Mission Bayfest
- Dates
- Oct 16 to 18, 2026
- Status
- Confirmed
- Venue
- Mariners Point Park
- Price
- Not announced
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Sep 22, 2026
Mission Bayfest returns to Mariners Point Park, San Diego, CA, Oct 16 to 18, 2026, with Rebelution, Kolohe Kai, The Offspring, plus 5 more. Froligo tracks the confirmed lineup, ticket prices, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
Mission Bayfest is a waterfront reggae festival held at Mariners Point Park on Mission Bay in San Diego, staged by the production team behind the earlier San Diego Bayfest. It pairs bay views and a laid-back, all-ages coastal setting with an American-reggae-forward lineup across multiple stages
What people love
Repeat attendees point to the Mission Bay waterfront location, the easygoing reggae crowd and the overall vibe as the reasons they come back year after year. A common caveat is that security is notably strict, and cannabis is routinely confiscated despite the genre
Last time around (2024)
The 2024 edition, headlined by Sublime alongside acts such as Atmosphere, Goldfinger and Barrington Levy, generated strong lineup enthusiasm and repeat attendance
Listen
Tap an artist to play them right here.
No official playlist linked yet. Find Mission Bayfest on Spotify.
Lineup
Getting there
Nearest airport SAN.
How do I get to Mission Bayfest?
By car
Most people drive to Mission Bayfest. The nearest major airport is SAN, and from there it is a straightforward drive to the venue. Check current road and traffic conditions before you set off, and see parking below.
By train
No direct passenger rail to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
By bus & public transit
The free San Diego Flyer connects the airport terminals to Old Town Transit Center. From there, route 8 runs from Old Town to a stop near the festival on Mission Boulevard and West Mission Bay Drive, per the festival's own information page
Book / info →Taxi & rideshare
Standard airport pickup at designated zones. The festival sets its own rideshare drop off and pickup area right in front of the entrance at 3119 Mariners Way
Book / info →Taxis and rideshare such as Uber and Lyft can be limited near the venue, especially late at night or in rural areas. Agree a pickup point and time in advance and keep a backup plan.
🅿 Parking
On site parking available. Cost Free. Free parking is available at the Hospitality Point dirt lot across the street from 1840 Quivira Way, with a free shuttle to the festival. Twelve accessible spaces are set aside at the Bonita Cove East parking lot, first come first served, valid handicap credentials required. A secure bike parking area is also at Bonita Cove East
🚙 Car hire
Compare car hire at SAN
Free parking and a dedicated shuttle make a car unnecessary for the festival itself; car hire mainly suits attendees combining the trip with wider San Diego travel
Search car hire →Live price search coming soon.
Where
Venue
Mariners Point Park
Camping & Accommodation
Where can I stay near Mission Bayfest?
No on site camping. Here is where to stay nearby.
Mid-range hotels 2
On Mission Bay Drive, one of the festival's own recommended hotels, close to Mariner's Point Park
Book direct →On East Mission Bay Drive, one of the festival's own recommended hotels, close to Mariner's Point Park
Book direct →Luxe hotels 2
On Mission Bay, one of the festival's own recommended hotels, close to Mariner's Point Park
Book direct →A private island resort on Mission Bay, one of the festival's own recommended hotels, close to Mariner's Point Park
Book direct →Airbnb & private camping
Mission Beach and Pacific Beach short-term rentals near the venue carry beach-weekend surge pricing and book up early
Search Airbnb →No on-site camping is offered at this urban waterfront park festival; Hipcamp listings elsewhere in San Diego County are the nearest private-land alternative, well outside the city itself
Search Hipcamp →Accessibility & comfort
What the organiser or venue publishes about getting around, and what they do not.
Mission Bayfest publishes an accessibility line on its festival information page describing the site itself: Mariner's Point Park is an accessible City of San Diego Park with a sidewalk surrounding most of the park, and the festival invites guests to contact it with access questions.
Read the full notes
Note that the page linked as ADA Accessibility in the site footer is a website accessibility statement about WCAG conformance, not venue access, so the information page is the useful deep link. The organiser publishes nothing on accessible parking, accessible toilets, accessible viewing areas, companion or carer tickets, ASL or a quiet or sensory space
Confirm your specific needs with the organiser's access team before you travel.
Checked 2026-09-03 · source
Pricing
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