The Wave House Bar & Restaurant on the Boardwalk in Mission Beach

The Wave House in San Diego

The Wave House: San Diego’s Hottest Beach Party
Article written by Kristel Boe
Like many of us that are stuck at work this summer, I am sure you’ve spent countless hours day dreaming of taking a vacation to somewhere tropical where you could just let lose. Cancun or Cabo would be nice. And like many of us who are living paycheck to paycheck, this day dream is quickly shot down by reality, and the lack of funds to get away to such a destination. Well, do not fret. Living in San Diego is a privilege enough, and with the help of the newest tropical bar, The Wave House, taking a little trip away from reality is possible.

The Wave House, located on the ocean front walk in Mission Beach, feels just like a tropical get away without the buyer’s remorse of airfare. The designated bar area (The White Sand Village) is a completely outdoor venue with a magnificent view of the ocean. Topped with tropical palm trees, open air fire pits, barbecues and a stocked tiki bar, the atmosphere completely takes you away.

The bar is only open Saturday-Sunday, noon until Sunset. The White Sand usually offers great vodka drink specials, and a DJ is always on hang spinning dance and hip hop hits. The wave house is essentially an amazing beach party. As you can imagine, a dress code is not enforced. Most party-goers are scantily clad in barely there bathing suits and flip flops.

Though you can’t bring your board inside, surfers are definitely welcomed! In fact, if you caught a killer wave that day and happened to break your board, the Wave House will compensate your loss with free food, no joke! Bring your broken board to the BBQ and receive free grind, on the house.

If a few adult beverages aren’t your cup of tea, the actual Wave House venue has more to offer than just an amazing bar scene. It includes a variety of attractions that span all throughout Belmont Park and includes restaurants, a fitness club, and is even fully equipped with a Flow Rider mechanical wave! If you live in San Diego and have been dying to learn how to surf, the Flow Rider may be the answer to your prayers! The mechanical wave is for everyone regardless of skill level, and actually allows you to enjoy the exhilaration and thrill of catching a wave.

The Wave House is a breath of fresh air for the Southern California Bar scene. It is the hottest way to stay cool when the summer sun has got you beat. The White Sand Village Bar is only open in the summer months, so slap on some sun screen and strike while the iron is hot!