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Mission Bay

Mission Bay Park is 4,200 acres of water, beaches, and parkland built for recreation — calm bay-side beaches for swimming, the bike paths around the bay, Fiesta Island for dogs, and kayak/paddleboard rentals year-round.

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Editorial covering Mission Bay

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