Paradise Point Fact Sheet

Overview

Hollywood producer, Jack Skirball built this fantasy-island setting back in 1962 as a getaway for families and Hollywood executives, as well as, a permanent set for many of his film endeavours. Tucked away on Mission Bay, Paradise Point is a 44-acre island hotel located minutes from downtown San Diego and next to SeaWorld. This plush Four-Diamond resort and spa features California bungalow-style guest rooms amidst tropical gardens, meandering lagoons and a one-mile beach that encircles the island. Ideally situated for family getaways, romantic escapes and memorable events, Paradise Point offers five dining venues, an award-winning spa, a full-service marina for water sports, and a variety of recreational activities including surfing, biking, tennis and beach bonfires on the sand. 

Location  

• A 44-acre island resort in the heart of San Diego, surrounded by the sparkling waters of Mission Bay
• Next door to SeaWorld and just minutes from the area's other top attractions
• Ten minutes north of the San Diego International Airport and 90 minutes south of Los Angeles

History 

In 1962, movie producer Jack Skirball was introduced to the 44-acre island nestled within the vast Mission Bay Aquatic Park. Weary of building sets only to watch them being torn down at the completion of a film, Skirball immediately saw the land's potential to build a permanent fantasy-island setting for families and Hollywood executives to escape to. Skirball enlisted architect Eldridge Spencer and builder Bob Golden to help implement his ideas, and the trio worked in concert to create an extraordinarily stunning and unique vacation island escape that was insulated from the city of San Diego, but not isolated.   

Many artifacts driven from Skirball's film-making ideas were incorporated around the property, which he named Vacation Village, and still grace the grounds to this day. Among these are the porpoise fountain from Cleopatra which Skirball produced, as well as decorative masonry that adorns the entries to the original cottages.  Also scattered among the gardens and lagoons is California's largest collection of original mission bells from along El Camino Real - the first roadway in the state, built by the Spanish during the early mission days.  In 1914, 50 of these bells were delivered to the San Diego area to line this celebrated roadway and now over 20 of these historic icons reside at Paradise Point. 

Accommodations  

• 462 California bungalow-style guest rooms ranging 450-650 square feet in size and offering lagoon, garden or bay views
• 73 suites 
• 93 waterfront rooms

Amenities  

• Lush tropical setting includes over 600 types of exotic foliage from more than 20 countries around the world
• One mile of beach surrounding the island
• 5 pools including one adults-only retreat 
• 5 dining venues including 2 waterfront full-service restaurants
• Wireless and hard-wired internet 
• Fitness center complete with locker rooms, saunas, and steam rooms 
• Luxury island-themed spa 
• 14 bonfire pits on the beach 
• Full-service marina with sailboats, speed boats, kayaks, paddle boards, jet skis 
• 18-hole putting golf course 
• NBA basketball court 
• 5 championship tennis courts 
• 9-wicket croquet course and ping-pong table
• Beach cruisers, quadracycle surreys and Segways
• Seasonal SeaWorld water taxi service to park's private back entrance 
• Paradise Surf Academy 
• Panoramic views of Mission Bay from 81-step landmark Observation Tower
• Over 65,000 square feet of waterfront event space

The Spa at Paradise Point  

• 7,050-square-foot award-winning spa offering massages, facials, body treatments, and lavish, all-inclusive island-themed global rituals from island destinations around the world
• Signature Island Origins two-hour spa experience includes a guided botanical tour, 50-minute massage, foot scrub and scalp treatment
• 900-square-foot salon with plush manicure and pedicure stations, Blend Bar for customized beauty products, make-up counter, and extensive retail selection 
• 8 treatment rooms, including a separate couples' bungalow for side-by-side services
• Private garden patio with whirlpool 

Dining  

• Chef Amy DiBiase oversees Tidal, Paradise Point's new signature restaurant  offering a thoughtfully curated selection of local seafood, seasonal ingredients and craft beverages in a chic, laid-back bayside setting
• The laid-back Barefoot Bar & Grill is a local favorite for its panoramic views of Mission Bay and casual coastal cuisine by Chef and General Manager James Ausem
• Located at the Main Pool, Tropics Cantina serves authentic "fresh Mex" straight from Baja California
• Caveman Pizza Company's pizzas, salads and garlic knots are fired up in a  noteworthy cave designed to double as a bunker when Paradise Point was constructed during the Cold War
• Drink in coastal views, stunning sunsets and cool cocktails at the Bayside Lounge

Area Attractions  

• SeaWorld 
• Mission Beach and Pacific Beach 
• Belmont Park
• Old Town
• San Diego Zoo 
• Balboa Park
• Fashion Valley and Horton Plaza Malls
• Historic Gaslamp District
• Seaport Village and San Diego Bay Embarcadero
• San Diego Zoo Safari Park
• Del Mar Racetrack and Fairgrounds  
• LEGOLAND California Resort
• Stephen Birch Aquarium  
• 70+ Local Craft Breweries and Wineries  

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