Mission Point
About
Mission Point is a public ocean beach in California, about 8.5 miles from San Diego. It's a simple, practical stop: there are restrooms, the beach offers accessible access, and there's no fee to visit. Late summer brings the warmest and driest stretch. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show August highs around 74°F with lows near 66°F and almost no wet days, while winter months run in the low-to-mid 60s with roughly seven wet days a month. For a walk nearby, Bayside Walk is just 0.6 miles away. A few miles inland, Tecolote Canyon Trail, Battle Trail and Hillside Loop Trail all sit within about 3 to 4 miles.
Beach Details
Parking
Available
Fee
Free
Restrooms
Yes
Accessible access
Yes
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Mission Point
California
Data: California Coastal Commission, YourCoast public access data. Source metadata
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Year-round. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 63–74°F and lows of 47–66°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the San Diego Seaworld, CA weather station, 1.5 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan64° high47° low
- Feb63° high49° low
- Mar64° high52° low
- Apr66° high54° low
- May67° high58° low
- Jun68° high60° low
- Jul72° high65° low
- Aug74° high66° low
- Sep72° high64° low
- Oct70° high59° low
- Nov66° high52° low
- Dec63° high47° low
Nearby
- Bayside WalkHiking0.6 mi
- Tecolote Canyon TrailHiking3.2 mi
- Battle TrailHiking3.4 mi
- Hillside Loop TrailHiking3.6 mi
- La Playa TrailHiking4.5 mi
- Monastery TrailHiking4.6 mi
- Biltmore TrailHiking5.2 mi
- Marian Bear Park TrailHiking5.6 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
