Belmont Park

Belmont Park showing a city, rides and street scenes
Enjoy traditional fun for all the family on the rides and attractions at San Diego’s historic amusement park.

Dating all the way back to 1925, San Diego’s Belmont Park is still as popular as ever, attracting visitors young and old alike with fun traditional rides and attractions.

Originally built by a local property tycoon named John D. Spreckles, the park drew in the crowds with its Giant Dipper roller coaster as well as its Plunge swimming pool—the only two original attractions that were retained when the amusement park was renovated years later in the 1980s. Today it offers a gentler experience than the heady lights, speed and music of other big modern theme parks.

The Giant Dipper itself remains the most immediately recognisable feature in the park. You can even spot its shape on the skyline from Mission Beach before you arrive here. Among the other nostalgic attractions on offer are an old-fashioned carousel, as well as bumper cars.

A newer addition to the park is the Wave House, which features two surf simulation rides—the Flowrider and Flowbarrel. You’ll also find Rush Laser Tag and Arcade which is perfect for groups of younger visitors to go and enjoy.

When you’re done enjoying the fun and games of the attractions, stop for some food. There are eateries at the park from eat-in places like the Wave House Bar through to fast food at the Patio Grill.

It doesn’t cost anything to get into Belmont Park, parking is free and food is cheap. You can come and go throughout the day, and unlimited ride wristbands are on offer at the ticket desk. A great atmosphere is here to be enjoyed in summer, staying open until midnight on Friday and Saturday from June to August. In the cooler months the park has just as much on offer, and the queues are shorter, making it even more appealing to visitors.

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