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Paradise Point Resort & Spa are a waterfall pool and an adult only pool for those times
when we just can’t stand to hear those two dreaded words,
The name is definitely apropos for this resort. It is a little “Marco Polo,” any longer.
slice of paradise, a private 44 acre island tucked away in
Mission Bay. The resort features 462 guestrooms, including In the summer there are “Dive In”movie nights to further oc-
99 suites, lanai patio, lanai garden and lanai bayside guest- cupy the little ones and a Kids Kamp held during the summer
rooms, as well as studio garden suites. and holidays. If you want to be a bit more athletic there is an
18-hole miniature golf type putting course. You can also rent
Baleens is their signature restaurant, recently recognized for a traditional bike or a canopied tandem bike and tour around
Best Outdoor dining by AOL City Guide. Tiki torches high- the resort for some leisurely exercise. Perhaps a round of
light the restaurant and it truly feels as if you are in a tropical tennis is what you are craving, these options are all available
location as you eat with the gentle waves splashing against for an additional fee.
the restaurant’s façade. There are three other locations to
grab a bite, but Baleen is truly their best. The Barefoot Bar A trip to Paradise Point Resort is truly a trip to San Diego’s
and Grill is the more casual dining spot with a view of the very own bit of paradise.
water and guests utilizing the water rental area. There are
jet skis, kayaks, water skiing and sailing available to those
adventurous souls. There is a bridge that leads from the Paradise Point Resort & Spa
barefoot Bar and Grill to the water rental area, and below the 1404 Vacation Road
bridge you can view the large array of fish that call this pond San Diego, CA 92109
home. The large birds that come by to say hi surely add a bit www.paradisepoint.com

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of a tropical feel to this outside dining experi-
ence.

One of the main reasons I decided to se-
lect this particular resort was the fact that it
seemed to be extremely kid friendly, so I had
my children accompany me on this excursion.
Our connecting rooms led out to the beach
where a fire pit had been set ablaze by one of
our nearby neighbors. The 1.3 miles of sandy
beach was inviting enough to get my some-
what city kids to take a dip in the ocean as the
sun was setting.

There are also five pools for those (not unlike
my children) who would prefer not to feel any
sea life below their feet. Among these pools
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