Mission Beach in San Diego in San Diego County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Belmont Park

An important place in San Diego history

Photographed by Craig Baker, March 18, 2026

1. Belmont Park Marker

Inscription.
John D. Spreckels, a prominent San Diego industrialist and philanthropist opened the Mission Beach Amusement Park on this site May 29, 1925. Belmont Parks, as it came to be known, was a beloved landmark and favorite desti nation of San Diego residents and visitors. The park closed in 1976, a victim of changing times. Several years later, the City of San Diego requested proposals to develop the park site and selected a plan proposed by Belmont Park Associates. The new Belmont Park was dedicated on May 29, 1988.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical date for this entry is May 29, 1925.

Location. 32° 46.256′ N, 117° 15.15′ W. Marker is in San Diego, California, in San Diego County. It is in Mission Beach. It can be reached from Ocean Front Walk. Located in front of the Plunge, to the right of the entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3119 Ocean Front Walk, San Diego CA 92109, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s Peninsular Ranges.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Giant Dipper (within shouting distance of this marker); Mission Beach Roller Coaster (within shouting distance of this marker); Charles W. Hardy (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Lifeguard

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(approx. 1½ miles away); Ocean Beach Veterans Memorial (approx. 1.6 miles away); The Ballad of P.B. (approx. 1.6 miles away); Market (approx. 1.7 miles away); Ocean Beach Municipal Pier (approx. 1.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Diego.

Photographed by Craig Baker, March 18, 2026

2. Belmont Park Marker

The marker lays flat in the sidewalk, between columns.

Belmont Park - the Plunge image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, March 18, 2026

3. Belmont Park - the Plunge

The marker is located to the right of the entrance.

Plunge — Est. 1925 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker

4. Plunge — Est. 1925

Photographed by Craig Baker, March 18, 2026

5. Belmont Park — the Plunge

Belmont Park — Giant Dipper image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, March 18, 2026

6. Belmont Park — Giant Dipper

Belmont Park image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, March 18, 2026

7. Belmont Park

Credits. This page was last revised on April 28, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 19, 2026, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 19 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on March 19, 2026, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.