Editorial March 28, 2019 - Belmont Park roller coaster in Pacific Beach, San Diego California. Aerial drone photo taken late evening.; Shutterstock ID 1401262877; your: Bridget Brown; gl: 65050; netsuite: Online Editorial; full: POI Image Update

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Belmont Park

San Diego


This old-style family amusement park has been a Mission Beach fixture since 1925. The star attraction is the Giant Dipper, a classic wooden roller coaster with a top speed of 50mph, while little kids love taking a spin on the faithfully recreated Liberty Carousel, painted with scenes from San Diego history. New attractions include escape rooms, a 7-D theater and a zipline. Note that many rides have a minimum height restriction.

There's a small discount for passes bought online. During winter months, check for closures due to ride maintenance.


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