Belmont Park Mission Beach San Diego

This beachfront amusement park is popular with tourists and locals alike. Belmont Park is situated on the boardwalk of Mission Beach in San Diego, California.

This beachfront amusement park is popular with tourist and locals alike. Belmont Park is situated on the boardwalk of Mission Beach in San Diego, California. TrishSutton.com

If you have ever been to San Diego you have likely visited the area of Mission Beach. It is a very popular tourist spot and having lived in San Diego I can tell you that many locals share the same love for the deep beach, breathtaking sunsets, busy boardwalk and happening surroundings. Nestled near our favorite place to stay is the hip, busy and happening area known as Belmont Amusement Park.

This beachfront amusement park is popular with tourist and locals alike. Belmont Park is situated on the boardwalk of Mission Beach in San Diego, California. TrishSutton.com

When our family lived in San Diego we would frequent a few different beaches. And while the various coastal spots offered different perks the beach with the most perks was Mission. Second to the beach itself, Belmont Park was the big draw. Not only did the amusement rides, carnival games and arcade offer hours of entertainment for our oldest son there were also plenty of options to keep our youngest busy, as well.

This beachfront amusement park is popular with tourist and locals alike. Belmont Park is situated on the boardwalk of Mission Beach in San Diego, California. TrishSutton.com

Belmont Park   Mission Beach   San Diego

From a distance the most notable attraction at Belmont Park is the 1925 Giant Dipper wooden roller coaster. Over the years the historical ride has been renovated; however, the look and even feel of the roller coaster has remained the same.

This beachfront amusement park is popular with tourist and locals alike. Belmont Park is situated on the boardwalk of Mission Beach in San Diego, California. TrishSutton.com

Along with the Giant Dipper there are several other rides including the always busy carousel,  bumper cars, tilt-a-whirl, a small race car track for kids, Crazy Submarine, train and my personal favorite, the Beach Blaster.

This beachfront amusement park is popular with tourist and locals alike. Belmont Park is situated on the boardwalk of Mission Beach in San Diego, California. TrishSutton.com

My eight year old waited “forever” to be able to ride (or rather climb) on his favorite ride. For as long as I can remember my little guy would need to walk by the Sky Ropes to see if he was tall enough to climb and zip line. It took years but he finally grew to the minimum height requirement. It was a glorious day when he could strap on the harness and climb those stairs to the sky high obstacle course. Now every time we go he has an absolute blast maneuvering through the above ground maze while I enjoy the sunshine and a Dole Whip on one of the benches below the ropes. YES. DOLE WHIP. Which for some might actually be the biggest draw to Belmont Park.

Belmont Park even has Dole Whip!

This beachfront amusement park is popular with tourist and locals alike. Belmont Park is situated on the boardwalk of Mission Beach in San Diego, California. TrishSutton.com

The Sky Ropes ride is at the south end of the park near the mini golf course and the arcade is at the opposite end of the park. Inside the arcade is laser tag and a plethora of electronic games, driving games, air hockey and so much more. Our family easily loses track of time the moment we step inside the arcade door. We each have personal favorites and differing opinions on which games are the easiest to win tickets on. Because we visit San Diego several times throughout the year we hold onto our arcade cards which allows our electronic tickets to build up.

This beachfront amusement park is popular with tourist and locals alike. Belmont Park is situated on the boardwalk of Mission Beach in San Diego, California. TrishSutton.com

Like any other amusement park there are several places to eat and shop at Belmont Park. Sun Diego is my husband’s favorite surf style clothing shop and just across the path from Sun Diego sits the souvenir packed Wings shop. The concession stands offer quick bites including cotton candy, funnel cake, hot dogs, pizza and more; however, those looking for something other than fast food are also in luck. Draft, Cannonball and the Beach House are restaurant and bars that have more menu options and include an ocean view. Imagine happy hour with the ocean breeze and setting sun.

This beachfront amusement park is popular with tourist and locals alike. Belmont Park is situated on the boardwalk of Mission Beach in San Diego, California. TrishSutton.com

Belmont Park is currently under additional development and I can not wait to see what more is in store for the Mission Beach Boardwalk.

Belmont Park Tips:

  • Check the park website for the most current offers & deals.
  • Groupon currently has an offer for the park. Unfortunately, it expires later this month; however if you watch you will see Belmont Park deals pop up from time to time on Groupon.
  • If you plan to be at Belmont Park for more than an hour (which you should) – forget the tickets, buy the wristband! It’ll be worth it.

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This beachfront amusement park is popular with tourist and locals alike. Belmont Park is situated on the boardwalk of Mission Beach in San Diego, California. TrishSutton.com


About Trish

When this sleep deprived self proclaimed tea addict is not creating content for this here blog, Trish can most often be found at the Soccer field or watching a football game. Trish is a passionate volunteer, contract accountant, avid fan of the Dallas Cowboys and will only eat Oreos in pairs. She has two boys born sixteen years apart and her favorite place in the world is by her husband's side - preferably in a football stadium, at Disneyland or in San Diego.