Boots

Hi all! We are a family of 5 planning a visit to San Diego next spring. I've found a number of nicely priced 2 BR condos(approx $150/night)in North Mission Beach (mostly between San Jose Pl and San Raphael Pl) but I'm unsure whether to chose an oceanfront condo or a bayfront condo. The view will obviously be different, but are there any other differences we should consider (noise, access to cafes etc.)? I know the water will be too cold to swim in that time of year. Thanks for any input!

Margie2

Hi Boots! Not sure about the bayside of Mission Beach, but we have stayed at the northern end of Mission Beach on the oceanfront and liked it alot. I have read on this board that the oceanfront side is noisy due to college students and we didn't find it so, but I guess they probably weren't on break when we went.

Dave

Lived in MB during college on both the bay and ocean sides. Bay was much quiter compared to the Ocean side. Its only a short walk to the beach, but I would recommend the bay

Leener

I currently live in San Diego and can say that the bay side is MUCH quieter than the beach side. The walk from a bay side house to the ocean side would be maximum of 5 blocks in Mission Beach. Not sure if you have seen any, but I'd pick South Mission beach over North - again, less people, less traffic, more parking, less teens.

paul

I am in agreement that, unless you want the ocean view, the bayside is the better choice. I am also in agreement that South Mission Beach is better than North Mission Beach. South Mission will probably be more costly too.