Check out more photos from Mission Beach and Pacific Beach from the Fourth of July.

Thanks to the dilligence of the San Diego Lifeguards everyone had a safe and fun filled weekend.

Sandcastles and people by Belmont Park in Mission Beach.
Mission Beach is more geared for families where as Pacific Beach is more of a singles crowd.

Photo by Mission Beach Online.com and Socal Beaches Magazine

This little girl let her brothers and friends bury her in the sand to pass the time in Mission Beach.

Photo by Mission Beach Online.com and Socal Beaches Magazine

Photo by Mission Beach Online.com and Socal Beaches Magazine

There were tons of grandparents out on the Fourth of July hanging out with their grand kids as this grandfather was here.

Photo by Mission Beach Online.com and Socal Beaches Magazine

The happy faces of little children says everything about the fun had by families in Mission Beach during the 2005 Fourth of July weekend.

This little boy was all fired up with his shovel to build the "best" sandcastle.

Photo by Mission Beach Online.com and Socal Beaches Magazine

On the morning of the Fourth of July all the local news crews were out getting ready to cover the most popular spot in Southern Califronia..Pacific Beach & Mission Beach.


Photo by Mission Beach Online.com and Socal Beaches Magazine

A huge one day garbage can and garbage bag dispenser goes into place along the boardwalk to prepare for the nearly 100,000 lbs of trash collected from the beaches after this day.

Photo by Mission Beach Online.com and Socal Beaches Magazine

The Fourth of July along "PB" Drive and the boardwalk in Pacific Beach.

Photo by Mission Beach Online.com and Socal Beaches Magazine

All of the places along the main Pacific Beach party sections were staked out by 8AM.

Photo by Mission Beach Online.com and Socal Beaches Magazine

A Fourth of July visitor enjoys a fruit muffin from the Seaside Cafe to get the day started.

Photo by Mission Beach Online.com and Socal Beaches Magazine

The Fourth of July in Pacific Beach, Mission Beach, and Mission Bay drew an estimated 400,000 visitors.

Photo by Mission Beach Online.com and Socal Beaches Magazine

The morning of the Fourth of July.

Photo by Mission Beach Online.com and Socal Beaches Magazine

Photo by Mission Beach Online.com and Socal Beaches Magazine

Photo by Mission Beach Online.com and Socal Beaches Magazine

A lifeguard try's to get through the beach crowd at PB Drive during the peak time of the Fourth of July.


Photo by Mission Beach Online.com and Socal Beaches Magazine

Photo by Mission Beach Online.com and Socal Beaches Magazine

Bikes and beach cruisers were lined up all along the boardwalk areas and were the main mode of transportation on this day.


Photo by Mission Beach Online.com and Socal Beaches Magazine

One of the many beach parties going on in the homes along the boardwalk.



Photo by Mission Beach Online.com and Socal Beaches Magazine

A sign in front of one the oceanfront homes in Mission Beach.


Photo by Mission Beach Online.com and Socal Beaches Magazine

Pacific Beach was crazy, but for those who went south to Mission Beach there was plenty of space to relax and hang out.

Photo by Mission Beach Online.com and Socal Beaches Magazine

One of the patriotic homes decorated for the Fourth of July along the Mission Beach boardwalk.

Photo by Mission Beach Online.com and Socal Beaches Magazine

Photo by Mission Beach Online.com and Socal Beaches Magazine

Beach friendly wheelchairs are FREE TO RENT IN MISSION BEACH at the main lifeguard tower on the boardwalk, right next to the Wave House Bar and Grill. This man was trying to find someone to rent this one out to. Persons are allowed to use these for an hour at a time based on how busy they are. These super cool wheel chairs are sand and beach accessible and the workers and super friendly and truly care about people.

Photo by Mission Beach Online.com and Socal Beaches Magazine

The morning of the Fourth of July.

Photo by Mission Beach Online.com and Socal Beaches Magazine

No drinking is allowed at the beach until noon and can go only until 8PM. Here the crowd waits and relaxes before the rest of the group arrives.

Photo by Mission Beach Online.com and Socal Beaches Magazine

Photo by Mission Beach Online.com and Socal Beaches Magazine

How about a little foosball on the beach?

Photo by Mission Beach Online.com and Socal Beaches Magazine

For those who came in after about 10AM, parking was at a premium. These guys were out selling spots and getting as much as $100-$150.00 per space.

Photo by Mission Beach Online.com and Socal Beaches Magazine

Selling parking became a good business on the Fourth of July, although this police officer did not need a spot he was still pitched for a parking space just for a good laugh.


Photo by Mission Beach Online.com and Socal Beaches Magazine

10:00AM and 2 hours before "launch time" for the party goers.

Photo by Mission Beach Online.com and Socal Beaches Magazine

Belmont Park Mission Beach.

Photo by Mission Beach Online.com and Socal Beaches Magazine

Photo by Mission Beach Online.com and Socal Beaches Magazine

Mission Beach boardwalk.

Photo by Mission Beach Online.com and Socal Beaches Magazine

One of the colorful new "low rider" style of bikes on the boardwalk.

Photo by Mission Beach Online.com and Socal Beaches Magazine

The boardwalk area in Mission Beach heading towards Pacific Beach.

Photo by Mission Beach Online.com and Socal Beaches Magazine

Some of the many festive party goers along the boardwalk in Mission Beach.

Photo by Mission Beach Online.com and Socal Beaches Magazine

The boardwalk area around Pacific Beach Drive.

Photo by Mission Beach Online.com and Socal Beaches Magazine

Photo by Mission Beach Online.com and Socal Beaches Magazine

Photo by Mission Beach Online.com and Socal Beaches Magazine

Photo by Mission Beach Online.com and Socal Beaches Magazine

Photo by Mission Beach Online.com and Socal Beaches Magazine

Photo by Mission Beach Online.com and Socal Beaches Magazine

Photo by Mission Beach Online.com and Socal Beaches Magazine

Photo by Mission Beach Online.com and Socal Beaches Magazine

Photo by Mission Beach Online.com and Socal Beaches Magazine

Here are the official stats from Mission Beach for the Fourth of July from the main lifeguard tower.


Photo by Mission Beach Online.com and Socal Beaches Magazine

Although there was still a lot of trash the next day, it was a little more piled up than in years past.



Photo by Mission Beach Online.com and Socal Beaches Magazine

2004 Fourth of July Photos

Take a look at years past photos from the Fourth of July.

2004 Fourth of July Photos
Check out the action and fun on San Diego's beaches for this huge event and celebration.

2004 Fourth of July in Mission Beach & Pacific Beach

Mission Beach & Pacific Beach Hotels and Attractions

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Mission Beach & Pacific Beach Area Restaurants, Bars & Places to Eat

The Wave House Bar, Grill & Wave Machine Hit Mission Beach!
Check out the unveiling of the new Brutimus Maximus man made wave machine
and check out pro surfers doing radical manuevers
while hanging out at one of the coolest bars in San Diego.
Come with us as we check out the new Mission Beach Wave House!

The Wavehouse 3127 Ocean Front Walk Mission Beach

The AVP Tour Hits San Diego & Mission Bay!
The 2005 AVP Pro Volleyball Tour came by Mariners Point on Mission Bay
with 2004 Olympic Gold Medalists Misty May and Kerri Walsh winning the
women's division and Casey Jennings and Matt Fuerbringer winning the mens.
Check out the hot beach volleyball action below!

2005 AVP Volleyball Tour Mariners Point Mission Bay

A Day with Cheap Rentals in Mission Beach
Come spend a day on Mission Bay and at Mission Beach with some
of the local Mission Beach Girl models and some great bike and surf
rentals from Cheap Rentals in Mission Beach.
Cheap Rentals provides surfboard rentals, rollerblade rentals and anything you need for fun at Mission Beach.

A day with Cheap Rentals in Mission Beach

Road Trip To San Clemente, Laguna Beach, Venice Beach & Santa Monica
Come with us as we cruise up the Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) and check out
the sights in some of Southern California's most popular beach communities including
Venice Beach, Santa Monica, San Clemente and Laguna Beach.

Road Trip to Venice Beach, Santa Monica, San Clemente & Laguna Beach

Best of Mission Beach Photos Spring 2005
Check out the sights and local events going on in Mission Beach
over the last few months with our latest "Best of the Beach" Photos.

Best of Mission Beach Photos Spring 2005

2005 Pacific Beach Block Party Photos
Check out the photos from Pacific Beaches biggest single day event with bands,
great food and hundreds of street vendors!

2005 Pacific Beach "PB" Block Party Photos

Matix / Sun Diego Pro Am Surfing Event #6 in Pacific Beach
Pacific Beach was host of the 6th event in the Matrix / Sun Diego Surf Series.
Check out the awesome surfing action, great beach weather and of course the
bikini contest in Pacific Beach on PB Drive April 2nd and 3rd.

Matix / Sun Diego Pro Am Surfing Event #6 in Pacific Beach

A Day at Mission Beach with Mission Beach Girl Nikki
Mission Beach and Mission Bay are some of the most beautiful sections of
San Diego and Southern California. Come spend an afternoon hanging out on Mission Bay
and Mission Beach by Belmont Park with Mission Beach Girl model Nikki

A day at Mission Beach w/ Mission Beach Girl Nikki

Monster Surf Hits Pacific Beach
Come check out Pacific Beach and La Jolla as 12-15 foot surf
and high tides hit the beach areas in Mid March!

A Day of Monster Surf in Pacific Beach & La Jolla

Hamel's Surf Shop in Mission Beach
This place is perhaps the most famous surf shop in San Diego being
over 25 years old and being located right on the boardwalk in Mission Beach
Come check out this super cool surf and skate shop and see what makes it so popular!

Hamel's Surf Shop -"The Mission Beach Club" Mission Beach

The Sandman of Mission Beach
For the last couple of years this man has been creating sand drawings
all over the sidewalks and parking lots of Mission Beach.
Come meet Albert "The Mission Beach Sandman" and see some of his latest creations.

"The Sandman of Mission Beach"


Top 10 Things to Do in Mission Beach
Looking for some fun things to do in Mission Beach and Pacific Beach?
Check out our staff's Top 10 Favorites for the beach areas.
Mission Beach, Ocean Beach and Pacific Beach Top 10 Things to Do

Mission Beach Area "Best Bars, Cafes, Coffee Houses and Restaurants"
Looking for a new bar, restaurant, cafe, coffeehouse or place to visit for lunch?
Check out our "Best Of" list for a list of some of the
best places in Mission Beach and Pacific Beach
for breakfast, lunch, dinner or happy hour.

Mission Beach and Pacific Beach Bars and Restaurants

Sunday Afternoon Parties in Mission Beach at the Wavehouse
Looking for something fun to do on a Sunday in Mission Beach?
Check out REHAB Sunday's with Dre Vegas Promotions and the new Wavehouse Bar
and Grill in Belmont Park for a great 80's retro rocking time.

Mention Mission Beach Online and get guest privelages by emailing Dre Vegas at [email protected]

The History of Mission Beach
Take a look back at over 100 years of growth from the early beginnings of Mission Beach
as a "Tent City" to the world class beach and destination spot it is today.

Mission Beach -A 100 Year History of Fun at the beach in San Diego!

The Freak Factory in Mission Beach
This super cool boutique and gift shop is one of the most colorful in San Diego
Come take a look around and check out the thousands of unique gift items, clothing and goodies for the house.

The Freak Factory in Mission Beach

Great Shopping and Fashions in Mission Beach!
Mission Beach & Pacific Beach are major fashion areas in Southern California with tons
of hot clothing and shopping locations for both men and women.
Come with us as we check out the most popular clothing stores
and shopping locations in the Mission Beach & Pacific Beach area.

The Best Shopping & Fashion Stores
in the Mission Beach area
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Belmont Park Mission Beach

Visit San Diego's ONLY beachfront amusement park.
Come with us and enjoy the roller coaster, cotton candy The NEW Waverunner surfing ride
and a great afternoon of fun at the beach!

Belmont Park Beachfront Amusement Park Mission Beach