Mission Bay is a great vacation destination for those with kids. At Mission Bay Aquatic Park, you can enjoy a variety of water sports, from swimming and stand-up paddleboarding to sailing and jetskiing. Along the park's 27 miles of shoreline, you'll also find bike trails, playgrounds, seaside fire pits, and picnic and barbecue areas.
One of Mission Bay's most celebrated destinations is SeaWorld San Diego, a perennially popular marine park. You can also visit one of the country's top zoos, the San Diego Zoo, not far from Mission Bay.