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

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)…

Ventura Cove

Mission Bay Guide: Ventura Cove/Santa Barbara Cove

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 Ventura Cove and Santa Barbara Cove area of Mission Bay. Location: 1000 W. Mission Bay Dr Parking: Free parking lot at Ventura Cove Beach and along Bahia Point…

Top 10 San Diego Hikes

Top 10 San Diego Hikes

San Diego has wonderful opportunities for hiking.  This is our guide to the Top 10 San Diego Hikes.  The focus is on family-friendly hikes that are near the coast. Overview San Diego County is huge with entire mountain and desert regions.  Fun Diego Family has many guides to hikes in those area.  However, the focus…