How many lives does a roller coaster have?
The Giant Dipper, one of the oldest wooden coasters on the west coast, has come close to losing it’s lease on life not once, but several times over the last 80 years. Opened in 1925, fire forced a closure just 23 years later, after which it was repaired and re-opened. After years of neglect, the roller coaster was threatened again, and actually slated for demolition, in 1978. San Diegans unite behind their favorites, however, and a grass-roots campaign let to the full restoration and re-opening of the Giant Dipper in 1990.
Mission Beach is as close as San Diego gets to an Atlantic-style boardwalk. Belmont Park’s roller coaster has been sending heart rates soaring since the 1920’s, and at the Wave House the surf is always up!
Popular for swimming, sunbathing and picnicking, there are always plenty of surfers and body boarders, too, although the waves are rarely remarkable. Primarily a residential area, chic boutiques & cafes offer creature comforts along this stretch, and funky apartments line the beach boardwalk, prime for people watching. Parking is next to impossible on the narrow and densely populated streets… public transportation is a great option to explore for this area.
What’s there?
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See it before you go…
Click on a beach below!
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In General:
- Lifeguard services → if any ← vary by season, day, hours, even weather!
- Dogs aren’t allowed on the beach. See San Diego Dog Beach & Park Information
- Alcohol is not permitted on most beaches (Yes, this includes beer & wine…)
- All beach information & details are subject to change without notice
- You are responsible for your safety, be aware of the rules of the beach
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