Fiesta Island (San Diego, California)

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 park, island
Fiesta Island Rd
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 221-8901

A small bit of land in Mission Bay Park, Fiesta Island is the perfect place for you and your pooch to enjoy some off-leash freedom (him), some chitchat with other dog people (you) and a delightful day by the ocean (both). While water is everywhere, you must bring your own to drink (and to share with your furry friend). Don't forget the canine cleanup bags either.

www.fiestaislandgdp.com

Home of the 'Over the Line' tournament!

The Old Mission Beach Athletic Club's (OMBAC) ball-and-bat Over-the-Line (OTL) tournament is still going strong. But is it better? That's a matter of opinion.

OMBAC has attempted to tone down the shenanigans of the past, but still, this is no place for the easily offended. Let's just say this event doesn't have a reputation for being politically correct. Some of the team names alone might make Larry Flynt blush. In other words, this event is not necessarily recommended for families.

So what is the OMBAC OTL Tournament? Is it a sport, or is it a party? It's really both. The "sport," which was born here in San Diego, is softball played on a small field in the sand. The tourney features nearly 2,500 games and draws about 52,000 people annually, according to organizers. OTL is four days of "fun" over two weekends and, simply put, if you enjoy the humor of "The Man Show," you'll have a blast. If not, don't bother.

www.ombac.org/over_the_line
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mission_Bay,_California
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Coordinates:   32°46'42"N   117°13'12"W

Comments

  • NIce wildlife-watching place. Many waterbirds can be found, such as scaup, bufflehead, teal, Western and Eared/Horned Grebes, Hawks, thrashers, finches and sparrows, as well as Marbled Godwits, Phoebes, and rabbits. Also commonly seen during winter, spring, and fall are Peregrine Falcons. Very goo place to walk around. Dogs can go off-leash in off leash grass area! (It's fenced in, of course, so not to disturb native habitat) Remember, Fiesta Island is in Mission Bay protected IBA (IMPORTANT BIRD AREA) so tread lightly.
  • home of over the line...sand diego not gannaur india...bring shade
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