Summer Fun at Mission Bay’s Bahia Resort Hotel

While discovering Mission Bay by kayak, I paddled to The Bahia Resort Hotel located in a shallow cove and peninsula along the 27 miles of sandy shoreline, and 7 square miles of land. Located on 14 acres of tropical landscape on Mission Bay, The Bahia offers a relaxing destination to unwind and a variety of fun activities that appeal to all ages.

The sun filled weather in San Diego is idyllic for aquatic activities, outdoor dining, swimming, and bike riding.

Accommodations

There are a variety of guest rooms from lush gardens with streams, to bay front rooms with patios, and a multi-story hotel. Some of the spacious renovated guest rooms have a kitchenette featuring a compact refrigerator with separate freezer, microwave, and toaster to enjoy meals on your lanai.

Dining

The all day dining venue, Dockside 1953 is helmed by Executive Chef Chris Bates. Situated just steps from the beach and resort marina, the new nautical inspired restaurant offers a spacious outdoor patio with sunset views. Guests can sit at cozy fire pits tables, or under a covered  trellis and watch the activity on Mission Bay.

After dinner, guests are can go for a ride on the Bahia Belle sightseeing cruise. The Bahia has two 19th century-style sternwheelers operated by San Diego hospitality group Evans Hotels. The ship cruises on Sunday, Wednesday and Friday starting at 6 p.m., 7 p.m., and 8 p.m. Designed to mimic the appearance of an 1860s-era riverboat, the Bahia Belle is adorned with oak and brass railings, etched glass and cast-iron staircases, and features an open-air observation deck boasting panoramic  views  of  Mission  Bay  Park.  Traversing  the  bay the  74-foot  Belle  welcomes  all  to  come  aboard, whether during family sailing times or in the evening for the 21+ and older crowd for cocktails, a DJ and dancing.  

 

Poolside Fun

The sparkling Junior Olympic size pool offers plenty of lounge chairs to soak up the San Diego sunshine. There is also a large hot tub that easily accommodates 30 guests.

 

Mission Beach

The nearby Strand offers over two-miles of paved walking and bicycling paths along the sand, Mission Bay and Pacific Ocean. Along the path are hotels, homes, restaurants and shops. Next to The Bahia is an aquatic rental stand to rent kayaks, and paddle boards to explore the bay. Within two blocks is the historic Giant Dipper roller coaster at Belmont Park, along with 25 other rides, shops and restaurants. Entrance is complimentary, you just pay when you play.

Seal Habitat

Near the Airstream Cafe and lobby is a rescue sanctuary for California Harbor seals. They are residents at the Bahia Hotel Resort. Gracie was rescued as a pup when she was found sick on the beach. Since she is almost blind, she was nursed back to health, but couldn’t be released back into the wild. Guests enjoy calling out her name as they visit her swimming in her water-dwelling.

Movie Magic

The Bahia resorts sets the stage for complimentary family-friendly outdoor movie nights. ‘Movies on the Bay’ takes place at 8 p.m., on Saturdays through September 3, 2022. The hotel also offers a variety of fun and interactive summer games and activities that includes self-guided scavenger hunts, shuffleboard and tennis courts, plus dozens of games and toys to borrow including frisbees, footballs, volleyballs, corn hole, and smash ball.

Summer rates start around $350 and specials include 25% off when you book three or more nights. Go to www.bahiahotel.com to make a reservation.