Vacation Isle Park on Mission Bay

Vacation Isle is a man-made in the center of Mission Bay in San Diego. The southern one-third of the island has been saved from developement for use as a city park. Vacation Isle Park has large open grassy areas with many picnic tables. A focal point at the center of the park is a rectangular pond used for racing model yachts and sailboats – something that is fun to watch for anyone when it’s being used. The shoreline has sand with fire pits for bonfires, but the sand terminates at a rocky protective barrier making water entry unpleasant. It’s one of the best parks on the bay for a picnic, but swimming is difficult. The park is so big they put parking lots at the east and west halves with separate entrances. Both lots can be found by turning west onto Vacation Road from Ingraham Street at the center of the island. Paradise Point Resort is north of the park and Ski Beach Park is on the east part of the island.

Address

Ingraham St and Vacation Rd
San Diego, CA 92109

Park Name

Vacation Isle Park, Mission Bay Park, Paradise Point

Owner

City Park

Pet Details

No dogs allowed in park between 9am and 6pm. Leashed dogs allowed before 9am and after 6pm April-Oct. (changes to 4pm Nov.-March).

Fees

Free parking

Activities

Picnicking, Walking, Bonfires

Amenities

Grass Park, Restrooms, Model Yacht Pond, Fire Pits, Covered Picnic Area

Links

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