Belmont Park (9) 3146 Mission Blvd. (858-228-9283). Open Daily 11 a.m.–11 p.m. and till midnight during the summer. [Belmont Park.com]. This is an oceanfront family amusement park offering a discount coupon for rides. Its main attractions are the rip-roaring Giant Dipper Roller Coaster and tons of amusement park rides and cool restaurants including Draft a micro brewery and The WaveHouse, which is a you have to see it to believe it man-made ware actually ridden by surfers on surf boards while the patrons sip libations and listen to the Beach Boys. It’s definitely a unique Southern California attraction not be missed. Also calling Belmont Park home is the largest public swimming pool in the County called “The Plunge” and for all of your beach gear look no farther than Mission Beach Rentals at Belmont Park (858-488-4457). It’s open daily from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and the cost of renting a boardwalk beach bike cruiser is ($6) and hour. All you need is an I.D. and a bank credit card as a deposit and you’ll be on your way. They also rent umbrellas, backrests and more. Be sure to use their discount coupon for their parent company Cheap Rentals. Credit cards: MC, VISA.
