Mariner's Point Park
Mariner's Point is an outdoor sandy peninsula off Bonita Cove in San Diego's Mission Bay, with a maximum capacity of 200 people and free parking on site. The park is open from 4am to 10pm, though the lot closes at 10pm, and food is allowed while alcohol and glass containers are not. The tip of the point is a protected least tern nesting area, so stay at least 500 feet away, and swimming isn't allowed here.
Before you go
- Capacity
- Maximum 200 people
- Indoor or outdoor
- Outdoor: a sandy peninsula with a protected nesting area at the tip
- Official site
- sandiego.gov
- Next festival here
- Mission Bayfest, Oct 16 to 18, 2026
Worth knowing before you go
- The park caps out at 200 people, so it's a small-scale setting.
- Stay 500 feet from the tip; it's a protected least tern nesting area, and swimming isn't allowed.
- Alcohol and glass containers aren't allowed, though outside food is fine.
- The parking lot closes at 10pm, in step with the park's own hours.
Festivals here
Venue basics: Maximum capacity 200 people · Open 4am to 10pm · Free on-site parking.
Is it for you
Choose it if
- You want a small, outdoor sandy peninsula setting on Mission Bay.
- You're happy with free parking and a straightforward 4am to 10pm window.
- You're coming for Mission Bayfest's bay views and festival food.
Think twice if
- You wanted to bring alcohol or glass containers; neither is allowed.
- You need confirmed accessibility details first; the venue hasn't published them yet.
Getting there and parking
From south or east San Diego, the route is Interstate 8 to the Sports Arena Boulevard exit, then right onto West Mission Bay Drive and over the bridge to the lot on the left. A similar route runs from the north via Interstate 5 and the Sea World Drive exit.
Parking at Mariner's Point is free in the on-site lots, which close at 10pm.
The park is open from 4am to 10pm.
Accessibility
We don't yet have confirmed information about accessibility at Mariner's Point. The venue's own pages are the place to check: sandiego.gov.
Camping
We don't yet have confirmed information about camping at Mariner's Point. The venue's own pages are the place to check: sandiego.gov.
Food, water and what you can bring
Food is allowed on site, but alcohol is not permitted and glass containers aren't allowed either.
Festival-specific · Mission BayfestFestival food is hosted by Billy Butters.
Recently at Mariner's Point
Latest videos from Mariner's Point
Quick answers
What are Mariner's Point Park's hours?
It's open from 4am to 10pm, and the parking lot closes at 10pm too.
Is parking free at Mariner's Point?
Yes. Parking is free in the on-site lots, which close at 10pm.
Can I bring alcohol to Mariner's Point?
No. Alcohol and glass containers aren't allowed, though outside food is fine.
Can I swim at Mariner's Point?
No. Swimming isn't allowed in this area.
How many people does Mariner's Point hold?
The park has a maximum capacity of 200 people.
How do I drive to Mariner's Point?
From south or east San Diego, take Interstate 8 to the Sports Arena Boulevard exit, then right onto West Mission Bay Drive and over the bridge to the lot on the left. From the north, take Interstate 5 to the Sea World Drive exit for a similar route.
Which festival is held at Mariner's Point?
Mission Bayfest, set among the park's green areas with 360 degree views of Mission Bay.
Is Mariner's Point wheelchair accessible?
We don't yet have confirmed information about accessibility at Mariner's Point. The venue's own pages at sandiego.gov are the place to check.
A little history
Mission Bayfest takes place at Mariner's Point Park in Mission Beach, using the park's green areas and 360 degree views of Mission Bay as its setting.