Belmont Park (San Diego)

Belmont Park
View of the entrance to Belmont Park with the Giant Dipper roller coaster in the background
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LocationMission Beach, San Diego, California, United States
Coordinates32°46′17″N 117°15′8″W / 32.77139°N 117.25222°W / 32.77139; -117.25222
OpenedJuly 4, 1925 (1925-07-04)
OwnerPacifica Enterprises LLC
Operated byEat.Drink.Sleep
SloganJoin Us By The Beach
Operating seasonYear Round
Attendance4 acres (1.6 ha)
Attractions
Total13
Roller coasters1
Websitewww.belmontpark.com

Belmont Park is an oceanfront historic amusement park located in the Mission Beach area of San Diego, California. The park was developed by sugar magnate John D. Spreckels and opened on July 4, 1925 as the Mission Beach Amusement Center.[1] In addition to providing recreation and amusement, it also was intended as a way to help Spreckels sell land in Mission Beach. Located on the beach, it attracts millions of people each year.

The park's most iconic attraction is the historic Giant Dipper roller coaster, which is considered a local landmark.[2]

  1. ^ "San Diego Historical Society timeline".
  2. ^ "The Triumph of the Giant Dipper".