Whether your concept of a perfect getaway tends toward total relaxation poolside, taking up sidewalk surfing, indulging in a massage, sampling a new kind of seafood every night or simply learning more about the local flora and fauna, the Paradise Point Resort & Spa will meet and easily surpass your expectations for life well lived in a lush, tropical environment.
Here are some of the many things you can do while visiting this resort.
Aerial view, Paradise Point Resort & Spa
At the Resort
The property is large offering a wide selection of onsite amenities and things to do.
Whether you’re like my wife and want to relax and have a spa day, enjoy a yoga practice and meditation session, or are looking for some family-friendly fun, it’s all right here at Paradise Point.
Treat Yourself to Some Self Care at The Spa at Paradise Point
The Spa at Paradise Point is among the finest in San Diego. It is consistently recognized by Condé Nast Traveler as one of the top 100 resort spas in the country.
The Spa “sanctuary” is intimate and welcoming, and trained therapists focus on your wellbeing.
Break a Sweat at the Fitness Center
From medicine balls to treadmills, the fitness center has your good health in mind. Indulge in a cardio workout, strength or stability training or a trip on a stationary bike.
Or if you’re looking for something more zen, try out some of the resort’s yoga and meditation classes. Choose from island yoga with meditation, full moon paddle and meditation, sound bath meditation and more.
Get Your Heart Pumping
When you come to Paradise Point, you’ll have quite a selection of sports to try including golf, tennis, basketball, volleyball, cornhole and ping pong, all onsite. And don’t forget bicycling around the bay.
You can also venture down to the full-service marina that offers sailboats, speed boats, kayaks, paddleboards, jet skis and more for some exciting water adventures that are always ready for you and your entire party.
Have Fun with the Kids
The Island Explorers Program for our youngest guests comes complete with scavenger hunts, games and more. Guests aged four and older can play, learn and explore through the Island Adventure Club. Supervised activities will take participants all over the grounds of the resort for a big serving of wholesome fun.
Kids can also enjoy activities like seashell and rock painting, tie-dying, build-a-buddy, dive-in movies, Otter Pop Hour and more!
With so much to do for kids, Paradise Point Resort & Spa is featured in our Best Kid Friendly Hotels in San Diego.
Todd Enjoying a Beer at the Barefoot Bar and Grill
Enjoy Waterfront Dining
Enjoy the resort’s signature restaurant, Tidal, offering a laid-back, outdoors dining experience complete with a magnificent bay view.
For burgers, fresh seafood, cocktails and beer try the Barefoot Bar & Grill, a popular destination for San Diegans and visitors alike since 1962.
The Caveman Pizza Company takes its name from its location, a cave that doubled as a bunker during the Cold War. Here you can make your own pizza or call and have one delivered to your door.
Want “fresh Mex?” Savor a taste of authentic Mexican cuisine along with your Margarita at the Tropics Cantina located beside the Main Pool.
Kayaking in Mission Bay in front of Paradise Point Resort & Spa
Off the Property
When you’re ready to venture off the property, there are a multitude of activities to choose from nearby, most within a 15-20 minute drive from the resort.
Here are our team’s top favorites activities and attractions in the area.
Go Paddle Boarding or Kayaking at the Beach
The waters around the resort are perfect for an afternoon of stand up paddle boarding (SUP) or kayaking.
If you want to reserve a SUP or kayak in advance, consider getting a Go City San Diego pass using discount code GVSD5OFF. The pass includes gear rentals like SUP, kayaks, snorkel gear and bikes as well as admission to attractions like the nearby SeaWorld San Diego and museums in beautiful Balboa Park and throughout San Diego!
Visit Balboa Park
While Mission Bay’s beaches may be the main nearby attraction, I’d encourage you to head over to Balboa Park to visit the world-famous San Diego Zoo and one of its more than a dozen museums.
The park itself is free to visit and includes gardens, trails and tempting eateries. It’s just a short drive or Uber or Lyft away from the Mission Bay area. As one of my favorite places in all of San Diego, it can make for a fantastic afternoon with family.
Experience Shopping, History & Neighboring Beaches
You are also close to the upscale shopping available in La Jolla, a 20-minute drive to the north; and Seaport Village, the USS Midway Museum and PETCO Park, all in the City of San Diego, less than a 15-minute drive to the south.
Several beaches are within easy driving or even biking distance of the resort, including Pacific Beach, Ocean Beach and Mission Beach, where you’ll find the famous restored wooden roller coaster, the Giant Dipper, at Belmont Park.