De Anza Cove is in the far northeast corner of Mission Bay.  It is a small, sheltered cove with a large grassy area. De Anza Cove is a perfect place for large gatherings.  The beach area has a dedicated swimming with seasonal lifeguards. Directly south of the cove there are more motor sports activities.  The De Anza Boat Launch is actually outside the cove in the Mission Bay Park parking lot. Mission Bay RV Resort and Campland on the Bay are on De Anza Cove.  The Mission Bay Golf course is next to the cove.

Mission Bay Guide: De Anza Cove

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San Diego’s Mission Bay is one of the city’s prime attractions.  There are all kinds of water-based activities and 27-miles of shoreline.  This is our guide to De Anza Cove.

  • Location: 3000 East Mission Bay Dr
  • Parking: Free parking lot
  • Facilities: Public restroom
  • Lifeguards: Seasonal lifeguards (Daily during summer, weekends except November to spring break)

NOTE: Pictures in the original article were taken during summer 2020.  Updates include pictures taken during winter 2021 at low tide.

Mission Bay De Anza Cove

De Anza Cove is in the far northeast corner of Mission Bay.  It is a small, sheltered cove with a large grassy area.

De Anza Cove is a perfect place for large gatherings.  The beach area has a dedicated swimming with seasonal lifeguards.

De Anza Cove
There is a lifeguard in summer for the dedicated swimming area

De Anza Cove

Directly south of the cove there are more motor sports activities.  The De Anza Boat Launch is actually outside the cove in the Mission Bay Park parking lot.

Mission Bay De Anza Cove
The boat launch area is directly south of the cove entrance with its own parking lot
Mission Bay De Anza Cove
The De Anza Cove Boat Launch has its own grassy area but is not designed for swimming. Swimming is further north in the actual cove.
Mission Bay De Anza Cove
Motor boat activity occurs right outside De Anza Cove. However, the actual cove is very sheltered from the rest of the bay.

Mission Bay RV Resort and Campland on the Bay are on De Anza Cove.  The Mission Bay Golf course is next to the cove.

Mission Bay De Anza Cove

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