Historic amusement park located on Ocean Front at Surfrider Square in the Mission Bay area of San Diego

Getting There

Get on I-5 N. Continue on I-5 N to W Mission Bay Dr. Take exit 1 from I-8 W. Continue on W Mission Bay Dr. Drive to Mission Blvd.

Overview

Belmont Park is a historic amusement park located on Ocean Front at Surfrider Square in the Mission Bay area of San Diego, California. The park was developed by sugar magnate John D. Spreckels and opened on July 4, 1925 as the Mission Beach Amusement Center. In addition to providing recreation and amusement, it also was intended as a way to help Spreckels sell land in Mission Beach. Located on the beach, it attracts millions of people each year.

Location

The park's most iconic attraction is the historic Giant Dipper roller coaster, which is considered a local landmark.

Current attractions

In addition to the iconic Giant Dipper, amusements include a Tilt-A-Whirl, a three-story drop tower (the "Vertical Plunge"), the Liberty Carousel, and the Beach Blaster. Newer attractions since 2016 include a Zip Line, a 3-level Sky Ropes obstacle course, a 7D Theater called Xanadu, and a 3-level Tron-themed Laser Tag arena. The park's rides, including the Giant Dipper, are operated by the San Diego Coaster Company.

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