are popular with walkers, skaters and cyclists. Sunsets are a de facto timeout. To the south of Mission’s peninsula is a large park, a popular amusement park with a vintage roller coaster, and a bridge link to interstates 5 and 8. The north border spills out into Pacific Beach.

Sail Bay and Crown Point are two Pacific Beach real estate areas that a potential resident must not overlook. Many residents enjoy terrific views of the bay and the ocean from upscale condos and beach cottages. Because PB is part of Mission Bay, it is surrounded by water on three sides. It is also very accessible to highways, downtown and adjacent to La Jolla.