Mission Bay Park consists of 4,600 acres, approximately half land and half water. There are 27 miles of shoreline, 19 of which are sandy beaches. Eight locations, including over two miles of sandy beaches, are designated as official Swimming Areas. In addition to swimming, Mission Bay Park provides areas for almost all types of water activities and park recreation, including: fishing, boating, waterskiing, sailing, picnicking, volleyball, softball, beach fires, horseshoes, kite-flying, and many more. Mission Bay Park, and the 17 miles of oceanfront beaches, offer the largest natural tourist attraction in Southern California. The Park has six major hotels, many restaurants, eleven marinas, specialty shops, sportsfishing, and the world-famous aquatic park, Sea World. Show
In an article this size, it is impossible to list all of the applicable boating and park regulations. The following regulations are guidelines, and not the complete content of each law. These regulations are based on excerpts from the California Code of Regulations (Titles 13 and 14) and San Diego Municipal Code sections. Park patrons should contact the Lifeguard Services Division, or other legal sources for the exact content of the various laws. Mission Bay Park and the beach areas are regularly patrolled, and regulations are strictly enforced by the Police and Lifeguards. BASIC SPEED LAW:Local and State laws prohibit the operation of any vessel or other watercraft at a speed greater than is reasonable and prudent, and at no time at a speed that endangers life, limb or property.CONTROLLED SPEED AREAS:Speed limits are posted on buoys and signs throughout the bay, at the entrances and inside controlled areas. Basically, West Mission Bay, all narrow channels and coves have controlled speed.
Watersking:
Personal Watercraft (PWC):
Sailing:
Required Equipment, Registration, and Age Restrictions
Reckless, Negligent, and Intoxicated Operation:
Boating Accidents:
Anchoring, Mooring, and Beaching:
Launching and Removal of Boats:
Dogs and Other Animals:
Beach Fires, Litter, and Glass:
Swimming:
Fishing:Fishing is permitted in all areas of Mission Bay, except in Swimming Areas, Waterski Landing and Take-off Zones, Special Event Areas, Personal Watercraft Areas, and from any bridge. Fishermen in boats should stay away from waterski areas and are not permitted to anchor in or near the center-span of bridges, or so as to obstruct the free navigation of any area.Parking:
Camping:
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